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Wappinger enacts legislation to put brakes on over-development

This proactive measure aims to control the pace and scale of development in the town.

News 12 Staff

Mar 14, 2024, 7:07 AM

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The Town of Wappinger has taken a significant step in curbing over-development with the adoption of historic legislation.

The town supervisor and town board passed the measure on Monday, marking a decisive move to address concerns about excessive development.

Under this new legislation, a moratorium will be imposed on the construction of large-scale multifamily housing developments. This proactive measure aims to control the pace and scale of development in the town.

It's important to note that while this action restricts future large-scale housing projects, it does not impede or halt all current projects and applications already in progress.

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