Newburgh meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Newburgh City Council agenda includes $1.22M paving, $963K in police tech; boards review development and zoning

The Newburgh City Council's Aug. 10 agenda included a $1,221,630.88 paving contract with Tilcon NY, Inc. and three contracts with Axon Enterprise for tasers and body cameras totaling $963,126.46. The council also was scheduled to consider a $150,000 grant application for Delano-Hitch Recreation Park and a renewal of ambulance service with Empress Ambulance Services LLC for 2027-2029. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council (Aug. 10)

The council's agenda included:

• Resolution 164: $1,221,630.88 paving contract with Tilcon NY, Inc.
• Resolutions 175-177: Axon Enterprise contracts for tasers ($116,988), body camera upgrades ($35,240), and a 5-year body camera renewal ($811,187.46)
• Resolution 173: Application for a NY KICKS grant up to $150,000 for Delano-Hitch Recreation Park rehabilitation
• Resolution 178: Renewal of ambulance service with Empress Ambulance Services LLC (2027-2029)
• Resolution 181: Consent judgment in tax certiorari cases involving Hudson 200 LLC, Jiezhuoma Shi, and Hudson 77 LLC

Architectural Review Commission (Aug. 11)

The commission scheduled public hearings on seven applications, including a new 3.5-story mixed-use building at 123 Lander Street, window and siding work at 17 Lutheran Street, and window installation and porch spindle repair at 34 Lander Street. The consent agenda included a paint-color approval at 169 Liberty Street. Old business covered amendments to previously approved projects at 136 Lander Street, 39 South Miller Street, and 372 Liberty Street.

Transportation Advisory Committee (Aug. 12)

The committee reviewed four traffic calming requests: TAC 38 (Spring Street near Atlas Studios), TAC 34 (141 Broadway), TAC 40 (Grand Street & South Street), and TAC 28 (Broadway & Dupont Avenue). The agenda also included discussion of member renewals and a chairperson.

Industrial Development Agency (Aug. 17)

The IDA board considered resolutions including a public hearing for the 191 Washington Street redevelopment, a purchase in lieu of redemption, and authorizations to issue a Request for Quotes and a Request for Proposal. The board also approved the treasurer's report and payment of bills for June and July 2026.

Planning Board (Aug. 18)

The board considered permit extensions, site plan approvals, and a final subdivision plat. Items included a special use permit extension for a performing arts space at 26 Liberty Street (Bannerman Tokyo Properties LLC), a site plan extension for a one-to-three-family conversion at 506 Liberty Street (John Schmidt), a final subdivision of a vacant parcel into five lots for townhouses on Robinson Avenue (Ebenezer Baptist Church), and a site plan for a warehouse distribution facility at 5 Scobie Drive (Scobie Industrial Partners, LLC). The board also discussed changing its meeting time starting Sept. 15, 2026.

Coming up

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Aug. 25 to hear six variance requests. Old business includes a use variance for a mixed-use residential and commercial project at 660-684 Broadway and 68 Wisner Avenue, and an area variance at 139 Renwick Street. New business includes area variances for properties on Carson Avenue, Chambers Street, Central Avenue, and Broadway.

Newburgh City Council to weigh $1.2M paving contract, police tech deals

The Newburgh City Council has on its agenda a $1,221,630.88 paving contract with Tilcon NY, Inc., and more than $963,000 in police technology contracts with Axon Enterprise, according to agendas for meetings held Aug. 6 and Aug. 10. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The council also will consider a $16,000 fireworks contract for the International Festival and a renewal of ambulance service with Empress Ambulance Services LLC for 2027–2029.

City Council

At its Aug. 10 meeting, the council was set to vote on several resolutions, including:

• **Resolution 164:** $1,221,630.88 paving contract with Tilcon NY, Inc.
• **Resolutions 175–177:** Axon Enterprise contracts for tasers ($116,988), body camera upgrades ($35,240), and a 5-year body camera renewal ($811,187.46).
• **Resolution 173:** Application for a NY KICKS grant up to $150,000 for Delano-Hitch Recreation Park rehabilitation.
• **Resolution 178:** Renewal of ambulance service with Empress Ambulance Services LLC (2027–2029).
• **Resolution 181:** Consent judgment in tax certiorari cases involving Hudson 200 LLC, Jiezhuoma Shi, and Hudson 77 LLC.

