PUTNAM VALLEY – The Town of Putnam Valley has received a Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant to fund a much-needed update to the town’s Comprehensive Plan, which hasn’t been revised since 2007.
As part of the final review process, Supervisor Alison Jolicoeur traveled to the FDR Presidential Library in Hyde Park to speak on behalf of the town before the Greenway Grants Committee made its final vote.
Jolicoeur shared Putnam Valley’s vision for what she described as a “thoughtful, community-driven planning process that balances preservation of our rural character with smart planning, environmental stewardship, and sustainable economic development.”
Known as the “Town of Lakes,” Putnam Valley faces unique challenges and opportunities tied to watershed protection, stormwater management, infrastructure, and land use planning.
Jolicoeur spoke about the importance of updating the Comprehensive Plan to better address these issues while evaluating zoning, recreation, infrastructure needs, and the future of Putnam Valley’s local economy.
The supervisor emphasized that, unlike many communities that depend heavily on outside consultants, Putnam Valley will handle most of this work in-house to reduce costs and make the most of the grant funding. She added that the process will also be shaped by public input and local expertise.
Putnam Valley’s next step will be forming a steering committee made up of residents, stakeholders, and representatives from boards and committees to help guide the process.
“Public engagement will be at the heart of this effort, with community meetings, surveys, workshops, and opportunities for residents and local businesses to share ideas, concerns, and priorities for the future of our town,” she said.
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