2026-722026-72
Resolution Authorizing Submission Of A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Application
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 February
23, 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 -2026-72
Yes/Aye
No/Nay
Abstain
Absent
2 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
Joseph D. Cavaccini
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Defeated
William H. Beale
Mover
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Tabled
Heather O'Dell
Voter
Q
❑
❑
❑
❑ Withdrawn
Christopher Phillips
Seconder
Q
❑
❑
❑
Al Casella
Voter
2
❑
❑
❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger (Town) and the Village of Wappingers Falls (Village) are
jointly eligible to apply for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal; and
WHEREAS, the entire Village of Wappingers Falls qualifies as a Low- and Moderate -Income
(LMI) eligible area under CDBG program guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Town and Village seek to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility within
the corporate limits of the Village of Wappingers Falls section of the Town of Wappinger,
which serves a predominantly LMI population; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project includes the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons (RRFBs) at seven (7) existing crosswalks, the retrofit of four (4) existing RRFB units,
the construction of three (3) new crosswalks with RRFBs, and the installation of four (4)
gateway signs identifying entry into the corporate limits of the Village of Wappingers Falls
section of the Town of Wappinger, and all other signage required by the NYSDOT traffic
study; and
WHEREAS, these improvements will significantly enhance pedestrian safety, traffic
calming, and walkability for residents, including low- and moderate -income households,
and will support access to local businesses, schools, and community resources; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing regarding the proposed CDBG application was
held on January 28, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Town and Village seek CDBG funding in the amount of $380,000 to
undertake this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger and the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Wappingers Falls hereby authorize submission of a
Community Development Block Grant application in the amount of $380,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and Village Mayor
Kevin Huber are authorized to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to
submit the application and, upon award, to implement the project in compliance with all
applicable CDBG requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows
RESULT:
ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER:
Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES:
Cavaccini, Beale, O'Dell, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
2/23/2026
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEPI�P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK