New Paltz Consolidation: Voting Information and Public Meetings

ABOUT CONSOLIDATION

Consolidation is the merging of two local governments resulting in the elimination of one. In our case, the Village of New Paltz will be dissolved and absorbed by the Town of New Paltz.

THE QUESTION ON THE BALLOT

Early voting begins Saturday, October 24th, 2026!

Shall the Village of New Paltz be consolidated with the Town of New Paltz?

___ Yes ___ No

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE?

Every New Paltz resident who is registered to vote. Check your voter status by phone:

845-334-5470 or online at https://elections.ulstercountyny.gov/

UPCOMING TOWN HALLS

Come talk to and hear from board members at an upcoming consolidation town hall:

•Tuesday October 20ᵗʰ at 6:00pm at SUNY New Paltz (LC 108)

•Thursday October 22ⁿᵈ at 6:00pm at New Paltz Community Center

•Thursday October 29th 4:00 PM Van Den Berg Hall 101 (open to the public, with limited capacity)

LEARN MORE

Read the Joint Consolidation Agreement (JCA) and learn more about consolidation at:

http://www.newpaltzconsolidation.com

Public Notice: Hydrant Flushing 10/22/2026

The Village of New Paltz Department of Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants and water lines throughout the Village beginning Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:00 PM.

During this process, residents may experience temporary water discoloration. If your water becomes discolored, please let your water run until it runs clear.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we perform this necessary maintenance.

Village of New Paltz
Department of Public Works

 

Agenda for October 19 DRB & HPC Meeting

Please click here: October 2026 Agenda to view the agenda for the regular meeting of the Design Review Board & Historic Preservation Commission meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 pm.

The meeting will be held at Village Hall, First Floor Meeting Room, and streaming and archived on the Village YouTube page. Members will attend in person. Please email hpc@villageofnewpaltz.gov if you have questions.

10/20/2026 Planning Board Draft Agenda

Please click here to view the Planning Board agenda.

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of New Paltz Planning Board will be held Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 pm, at Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Avenue. Use the entrance adjacent to the former fire department garage bays. Kindly note that the agenda is subject to change. If you have questions or comments: planningzoning@villageofnewpaltz.gov.

All interested parties may view the meeting by going to the Village’s YouTube page. youtube.com/@villageofnewpaltz.

10/21/26 Joint Village & Town Board Meeting

The regular joint meeting of the Village of New Paltz Board of Trustees and the New Paltz Town Council will be held Wednesday, October 21, at 7pm, at Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Avenue. Use the entrance adjacent to the former fire department garage bays. Note that the agenda is subject to change. Comments may be sent to comments@villageofnewpaltz.gov

Click here to view the agenda.

Watch the meeting on the Village YouTube channel, and subscribe for live meeting notifications.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Special Meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Village of New Paltz will take place on the dates and locations noted below for the purpose of discussing the proposed consolidation of the Village of New Paltz and the Town of New Paltz, Ulster County, New York, into a consolidated town government.

 

  • Tuesday October 20ᵗʰ at 6:00pm at SUNY New Paltz (LC 108)
  • Thursday October 22ⁿᵈ at 6:00pm at New Paltz Community Center
  • Thursday October 29th 4:00 PM SUNY New Paltz Van Den Berg Hall 101

 

 

The Village of New Paltz will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Village Clerk’s Office.

 

BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE OF NEW PALTZ

10/6/2026 Planning Board Draft Agenda

Please click here to view the Planning Board agenda.

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of New Paltz Planning Board will be held Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 pm, at Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Avenue. Use the entrance adjacent to the former fire department garage bays. Kindly note that the agenda is subject to change. If you have questions or comments: planningzoning@villageofnewpaltz.gov.

All interested parties may view the meeting by going to the Village’s YouTube page. youtube.com/@villageofnewpaltz.

Notice: 10/6 AHB Meeting

Please click here to view the AHB agenda.

The Affordable Housing Board of the Village of New Paltz will hold its rescheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room at Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Avenue. Please note that, due to the personal nature of the applications under review, portions of the meeting will be conducted in Executive Session.

If you have any questions, please contact affordablehousing@villageofnewpaltz.gov.

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