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2025last touched · 4 source resolutions
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Resolutions authorizing public health programs such as narcan vending machines and language access services, adopting the pro-housing communities pledge, and supporting related community well-being commitments.
In force, by year of last update
2025
Narcan Vending Machine Placement Authorization
The Village authorizes the receiving and placement of a Narcan vending machine provided by the Dutchess County/MATTER program, located near the Information Building. The machine is provided free of charge, with Dutchess County providing a Certificate of Insurance.[3][4]
Narcan Vending Machine Refill Obligation
The Village is responsible for refilling the Narcan and fentanyl testing strip vending machine as part of its hosting arrangement with the Dutchess County/MATTER program.[4]
Narcan Vending Machine Removal Right
The Village retains the right to refuse or request removal of the Narcan vending machine at any time.[4]
2024
Pro-Housing Communities Pledge Adoption
The Village of Red Hook adopted the Pro-Housing Communities Pledge, committing to streamline permitting for multifamily, affordable, accessible, accessory dwelling unit, and supportive housing. The Village also committed to adopting fair housing policies, incorporating regional housing needs into planning decisions, increasing residential development capacity, and encouraging a broad range of housing types.[1]
MIG/Language Access Grant Contract Extension
The Mayor is authorized to sign an extension to the MIG/Language Access Grant Contract with consistent indemnity provisions.[2]
History · superseded or expired
2025
Narcan Vending Machine Installation — Preliminary Step
Superseded by footnote 4. The Village initially authorized proceeding with the next step to host a Narcan vending machine in collaboration with Dutchess County Department of Health and MATTER; this was superseded when the Village formally authorized receipt and placement of the machine.[3]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2024-02-12RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITIES PLEDGE
  2. [2]2024-10-24MIG/Language Access Grant Contract Extension
  3. [3]2025-05-22Authorize narcan vending machine installation
  4. [4]2025-09-08Narcan Vending Machine Receipt

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.