The Aug. 6 agenda also included a public hearing on the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant performance report and a fireworks contract with July 4 Ever Fireworks, Inc. & Rocco Polifrone for $16,000.00.

Conservation Advisory Council

At its Aug. 3 meeting, the council was to consider comments and recommendations on the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) and discuss a NYSDEC Urban and Community Forestry Grant. Other items included rescheduling the September meeting due to Labor Day, updates on fall tree planting and ash borer/beech tree treatment, and the CSX Underpass Beautification Plan.

Human Rights Commission

The commission met Aug. 6 to approve minutes from July 2, 2026, and receive updates from the Orange County and NYS Division of Human Rights. The agenda included planning for a movie showing, Human Rights Day 2026, and Frederick Douglass in Newburgh Day.

Architectural Review Commission

On Aug. 11, the commission held public hearings on seven applications, including a new 3.5-story mixed-use building at 123 Lander Street (AR 2026-037), window and siding work at 17 Lutheran Street (AR 2026-039), and window installation and porch spindle repair at 34 Lander Street (AR 2026-036). The consent agenda included a paint-color approval at 169 Liberty Street (AR 2026-042). Old business covered amendments to previously approved projects at 136 Lander Street, 39 South Miller Street, and 372 Liberty Street.

Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee met Aug. 12 to review four traffic calming requests: TAC 38 (Spring Street, near Atlas Studios), TAC 34 (141 Broadway), TAC 40 (Grand Street & South Street), and TAC 28 (Broadway & Dupont Avenue). It also discussed member renewals and a chairperson.

Coming up

• **Industrial Development Agency (Aug. 17):** Public hearing on the 191 Washington Street redevelopment, a purchase in lieu of redemption, and authorizations to issue requests for quotes and proposals. Executive session on a real property lease.
• **Planning Board (Aug. 18):** Review of permit extensions, site plans, and a final subdivision plat, including a special use permit for a theater at 26 Liberty Street, a site plan for a three-family conversion at 506 Liberty Street, and a final plat for townhouses on Robinson Avenue. The board will also discuss changing its meeting time starting Sept. 15, 2026.

Newburgh boards review paving, police contracts and zoning variances; no votes taken

Over the past two weeks, Newburgh's boards and commissions met to review a range of items, from a $1.2 million paving contract to five zoning variance requests. No final votes were taken; all meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council

The City Council met Aug. 6 to discuss several infrastructure and public-safety contracts, plus a grant application. The council considered a paving contract with Tilcon NY, Inc. in the amount of $1,221,630.88. It also reviewed a five-year body-worn camera contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $811,187.46, and a separate five-year Taser products contract with the same company for $116,988.00. A fireworks contract for the International Festival with July 4 Ever Fireworks, Inc. & Rocco Polifrone was listed at $16,000.00. The council also discussed a NY KICKS grant application for Delano-Hitch Recreation Park Rehabilitation, not to exceed $150,000.00. A public hearing was held on the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant performance report.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals met July 28 to review five area-variance appeals for residential properties. The requests seek to relax minimum lot size, setback, coverage, and parking rules for owners building or expanding homes in low- and medium-density zones. Specific items included a 325 sq ft lot-size variance at 123 Lander St (Appeal 2026-21); five lot-variance requests on Robinson Ave for Ebenezer Baptist Church lots (Appeals 2025-24 A-E); a 470 sq ft lot-area variance at 417 Liberty St for Habitat for Humanity (Appeal 2026-25); lot-width and setback variances at 419 Liberty St for Habitat for Humanity (Appeal 2026-26); and a 22.3% lot-coverage variance at 116 Carson Ave for RECAP (Appeal 2026-27).

