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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.

Public comments (2)

SupportiveKeith LiboldSep 24, 2026

A lifelong Newburgh resident and redeveloper of 133 buildings over 40 years, he described the project as his 'swan song' — a geothermal, solar-powered landmark with mixed-use commercial space — and pledged to make it as affordable as possible.

City Council - Sep 24, 2026 · 1:06:45 →
MixedAndrew ShriverSep 24, 2026

The developer's representative outlined financing realities — tax credit investors, a 30-year bank loan, and the state — and identified problematic terms: the broad recapture clause, 60-day cure period, free Wi-Fi obligation, unit-mix rigidity, and local labor requirements. He asked that some terms be removed or mirrored to state requirements.

City Council - Sep 24, 2026 · 1:00:18 →