Torreggiani: I am running for town supervisor because Hyde Park is my home. My wife Jennifer and I have lived here for more than 35 years and raised our family here. I want Hyde Park to remain a community where families want to live, seniors can afford to stay and businesses want to invest.

Hyde Park supervisor candidates discuss taxes, housing and growth

Al Torreggiani is married to Jennifer, and they have raised their family together.

Hyde Park residents, here are your candidates for town supervisor

I bring both public- and private-sector experience to the job. I am a U.S. Army veteran and a longtime business owner who has managed approximately 150 employees and multimillion-dollar construction projects. I also served for many years on Dutchess County's Industrial Development Agency board.

Torreggiani, 68, of Hyde Park, is running on the Republican and Conservative lines. Urban-Mead, 64, of Hyde Park, is running on the Democratic line.

Torreggiani is president and owner of Key Construction Services LLC. Urban-Mead is a hydrogeologist.

Al is president and owner of Key Construction Services LLC. He is a U.S. Army veteran and previously served on the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency.

Torreggiani was elected Town Supervisor in November 2021 and took office Jan. 1, 2022. He was re-elected in November 2025 and is seeking re-election to a new two-year term as a result of changes affecting the election cycle of the Town Supervisor’s term.

Al Torreggiani Announces Re-Election Campaign for Hyde Park Town Supervisor

Al was elected Hyde Park Town Supervisor in 2021 and reelected in 2025.

2026 New York General Election

Prioritizes limiting unnecessary operating costs and using grants and outside funding rather than relying on property taxpayers.

What are the three biggest issues facing the community, and which is your top priority? Why?

Torreggiani: My top priorities are affordability and fiscal responsibility. Residents are dealing with higher costs everywhere they turn. Local government has an obligation to scrutinize spending, pursue grants and outside funding aggressively, maintain healthy reserves and make long-term investments before deferred maintenance becomes an even greater expense.

My priority for reducing spending is unnecessary operating costs and avoiding projects that do not provide a clear benefit to taxpayers. My background in construction has taught me that the least expensive project is not necessarily the one with the lowest initial price. Proper planning, competitive procurement and strong project oversight prevent change orders and unnecessary long-term costs.

I also believe in using grants and other outside funding whenever possible rather than simply turning to the property taxpayer. The goal is not to stop investing in Hyde Park. It is to make every dollar we spend accomplish as much as possible.

Prioritizes economic development and a healthy commercial tax base to create jobs and reduce pressure on residential taxpayers.

Economic development is equally important. A healthy commercial tax base provides jobs, strengthens our community and helps reduce the burden placed on residential taxpayers.

My administration has worked to make town hall more responsive to residents and businesses while maintaining the town's planning, zoning and environmental review responsibilities.

As of October 26, 2026, Al Torreggiani’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Plans to work with the Town Board to expand parks, recreational facilities, and open spaces.

2. Enhancing Parks, Recreation and Outdoor Opportunities

Torreggiani will continue to work with the Town Board to invest and expand Hyde Park’s parks, recreational facilities and open spaces to improve quality of life.

Torreggiani Outlines Five Priorities for Next Term as He Seeks Re-Election as Hyde Park Town Supervisor

As Town Supervisor, led the purchase of unused land for $1 to develop pickleball courts and a pavilion.

Led by Town Supervisor Al Torreggiani, the Town negotiated with the Roosevelt Fire House to purchase an unused tract of land for $1. The land will be furnished with pickleball courts and a pavilion. This effort was inspired by Al’s commitment to expanding parks and recreation options, spaces and destinations that all Hyde Park families can enjoy.

Accomplishments

Public Services

Supports housing development in appropriate locations with adequate infrastructure.

How should local leaders approach housing, economic development and growth in the community?

Torreggiani: Growth should be thoughtful, balanced and consistent with Hyde Park's character.

We need housing choices for young families, working people and seniors who want to remain in the community. At the same time, development has to occur in appropriate locations and with adequate infrastructure.

Says his administration maintains planning, zoning, and environmental review while making town hall more responsive to residents and businesses.

Advocates for workforce and affordable housing developments for working families, seniors, and new residents.

1. Expanding Workforce and Affordable Housing

With housing demand exceeding supply throughout the Hudson Valley, Torreggiani is focused on encouraging workforce and affordable housing developments that provide more options for working families, seniors and new residents.

Housing & Urban Development

Prioritizes spending on public safety equipment and support for police and fire departments when additional investment is needed.