Conservation Advisory Council

The Conservation Advisory Council met Aug. 3 to consider comments and recommendations on the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) and discuss a NYSDEC Urban and Community Forestry Grant. Other agenda items included the CSX Underpass Beautification Plan, updates on fall tree planting and ash borer/beech tree treatment, and rescheduling the September meeting due to the Labor Day holiday. The meeting was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center, 123 Grand Street.

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission met Aug. 6 to handle administrative items, including approval of minutes from July 2, 2026, and a financial report. The commission received updates from the Orange County Human Rights Commission and the NYS Division of Human Rights. Planning discussions covered a movie showing, Human Rights Day 2026, and Frederick Douglass in Newburgh Day.

Coming up

The Architectural Review Commission will meet Aug. 11. Public hearings are scheduled for seven applications, including a new 3.5-story mixed-use building at 123 Lander Street (AR 2026-037), window and siding installation at 17 Lutheran Street (AR 2026-039), and window installation and porch spindle repair at 34 Lander Street (AR 2026-036). The consent agenda includes a paint-color approval at 169 Liberty Street (AR 2026-042). Old business covers amendments to previously approved projects at 136 Lander Street, 39 South Miller Street, and 372 Liberty Street.

Newburgh boards weigh $20M+ in water infrastructure grants; Planning Board sets hearing on Broadway subdivision

Newburgh's City Council agendas this month include authorizations to seek more than $20 million in state and federal grants for water and sewer projects, plus a property sale and overtime transfers. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings below, outcomes are not confirmed; the items reflect what each body was scheduled to consider.

City Council — July 9 and July 13

The July 9 work session agenda included a resolution to authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a $10,000,000 Water Quality Improvement Project grant for South Interceptor sewer improvements, with a 25% city match. Also on the agenda: a Lead Service Line Replacement grant award not to exceed $1,923,942, plus $2,711,458 in interest-free financing; a West Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation grant application not to exceed $4,400,000 with a 25% city match; the sale of 60 Hasbrouck Street to Ramon Garcia for $50,000; and a $15,000 budget line transfer creating line A.1121.0103 (Overtime) for Broadway School-Courthouse overtime.

The July 13 agenda listed overlapping and additional items: a $15,000 overtime budget transfer for City Court, the $10M South Interceptor grant application, a $400,000 Brownfield Opportunity Area grant application, a $200,000 grant application for the Newburgh Colored Burial Ground Memorial, and a $923 asbestos testing contract for the Recreation Department Quonset Huts. Minutes for both sessions are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which items passed.

Conservation Advisory Council — July 6

The council was scheduled to hear a presentation on the Natural Resource Inventory by Hudsonia and review several special use permit applications: converting a garage to a grocery store at 139 Renwick Street (Alvin Moonesar/Newburgh on the Hudson LLC); converting 76 Lander Street from a 7-family to a 4-family with street-level retail; converting 78 Lander Street, a building with no certificate of occupancy, to a 4-family with retail; turning 80 Lander Street, a vacant lot, into a 10-space parking lot; and a coastal consistency review for a 3-family to 5-unit apartment conversion at 189 Grand Street (Moss Architects). Minutes are not yet published.

Architectural Review Commission — July 14

The commission was set to hold public hearings on exterior modifications at four properties: 298 Liberty Street (new windows and painting), 162 South Street (rear porches, front steps, gate, cornice, and brackets), 157 Johnston Street (doors, windows, lighting, porch restoration, and brick restoration), and 17 William Street (request to use Benjamin Moore Historic Color palette). A hardship application for new roof shingles at 47 Liberty Street was also on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Civil Service Commission — July 15

The commission was scheduled to review personnel reports and certify candidates for Police Officer (#60050860, #60050870) and Labor Supervisor (#60042950, #70019800). Upcoming exams listed include Police Officer Agility (Aug. 8), Clerk and Custodian (Sept. 19), Account Clerk and Bilingual Account Clerk (Oct. 17), and Senior Clerk (Nov. 21). The Newburgh Enlarged City School District requested desk audits for Teacher Aide, Data Processing Clerk, and Microcomputer Electronics Technician. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

The Planning Board meets July 21 with a public hearing on a subdivision at 398-400 Broadway. The agenda also includes site plans for a 3-family dwelling at 143 West Parmenter Street, a warehouse at 5 Scobie Drive, and a 4-family dwelling at 123 Lander Street, plus a special use permit for a residential care facility at 69 William Street.

