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Resolution Adopting Addendum To Service Agreement Between Town Of Wappinger And
Town Of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc. (Wappinger Challenger League)
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on January
26, 2026.
The meeting was called to order by Joseph D. Cavaccini, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2026-50
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
2 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Heather O'Dell
Voter
2
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by
Casella.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Wappinger Little League Association,
Inc. have entered into a Service Agreement governing the provision of youth baseball and
softball programs within the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Wappinger Challenger League has, since 2005, provided an inclusive
baseball program for children and individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities,
consistent with its mission that "Everyone Can Play!"; and
WHEREAS, the Challenger League program is conducted at Inspiration Field located within
the Robinson Lane Baseball Complex, which is owned by the Town of Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes the importance of supporting inclusive recreational
opportunities and finds it to be in the best interest of the Town to provide additional support
and financial assistance for the Wappinger Challenger League; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Addendum supplements the existing Service Agreement by
setting forth the specific services, term, and financial support related to the Challenger
League program for the 2026 season; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed Addendum and finds it to be in the
best interests of the Town of Wappinger and its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby
adopts and approves the Addendum to the Service Agreement between the Town of
Wappinger and the Town of Wappinger Little League Association, Inc., governing the
Wappinger Challenger League program, for a term ending December 31, 2026, in
substantially the form presented to the Town Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, or in his absence the
duly designated Deputy Supervisor, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the above
described agreement in the form annexed hereto with such changes as the Town
Supervisor may deem advisable in consultation with the Town Attorney.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the fully executed Addendum shall be filed in the
Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER:
Al Casella, Councilman
AYES:
Cavaccini, Beale, O'Dell, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/26/2026
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSE/P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
ADDENDUM TO
SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF WAPPINGER AND
TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC.
for
"Wappinger Challenger League Service Agreement"
THIS AGREEMENT made the day of 2026, by and between
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
A Municipal Subdivision,
having its offices at Town Hall,
20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590,
hereinafter referred to as the "TOWN"
and
THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC.
A Not -For -Profit Corporation,
with its principal offices at
PO BOX 133, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590,
hereinafter referred to as the "WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE".
For
The Wappinger Challenger League
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Wappinger Challenger League has administered an outstanding program
of baseball activities since 2005 through the hard work and drive of Bettina Briccetti, her family
and countless volunteers in the program; and
WHEREAS, the baseball programs of the Wappinger Challenger League are provided at
Inspiration Field at the Robinson Lane Recreation Facilities owned by the Town of Wappinger;
and
WHEREAS, the motto of the Wappinger Challenger League is "Everyone Can Play!" and
the Town Board believes that it is important for the Town to assist with achieving that goal through
providing the necessary improvements to Inspiration Field and financial assistance for the
program;
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WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that it is in the best interests of the Town to provide
all children with intellectual and physical disabilities an opportunity to play our national pastime;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and conditions
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the TOWN and the WAPPINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE, on behalf of the Wappinger Challenger League hereby agree as follows:
1. Addendum and Term. This addendum shall supplement the Agreement
entered between the Town of Wappinger and the Town of Wappinger Little League Association,
Inc. and the term of this Addendum shall commence immediately upon its execution and shall
expire upon December 31, 2026. This addendum shall govern the services provided by the
Challenger Division, and where there is a conflict between this addendum and the original
agreement, this addendum shall control.
2. Services Provided.
2.1. The WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall provide qualified and
responsible management and supervision of a Little League Challenger program for youth between
the ages of 4 and 75, residing within the Town of Wappinger and the Village of Wappingers Falls.
2.2. Such softball and baseball programs shall comport with the rules and
regulations of the Little League Baseball, Inc. and its Little League Challenger Division as
applicable.
2.3. Assignment of participating youth to specific teams shall be made by
WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE, at its sole discretion,
3. Fee for Administration of Program.
3.1. Subsequent to the signature of this Addendum by all parties, the TOWN
shall make a one-time payment to WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE of Three Thousand Dollars
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($3,000.00) for the administration and oversight of the Little League Challenger programs to be
provided pursuant to this Agreement and as agreed upon in the 2026 TOWN budget.
3.2. WAPPINGER LITTLE LEAGUE shall be solely responsible for providing
all additional financial support necessary to provide the Programs.
4. Non -Assignment. This Addendum may not be delegated, assigned, sub -let, or
transferred.
5. Authorization. Each Party, represents that it has duly obtained the authorization
of its governing body to enter into this Agreement. The Town Supervisor or his duly designated
Deputy Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute this Agreement pursuant to a Resolution
adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger at a regular meeting thereof held on the
day of , 2026.
6. Counterparts and Duplicate Originals. The parties hereby agree that this
Agreement may be executed by facsimile or scanned signatures transmitted by electronic mail
and/or in one or more counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed
an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute the same original. At least one duplicate
original will be permanently filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Wappinger.
IN WITNESSETH THEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seal this day of
2026.
TOWN OF WAPPINGER
By:
JOSEPH D. CAVACCINI, Supervisor
TOWN OF WAPPINGER LITTLE
LEAGUE ASSOCIATION, INC.
By:
JEFF TOMLINS, President
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