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Update: 7.27.2026
Hello everyone,
Please be advised that the proposed Event & Banquet Hall at 30 Cherrytown Road will be discussed at the Town of Rochester Planning Board meeting this coming Monday, July 27th, at 6:30 PM. Agenda is here. This application appears as the third item of the night.
Harold Lipton Community Center
15 Tobacco Road, Accord, NY
Monday, July 27 | 6:30 PM
Important note: There is no public comment at this meeting but attendance is always helpful and encouraged! No need to sit through the entire meeting, just tune in virtually via the youtube link in the attached agenda and then head over to the community center when the planning board is roughly one agenda item away from the Rav Tov/Pine Grove application.
It is our understanding that the board will be discussing their draft final scoping doc with the applicant. This is where we will learn what the board plans to require the applicant to do in terms of the traffic study, hydro study, wastewater, etc. The board uploaded their draft final scoping doc to municollab earlier this week, we've attached it here if you'd like to take a look in advance of tomorrow's meeting.
As always, if you cannot attend in person, the meeting will be streamed live on the Town’s YouTube channel (linked in the agenda).
Thank you, as always, for staying informed, engaged, and committed to the future of our town. Your presence makes a difference!
With deep appreciation,
The Town of Rochester Alliance
The Town of Rochester Alliance is an informal citizen action group focused on responsible land use, road safety, water protection, and civic participation in the Town of Rochester and the Rondout Valley. We help residents stay informed and engaged in the decisions that shape our shared landscape and future.
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The Alliance monitors ongoing land-use matters and provides updates when community participation is important.
The active issue that our community is currently facing is the construction of a 39,000 sqft Event & Banquet Hall on Cherrytown Rd, Kerhonkson. Learn more about the proposed project and the impact to our community below.
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