Newburgh City Council to weigh $10M sewer grant; Conservation Council reviews grocery, parking permits

City Council: South Interceptor sewer grant and property sale on agenda

The Newburgh City Council work session on July 9 included resolutions authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept several state and federal grants. The largest is a Water Quality Improvement Project grant of up to $10,000,000 for South Interceptor sewer improvements, which would require a 25% city match.

Other grant items on the agenda:

• **Lead Service Line Replacement** grant award not to exceed $1,923,942, plus $2,711,458 in interest-free financing.
• **West Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation** grant application not to exceed $4,400,000, also with a 25% city match.

The council agenda also included the sale of 60 Hasbrouck Street to Ramon Garcia for $50,000, and a $15,000 budget line transfer creating line A.1121.0103 (Overtime) for Broadway School–Courthouse overtime. A $923 contract for asbestos testing at the Recreation Department was also listed.

Note: Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published. The items above reflect what was on the agenda; confirmed votes and outcomes are not yet available in the public record.

Conservation Advisory Council: Five permit reviews on Lander, Renwick, and Grand streets

The Conservation Advisory Council met July 6 to review several special use permit applications and a coastal consistency review. The agenda included:

• **139 Renwick St** — garage to grocery store (applicant: Alvin Moonesar / Newburgh on the Hudson LLC).
• **76 Lander St** — 7-family to 4-family with street-level retail.
• **78 Lander St** — building with no certificate of occupancy to 4-family with retail.
• **80 Lander St** — vacant lot to 10-space parking lot.
• **189 Grand St** — coastal consistency review for 3-family to 5-unit apartment (Moss Architects).

The council was also scheduled to hear a presentation on the Natural Resource Inventory by Hudsonia. Minutes have not yet been published, so no recommendations or decisions are confirmed.

Human Rights Commission: Event planning and agency updates

The Human Rights Commission met July 2. Agenda items included planning for Human Rights Day 2026 and Frederick Douglass in Newburgh Day, along with reviews of updates from the Orange County Human Rights Commission and the NYS Division of Human Rights. Commission appointments were also listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

Architectural Review Commission — July 14: Public hearings on exterior modifications at six properties:

• **47 Liberty Street:** Hardship application for new roof shingles.
• **17 William Street:** Request to use Benjamin Moore Historic Color palette.
• **298 Liberty Street:** Application for new windows and painting.
• **162 South Street:** Application for rear porches, front steps, gate, cornice, and brackets.
• **157 Johnston Street:** Application for doors, windows, lighting, porch restoration, and brick restoration.

Residents affected by any of these properties may want to attend. Check the city's official meeting portal for time and location details.

Newburgh meeting roundup: Zoning Board heard six variance requests; Conservation Advisory Council set to review grocery store and housing conversions

Most of Newburgh's recent boards met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no official outcomes — votes, approvals, or denials — can be confirmed from the available record. What follows is based on the published agendas only. The most consequential item on the calendar is today's Conservation Advisory Council meeting, which will review several special use permits affecting land use on Renwick, Lander, and Grand streets.

Zoning Board of Appeals — June 23

The Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to hear and decide on six area variance applications from property owners seeking relief from setback, lot coverage, and parking requirements in residential zones. Because minutes are not yet published, the board's decisions on each request are not confirmed in the available record.

