After an extended technical review, the Town of Fishkill Planning Board voted 6–1 to have consultants prepare an EAF Part 3 and a draft negative declaration for the proposed Fishkill Commerce Center and set a public hearing for Sept. 10, 2026. Members expressed sharp disagreement over the project's scale and potential aquifer impacts.

The board set a July 9 public hearing for a site‑plan amendment at 400 West and discussed architectural simplifications, driveway realignment, parking waivers and safety enhancements; staff were asked to produce sign and plan details and to prepare EAF/SEQR materials for future hearings.

Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps leaders and dozens of residents made emotional appeals after BVAC presented a written proposal asking the town for $500,000 to maintain coverage for three fire-district areas; town officials said a commercial provider offered full-town coverage for about $400,000 and asked BVAC to return with a more fiscally feasible plan.

Developers of the Fishkill Commerce Center described a plan to eliminate on‑site septic and directionally drill a force main under I‑84 to connect to Village sewer. Hydrogeologist Paul Rubin flagged a potentially high‑yield irrigation well and urged the board to consider long‑term aquifer protection; the board authorized staff to prepare a new SEQR Part 2 for July review.

At a June 16 public hearing, the Town of Fishkill Zoning Board of Appeals heard divergent testimony about a request by the Duchess Manor restoration project to extend Restricted Business (RB) zoning up to 50 feet into adjoining R2A residential land under Town Code §150-11. Neighbors warned the lot merger and a proposed 47‑space overflow lot would harm residential character and create precedent; the applicant said the change is authorized, the project has been scaled back and the planning board issued a negative declaration.

After a village block party video showed an adult making an apparent Nazi salute behind dancing minors, Fishkill residents urged stronger, ongoing measures beyond a statement — including a possible community committee and funded programs to support affected groups.

Town leaders said Beacon Volunteer Ambulance informed them it needs $1.1M or will stop covering three districts; Empress representatives offered to assume coverage, proposing a second 24/7 ALS ambulance for the town at an estimated incremental cost of about $200,000 (bringing total town cost to roughly $387,000). Board authorized town attorney to pursue options and seek draft steps to expand ambulance district if needed.

After residents raised alarms about a proposed AI data center in neighboring East Fishkill, the Town of Fishkill board proposed a draft local law to define 'high‑consumption' development, require special permits and trigger mandatory referendums for projects that surpass set water or electricity thresholds.