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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Newburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fire Department Security Upgrades
The Fire Headquarters and Engine 3 at 492 Broadway would get updated cameras and a new entry system under an agreement with CDR Electronics Co., Inc.
Lutheran Street Fire Flow Analysis
A $7,500 Arcadis study would check whether water pipes on Lutheran Street can deliver enough flow for firefighting.
Fire Captain examination scheduling
Five exams were on the calendar: Police Officer agility testing on November 7, plus Senior Clerk, Senior Account Clerk, Principal Account Clerk, and Code Enforcement Officer exams in November and December. These build the hiring pools for city jobs.
Upcoming Civil Service Examinations
The commission certified hiring lists for positions including fire captain, police sergeant, and several clerk roles, and set dates for upcoming exams. These lists determine who can be hired into city jobs over the next two years.
Police technology contracts (Tasers and body cameras)
Three separate deals with Axon Enterprise were on the agenda: Tasers for five years, camera upgrades, and a five-year body camera renewal. Together they represent nearly $1 million in police technology spending.