Town board
As the town's governing body, the Rhinebeck Town Board oversees all municipal functions in the town and some joint municipal activities in the town and village, including recreation, tax collection, property assessment, web site management, senior citizens programs and certain permits.
The five elected members of the Town Board -- comprising the supervisor, deputy supervisor and three members at large, commonly referred to as "councilpersons" -- serve as legislators when they sit together in public session at Town Board meetings. As a board, they adopt budgets; determine tax rates; pass local laws; approve contracts; and hire all staff. The town supervisor serves as the Town's chief fiscal officer and chairs the board meetings.
Acting in their administrative capacity, members of the Town Board also serve as liaison to departments, committees and councils.
Town Board meetings are usually scheduled for the second and fourth Monday of the month, but please always check the calendar for changes.
The five elected members of the Town Board -- comprising the supervisor, deputy supervisor and three members at large, commonly referred to as "councilpersons" -- serve as legislators when they sit together in public session at Town Board meetings. As a board, they adopt budgets; determine tax rates; pass local laws; approve contracts; and hire all staff. The town supervisor serves as the Town's chief fiscal officer and chairs the board meetings.
Acting in their administrative capacity, members of the Town Board also serve as liaison to departments, committees and councils.
Town Board meetings are usually scheduled for the second and fourth Monday of the month, but please always check the calendar for changes.
Message From Town Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia
Welcome to our beautiful Hudson Valley Town of Rhinebeck New York. Here you can enjoy stunning river and mountain views, a charming small-town atmosphere, fabulous food, historic sites, and friendly people. Whether you are a long-time resident, a newcomer, or a visitor, we hope you find the information you need on our website; if not, our Town staff are always happy to help you out over the phone or by email.
Letter from New York State Association of Towns on unfunded State mandates and property tax burdens on local municipalities
Welcome to our beautiful Hudson Valley Town of Rhinebeck New York. Here you can enjoy stunning river and mountain views, a charming small-town atmosphere, fabulous food, historic sites, and friendly people. Whether you are a long-time resident, a newcomer, or a visitor, we hope you find the information you need on our website; if not, our Town staff are always happy to help you out over the phone or by email.
Letter from New York State Association of Towns on unfunded State mandates and property tax burdens on local municipalities
town board membersYou can email each Town Board member individually at their personal email address listed below -OR- you can email them all at once at [email protected] (how kewl is that?)
Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia
[email protected] Serving 2-year elected term ending 12/31/25 Councilperson Chad Kleitsch [email protected] Serving 4-year elected term 1/1/2024 to 12/31/27 Councilperson Allan Scherr [email protected] Serving 4-year elected term ending 12/31/27 Councilperson Chauncey Walker [email protected] Serving 4-year elected term ending 12/31/25 Councilperson - vacant seat |
2023 Town Board meeting ScheduleFor the latest public hearing notices and agendas, please see the main page.
The Agenda closes at noon the Wednesday before each meeting.
All meetings at 6:00 pm at Town Hall unless otherwise noted. January 2, 2024 (Tuesday)
January 22, 2024 February 12, 2024 March 11, 2024 March 25, 2024 April 8, 2024 May 13, 2024 May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) June 10, 2024 July 8,2024 August 12, 2024 September 9, 2024 September 23, 2024 October 15, 2023 (Tuesday) November 7, 2024 at 5 pm (Thursday) Budget PH November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) December 9, 2024 January 6, 2025 (Annual Re-Organizational Meeting) January 6, 2025 (First Regular Town Board Meeting) Various Special Meetings for Budget Workshops |
Not seeing the minutes you need? Contact the Town Clerk and she will email the minutes to you.
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