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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Newburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Johnston Street one-way designation
An ordinance would make S. Johnston Street between Ann Street and Broadway one-way northbound, extending the current one-way section. Drivers and neighbors on those blocks would feel the change day to day.
Broadway stop sign removal
An ordinance would have removed a stop sign affected by the ongoing Broadway pedestrian and traffic signal improvement project.
Broadway Traffic Signal Upgrades and Courthouse Fire Alarms
Items on Broadway infrastructure: fire alarm repairs at the Broadway Courthouse ($5,158.16), a change order on the Broadway pedestrian and traffic signals project, and two NYSDOT supplemental agreements for traffic signal upgrades on PINs 8758.75 and 8005.26.
Four-way stop at South William and South Lander Streets
An ordinance would add stop signs making South William Street and South Lander Street a 4-way stop — a neighborhood traffic-safety change.
West Shore passenger rail feasibility study
A resolution of support asking for a feasibility study on bringing passenger rail back to the West Shore Line — a long-shot but potentially transformative transit link for Newburgh commuters.
Downtown parking study
A contract with Desman, Inc. for a parking study, not to exceed $65,110, was scheduled for consideration. Results would guide future parking policy downtown.
Little Britain Road Bridge Replacement Grant Application
The council was scheduled to authorize a federal BUILD grant application of $6.19 million to replace the aging bridge carrying Little Britain Road over Quassaick Creek. The local match would come from state touring route funds, so the grant largely protects the city's own road budget.