New slate of officers
Pine Plains Fire Company

• Fire Chief Brian Walsh

• First Assistant Chief Ray Brown

• Second Assistant Chief Mike McCarthy

• Captain Matt Cade

• First Lieutenant Tyson Klay

• Pine Plains Rescue Squad

• Captain Nia Carey

• First Lieutenant Veronica “Ronnie” Brenner Walsh.

Pine Plains Fire Co. Has Annual Election

Brian Walsh is fire chief of the Pine Plains Fire Company.

Pine Plains residents call for Supervisor's resignation, Council aims ...

Walsh, a 44-year-old Pine Plains resident, works as a maintenance technician for the Pine Plains Central School District.

Roush declined to respond.

Candidates for Pine Plains Town Supervisor, 2026 General Election

Brian Walsh works as a maintenance technician for the Pine Plains Central School District.

Pine Plains town supervisor candidate talks about priorities

## Brian Walsh

#### Town Supervisor

  * Ph: (518) 398-8600 X 1 Fax: (518) 398-0092
  * cell: 518-751-8733
  * brianwalsh@pineplains-ny.gov

Town Hall: P.O. Box 955 3284 Route 199 Pine Plains, NY 12567

Officials Directory – Town of Pine Plains

All incumbent Republicans were reelected in the legislature and as town supervisors. Tony D’Aquanni (R) beat incumbent District 6 legislator Rebecca Edwards (D) by five points, while Brendan Lawler (D) lost his reelection for District 4 legislator to Benjamin N. Geller (R). In Hyde Park, Alfred D. Torreggiani (R) defeated town supervisor Aileen Rohr (D) and Brian Walsh (R) won against incumbent Darrah Cloud (D) for Pine Plains town supervisor.

New York State and Dutchess County Election Recap

Brian currently serves as town supervisor of Pine Plains. He won election to the office in 2021.

Officials Directory - Town of Pine Plains

Republicans Maintain Majority in Dutchess County Legislature

2026 New York General Election

Plans to keep taxes low and limit town overspending.

Why are you running for this office, and what experience best prepares you to serve?
Walsh: I am running for a fourth term to be supervisor of the Town of Pine Plains to keep taxes low and affordable. The town needs to spend wisely and not overspend.

Supports continuing programs that allow businesses to make payments in lieu of taxes to support development in Pine Plains.

What are the three biggest issues facing the community, and which is your top priority? Why?
Walsh: Pine Plains is in need of a local grocery store, housing and keeping taxes lower.

My main goal in everything is to keep our taxes low while still providing the necessary needs of our town’s people. We can open our arms to any business that would like to come to Pine Plains as we have in the past. We have agreed to two PILOT programs to help these businesses develop and call Pine Plains home for a long time and we need to continue this.

Plans to continue seeking grants for projects while keeping spending within the town's means.

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?
Walsh: Pine Plains in the past couple of years has applied for grants to cover costs of projects and will continue this process. At the same time, we need to plan ahead for projects’ needs and repairs. We cannot at the same time spend above our means.

As of October 26, 2026, Brian Walsh did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Plans to continue open public meetings, public-comment opportunities, and access to the supervisor's office.

What is your plan for improving transparency, accountability and public trust in local government?
Walsh: All Pine Plains meetings are open to the public with public comment sections so the public can come and voice their opinions and concerns. I look forward to seeing this continue. The supervisor’s office is always open for any discussions or concerns.

Public Services

Supports small housing projects that are monitored for construction standards and community needs.

How should local leaders approach housing, economic development and growth in the community?
Walsh: Growth in a community like Pine Plains should not be rushed but at the same time we cannot work at a snail’s pace. The town should open their arms to small housing projects, while monitoring them so corners are not cut in construction and the project meets our community needs.

Housing & Urban Development

Said he instructed Flock Safety to halt its activities after learning that mark-outs were being performed.

"At no time was it ever stated to me that a contract had been executed," Walsh said. "I contacted Flock, instructed them to halt all activities, and stated I had no idea that mark-outs were being performed."

Residents Raise Questions on Surveillance

Public Safety

Plans to continue addressing sidewalk needs and purchasing highway equipment while staying below the tax cap.

How should voters measure your success at the end of your term? Please provide one or two specific benchmarks.
Walsh: Every year I have served as supervisor of the Town of Pine Plains, we have been under the tax cap and have addressed issues our town has faced, such as sidewalks and purchases of new highway equipment, while staying below the tax cap and this needs to continue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Brian Walsh

- Plans to keep taxes low and limit town overspending.
- Supports continuing programs that allow businesses to make payments in lieu of taxes to support development in Pine Plains.
- Plans to continue seeking grants for projects while keeping spending within the town's means.

- Plans to continue open public meetings, public-comment opportunities, and access to the supervisor's office.

- Supports small housing projects that are monitored for construction standards and community needs.

- Plans to continue addressing sidewalk needs and purchasing highway equipment while staying below the tax cap.

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