Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Fishkill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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2027 Tentative Budget and Tax Levy Increase
The board was poised to allow a roughly $58 tax increase on the median-assessed home ($502,000) by breaking the state tax cap, but punted to November 18 amid resident concerns about affordability and uneven employee raises. The supervisor pledged a below-cap alternative cutting most raises to 2%.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
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Blodgett Memorial Library Expansion and Bond Referendum
The Blodgett Memorial Library presented a $6.9 million upgrade project for accessibility and additions, which will ultimately require town board bond issuance and district taxpayer backing.
11 mentions (10 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026