What is your top priority for increased local government spending, and what is your top priority for reduced spending? How would you address the impact on taxpayers?

Torreggiani: Where additional investment is necessary, my priorities are infrastructure and public safety — roads and drainage, highway equipment, pedestrian safety, sewer infrastructure and the equipment our employees and first responders need to do their jobs safely and effectively. This also includes supporting our police and fire departments.

Plans to remove Flock camera systems from town property and cancel town agreements with Flock Technology.

The Town of Hyde Park has spoken through social media, and I have heard your concerns. The Town will comply with the request from the District Attorney and Sheriff Imperati and remove all Flock camera systems from Town of Hyde Park property.

I will work with Town Attorney Kyle Barnett to cancel any agreements the Town has with Flock Technology.

We work for the people, and the people have spoken.

From the Desk of Town Supervisor Al Torreggiani

Seeks to bring properties and businesses into compliance with municipal requirements while protecting public safety and environmental interests.

The Town is working directly with the Zoning and Building Departments regarding the issuance of permits and ensuring that property owners and local businesses proceed through the proper review and compliance process. Our objective is to bring properties and businesses into full compliance while protecting public safety, environmental interests and the quality of life of nearby residents. Recent permit related activity is being reviewed through the proper municipal processes, including zoning, building and any other required reviews.

Public Safety

Plans to collect speed data on North and South Quaker Lane to seek a lower speed limit from Dutchess County.

We are going to be working with the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office to get speed trailers placed on North & South Quaker Lane. Once this information is collected, we can work with Dutchess County on getting the speed limit reduced.

Plans to pursue expanded sewer service, particularly along the Route 9 corridor.

4. Advancing a Long-Term Sewer Solution

Torreggiani will continue pursuing a long-needed solution to expand sewer service, particularly along the Route 9 corridor.

Reliable sewer infrastructure is essential to supporting commercial investment, attracting new businesses and accommodating future growth.

As Town Supervisor, led pedestrian-safety improvements at the Violet Avenue crossing, including flashing lights, signage, striping, and accessible curbs.

Residents at Hyde Park Assisted Living had faced hazardous conditions attempting to cross Violet Avenue to reach local shops. This resulted in several accidents, some that were fatal. Town Supervisor Al Torreggiani led efforts to transform that crossing, securing high-intensity flashing safety lights, enhanced crosswalk signage and striping and curbs that provide easy mobility.

As Town Supervisor, initiated a five-ton weight limit on Creek Road to keep heavy trucks and dump trailers out of the neighborhood.

Due to Town Supervisor Al Torreggiani’s initiative, a five-ton weight limit has been applied to Creek Road to prevent heavy trucks and dump trailers from going through the neighborhood district – a move that will help prevent future accidents.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports installing electric-vehicle charging stations as part of cleaner transportation options and municipal readiness.

The Dutchess County micro grant supports our effort to become a Purple Heart Town. A new police vehicle will support public safety, dependable emergency response and the continued modernization of Town operations. The installation of charging stations reflects our commitment to improved infrastructure, cleaner transportation options and long-term municipal readiness.

As Town Supervisor, led efforts that secured a $200,000 state resilience grant to map and address flooding in the Roosevelt Road and Haviland Road areas.

The Town, under Supervisor Al Torreggiani’s leadership, was awarded a $200,000 New York State Resilience Grant to address flooding issues in the Roosevelt Road/Haviland Road areas. The grant will allow the Town of Hyde Park to conduct land surveillance out in the field, identify low-lying areas and develop maps with elevation documents. Once these steps are complete, the Town will see bids and for apply for grants to fund the work.

Energy & the Environment

Al Torreggiani

- Plans to work with the Town Board to expand parks, recreational facilities, and open spaces.
- As Town Supervisor, led the purchase of unused land for $1 to develop pickleball courts and a pavilion.

- Advocates for workforce and affordable housing developments for working families, seniors, and new residents.

- Plans to pursue expanded sewer service, particularly along the Route 9 corridor.
- As Town Supervisor, led pedestrian-safety improvements at the Violet Avenue crossing, including flashing lights, signage, striping, and accessible curbs.
- As Town Supervisor, initiated a five-ton weight limit on Creek Road to keep heavy trucks and dump trailers out of the neighborhood.

- As Town Supervisor, led efforts that secured a $200,000 state resilience grant to map and address flooding in the Roosevelt Road and Haviland Road areas.