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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Newburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park grant application
The city was set to apply for a state KICKS grant of up to $150,000 to rehabilitate Delano-Hitch Recreation Park.
Recreation Department turnaround and 2027 programs
Overtime at the rec was $37,000 over budget by July but is now down 95.6% under new guardrails. The pool earned over $200,000 this summer, drawing visitors from surrounding towns. New 2027 asks include a maintenance mechanic, weekend fishing at Washington Lake and Browns Pond, and a trial return of ice skating at Delano Hitch.
Delano-Hitch Recreation Park Rehabilitation
A change order on the pool mechanical contract would actually reduce the cost by about $7,900, bringing the contract to roughly $297,300. The aquatic center improvements continue a city recreation investment.
Newburgh Landing Pier reconstruction
A $3.2 million federal community project funding agreement with Orange County would pay for rebuilding the Newburgh Landing Pier, a key waterfront amenity.