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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Newburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Conservation Advisory Council tree program
The CAC is asking for about $32,500, mostly for planting 15-25 trees a year focused on 'heat island' neighborhoods that lack shade. The city also wants an updated tree survey to clarify which trees are the city's responsibility versus a homeowner's.
Lockwood Basin Fish Stocking
The water department planned to spend $4,980 with Solitude Lake Management to stock fish in Lockwood Basin for the 2026 season.
Hudson Highlands Conservation Act Membership
A resolution of support was proposed affirming Newburgh's intent to join the Federal Highlands Conservation Act Region, which supports conservation of the Highlands region.
Crystal Lake Blueblocks Floating Gardens
A license agreement was proposed letting Newburgh Sanctuary, Inc. access city-owned Crystal Lake for its Blueblocks Floating Gardens project — an effort involving the lake's environment.
MS4 stormwater compliance
The council was asked to sign the state-required annual stormwater report, keeping Newburgh in compliance with its MS4 permit.
Stewart Air National Guard Base Environmental Investigation
The Army wants access to city-owned property to investigate contamination tied to the Stewart Air National Guard Base area. The Right of Entry agreement would allow that work.
Consolidated Iron Superfund site monitoring
The city was scheduled to hire LaBella Associates for $7,550 to keep sampling groundwater and reviewing safety controls at the delisted Consolidated Iron Superfund site — ongoing environmental due diligence.
EV charging stations in Ann Street municipal lot
The council was scheduled to consider applying for up to $500,000 in state grant funding, with no local match, to install two EV charging stations in the Ann Street Municipal Parking Lot.
Brownfield Cleanup at Little Britain Road Service Center
Central Hudson and its contractors would get access to city-owned property for brownfield cleanup work under a proposed agreement.