Village of Red Hook, NY Seasonal Services Update
Spring 2026_
TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING!
There is a statewide residential Burn Ban in Effect: ban on burning brush in effect from March 16th thru May 14th to prevent wildfires and protect our community. Backyard fire pits and campfires less than three feet in height and four feet in length, width, or diameter are allowed, as are small cooking fires. Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated, or unpainted wood can be burned. People should never leave these fires unattended and must extinguish them.
Leaf Pickup: There will be a one-time leaf pickup the week of April 6th to collect those leaves you missed in the Fall. Please place any leaves in a row at your lawn’s edge. DO NOT mix brush or other yard waste in with the leaves. Reminder: NO BURNING OF LEAVES.
This Village
service will begin again the week of April 6th. Brush pickup will continue ONCE A MONTH during the frst full week of each month through November. Please limit your brush to ONE pile per house of brush from your yard. Branches or tree limbs no greater than 6” in diameter & 6’ in length.. No building materials or construction debris. Place in piles or clean garbage cans at the end of your yards, not on the road or sidewalks.
Street Sweeping:
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin street sweeping in late April. Please sweep sidewalk/lawn edge sand into the street. DO NOT push sand into piles. The street sweeper is not designed for mounds of material.
Garbage Tags:
Village garbage tags are sold at the Red Hook Public Library and Village Hall during regular hours. You can also purchase garbage tags at Taste Budds for an additional convenience fee. Tags are also available for picking up oversized items or a large number of bags. And we pick up scrap metal for free - just call 845-758-8600.
Village Composting Is Here! Sign up on the
Village website. And stop by Village Hall to pick up your free countertop Food Waste Collection bin.
Village Hall:
The Village office is open to the public from 11am to 4pm.
You can always email us at info@redhookvillage.gov, call at 845-758-1081, or use the drop off box at the front of Village Hall labeled ‘ Water Bills ’ for any mail.
The Building Department is available during office hours. Contact the Building Department at 845-758-7418, or email Lara Hart, Planning/Zoning/Building Clerk, at lhart@redhookvillage.gov.
Village Hall Office will be closed on the following days:*
Friday, April 3rd
Monday, May 25th
in observance of Memorial Day*
*Garbage pick-up will be the following Tuesday after a Monday holiday.
Please include Utility Bills:
your account number and/or bill # when paying your bill. These payments can be paid online through the Village website: redhookvillage.gov, mailed, or put in the deposit box in the front of Village Hall.
Save the Date:
Hardscrabble Day is set for Saturday, September 19th . The team is hard at work planning. If you are interested in joining the team, please send an email to redhook.hec@gmail.com.
Village Hall 7467 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 · Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 am - 4 pm Email: info@redhookvillage.gov · Website: redhookvillage.gov · Phone: (845) 758-1081
Around the Village:
Repair Cafe: Sat., April 18th from 10am-1pm: at Red Hook Community Center at 59 Fisk St., Red Hook
Spring Cleanup: Saturday, May 2nd from 1-4pm. Check in at TOWN HALL at 12:30pm, 7340 S Broadway for assignment and supplies. Work gloves and boots are recommended.
Rotary’s Apple Blossom Day! The Red Hook Rotary’s Apple Blossom Day will take place on Saturday, May 9th.
Town Shred Day: May 9th from 10am - 1pm in the Town Hall Parking Lot. Limit 3 Legal Size Boxes per Household
E-Waste collection: Sat. May 9th from 7:30am -1pm at the Red Hook Recycling Center, 21 Glen Pond Drive, Red Hook
Memorial Day Parade &
Ceremony: Mon. May 25th Organized by VFW Post 7765. The Parade will kick off from the RHHS at 10am. The ceremony will follow at Memorial Park.
Village Election Results: Two trustee positions for one
year terms were up for election on March 18th. Thank you to everyone who came out to vote. Perry Allen & Craig Rothstein won the election. Their new terms begin April 6th. Thank you to Amy Smith and Anthony Maccarini for their service!
2026/27 Budget: Public Hearing on April 13th at 6:35pm.
The proposed budgets are available on the Village website. If you have questions or comments, please attend the meeting or send us a note. The Public Hearing will be in person at Village Hall. You’re also able to join virtually. To request the Zoom link, call Jen, Village Clerk, at 845-758-1081 or send an email to jcavanaugh@redhookvillage.gov up to 4:30pm on April 13th.
How Can the Village Communicate
Better with You? We are looking for feedback on existing methods of communication and ways we can improve. Please take our survey: redhookvillage.gov/survey.
Do You Want Up to Date Notifications of Road Closures and System Repairs?
Enroll in the Village’s Notify Me® alert - to receive either email or text alerts regarding the breaking news and notices from the Village by visiting: redhookvillage.gov/list.aspx
Mayor’s Monthly Newsletter: Stay up to date
with what’s happening in and around the Village with the Mayor’s monthly emailed newsletter. You can sign up for it on the website at redhookvillage.org/newsletter .
The Annual Annual Drinking Quality Report:
Drinking Water Quality Report for 2025 is available on the Village website at redhookvillage.gov/339/Water-Quality-Reports and at Village Hall. You can also contact the Village at 845-758-1081 to request a hardcopy.
Wedding Bells in your future?!
The Mayor and the Village Justices can officiate at your wedding. Call Village Hall for information.
Mayor Karen Smythe Deputy Mayor: Melkorka Kjarval Trustee Frances Uku Trustee Amy Smith Trustee Anthony Maccarini
Have you visited the businesses in the Village lately? Please shop local!
Village Hall 7467 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 · Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 am - 4 pm Email: info@redhookvillage.gov · Website: redhookvillage.gov · Phone: (845) 758-1081