The Department of Public Works (PW) is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance and implementation of Town of LaGrange infrastructure, specifically water, sewer and stormwater. The Department, also, ensures compliance in all phases of project development after Planning Board approval pertaining to infrastructure.
In regards to Town infrastructure, PW manages all water, sewer, stormwater, lighting and sidewalk special districts as well as new districts & district extensions. The Department oversees the Town’s operators, Environmental Consultants, and assists district residents with issues or concerns they may encounter. PW also is responsible for short and long term capital infrastructure planning to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County regulations. PW manages the current infrastructure to ensure it can meet or exceed its life expectancy and to anticipate future infrastructure needs.
Stormwater management and compliance with MS4 regulations is also under the jurisdiction of PW in conjunction with the Town Highway Superintendent. The Department regularly assists residents throughout the Town with drainage issues and assists with mitigation, in addition to management of stormwater special districts. The Administrator of PW is the Stormwater Management Officer for the Town, which entails enforcement of all NYSDEC MS4 requirements. PW is also responsible for the protection and compliance of all classified wetlands within the Town.
WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION
TOWN CENTER WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA 2: We have been aware of the discolored water you have been experiencing today 9/10/24 and we apologize for not responding to everyone individually yet – we were focused on fixing the situation first which we have been doing and continuing to do. As you are all aware, we have had air in our water for months now. The solution to that problem requires taking those wells offline and starting the new wells. We had been putting off starting that new well because we were experiencing control issues. Even though those control issues were not completely solved, we decided to run the well with what we had available to elevate the air situation. The new well was started yesterday 9/9/24 in the morning. We received 2 notices late in the day yesterday that appeared isolated. Our Operators went out to check yesterday evening. Overnight the situation worsened. Unfortunately without full controls, the well pump was running at timed full speed. As many of you who have been here a long time know, our distribution system is lined with iron and manganese and any dramatic fluctuation in flow causes scouring of those pipes and ultimately discolored water. We sincerely apologize for this discolored water and the impacts to everyone in the Improvement Area. We have been and will continue to actively flush the lines until the discoloration is gone. We have not been ignoring the situation. Sincerely – thank you for your patience and cooperation!
If you are experiencing any other service problems please call 845-452-8562 or email wlivigni@lagrangeny.gov If you are experiencing an after-hours emergency – please contact H2O at 845-486-1030.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Due to covid delays, the Town has recently received approval for this project. We are currently reevaluating the Engineer’s Cost Estimate since the economy has significantly changed while we waited for approval from outside agencies. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works office: wlivigni@lagrangeny.gov or 845-452-8562. Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation.
FORMS AND APPLICATIONS
The following is a list of forms for permits required by the Department of Planning & Public Works:
Water Permit Application
Sewer Permit Application
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Other Applications:
- Wetlands, Waercourses & Waterbodies Application
- Site Development Construction – for use after Planning Board Approval
- Grading Permit Application (this form can only be used for those lots having received subdivision approval with pre-engineered grading plans)
Please be aware that some applications are required to include all fees, plans, supporting documentation (as required by Town Code), executed Acknowledgment of Escrow Policy Form, and Environmental Assessment Form; incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Please click the following links for the Town’s Escrow Policy and Acknowledgement Form:
MS4
2022 – 2023 Town of LaGrange MS4 Annual Report
The current SWMP (revised for GP-0-24-001) is available for review by appointment with Wanda Livigni. As it is an evolving document due to required continual updates, the most current version would be available by appointment. Please email wlivigni@lagrangeny.gov to schedule a meeting.
WATER
Grandview Water District: 2023 Annual Report for 2024
Dutchess County Parcel Access Link
Directions to find out what district you are in:
- Select “Town of LaGrange” at the top right-hand side of your screen;
- Enter the last 6 digits of your parcel number/hit the Owner tab and enter the property owner’s name/hit the address tab and enter the physical address of the property – in the column to the right of the aerial map of Dutchess County. Hit the ‘go’ button;
- Select your property in that same column;
- Select the “Full property card” option (in red) at the bottom of that column;
- Scroll down the pop-up screen to the bottom until you reach the “Special District Information;”
- The district(s) your property is in will be listed, as will the benefit units.
Do your part to keep our waterbodies clean!
CONTACT
- Wanda Livigni, Administrator of Planning & Public Works
- Dwayne Hicks, Secretary to the Administrator of Public Works
- 120 Stringham Road, LaGrangeville, NY 12540
- 845-452-8562
- 845-452-7692
- Stormwater ILLICIT DISCHARGE - REPORTING
