Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Fishkill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in development with high priority
133 Old Route 9 site work without approvals?
A resident said heavy site development — grading, stone fill, hundreds of truckloads — has continued for seven months on the commercial parcel with no board approvals or neighbor notification, raising stormwater and groundwater concerns.
Commercial Development Extensions and Expansions
A medical facility is expanding with a new 24,000-square-foot building addition, parking upgrades, and improved site circulation. The board cleared the final environmental hurdles and prepared a resolution for final approval.
Data Center Development
Fishkill locals are fighting a huge new 1-gigawatt AI data center because they're terrified it's going to jack up their utility bills and drain local resources. It's a classic clash between big tech expansion and everyday folks footing the bill.