The applications on the agenda were:

• **204 Grand Street** — variance for a 5.7 ft front setback, 12% lot coverage, and 4 parking spaces.
• **143 West Parmenter Street** — variance for 7.5 ft side setbacks, 14.8% lot coverage, and 6 parking spaces.
• **123 Lander Street** — variance for 325 sq ft lot size, 20 ft depth, 10 ft front setback, 39% lot coverage, and 4 parking spaces.
• **411 First Street** — variance for a 12.83 ft front setback, side setbacks, 16.53 ft rear, 12% lot coverage, and 2 parking spaces.
• **139 Renwick Street** — variance for 10 ft front and side setbacks and 3 parking spaces.
• **189 Grand Street** — variance for an 8.4 ft north side setback, 2.5 ft south side setback, and 3 parking spaces.

These matters affect what property owners can build or change on their lots relative to the city's zoning rules.

Civil Service Commission — June 24

This was a routine meeting with no major decisions on the agenda. The commission was scheduled to approve minutes from May, review the June personnel report, and note the upcoming Fire Captain examination on June 26, 2026. No certifications, new business, or old business were listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Human Rights Commission — July 2

The commission was scheduled to review updates from the Orange County Human Rights Commission and the NYS Division of Human Rights. Members were also set to discuss planning for Human Rights Day 2026, a Movie Night, and Frederick Douglass in Newburgh Day, as well as commission appointments. Minutes are not yet published, so no actions taken at this meeting are confirmed in the available record.

Coming up

Conservation Advisory Council — July 6 (today). The council will hear a presentation on the Natural Resource Inventory by Hudsonia and review several special use permit applications and a coastal consistency review:

• **139 Renwick Street** — garage to grocery store (applicant: Alvin Moonesar / Newburgh on the Hudson LLC).
• **76 Lander Street** — 7-family to 4-family with street-level retail.
• **78 Lander Street** — building with no certificate of occupancy to 4-family with retail.
• **80 Lander Street** — vacant lot to 10-space parking lot.
• **189 Grand Street** — 3-family to 5-unit apartment, with a coastal consistency review (Moss Architects).

This meeting is the most consequential item this week for residents tracking changes to neighborhood land use, housing, and small-business activity.

Zoning Board Variance Decisions Pending; Conservation Council to Review Grocery, Housing Proposals

The Newburgh Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 23 to consider six area variance applications, but official minutes had not been made public by Friday, July 5. The proposals sought relief from local zoning rules for properties across the city, including setbacks, lot coverage, and off-street parking.

The Civil Service Commission held a routine meeting on June 24, and the Human Rights Commission convened on July 2 to plan commemorative events. Looking ahead, the Conservation Advisory Council will review permit applications on July 6 for a grocery store conversion, mixed-use housing projects, and a new parking lot.

Zoning Board of Appeals (June 23)

The board’s agenda listed six variance requests. No outcomes are yet available.

• **204 Grand Street:** variances for a 5.7-foot front setback, 12% lot coverage, and 4 parking spaces.
• **143 West Parmenter Street:** variances for 7.5-foot side setbacks, 14.8% lot coverage, and 6 parking spaces.
• **123 Lander Street:** variances for a 325-square-foot lot size, 20-foot depth, 10-foot front setback, 39% lot coverage, and 4 parking spaces.
• **411 First Street:** variances for a 12.83-foot front setback, side setbacks, 16.53-foot rear setback, 12% lot coverage, and 2 parking spaces.
• **139 Renwick Street:** variances for 10-foot front and side setbacks, and 3 parking spaces.
• **189 Grand Street:** variances for an 8.4-foot north side setback, 2.5-foot south side setback, and 3 parking spaces.

All requests involved residential zones. Minutes will be reviewed when published.

Civil Service Commission (June 24)

The commission held a routine agenda meeting. Members were set to approve May minutes, review the June personnel report, and note the Fire Captain examination scheduled for June 26, 2026. No new or old business was on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Human Rights Commission (July 2)

The commission met to plan several local events. Discussion items included Human Rights Day 2026, a Movie Night, and Frederick Douglass in Newburgh Day. The group also reviewed updates from the Orange County Human Rights Commission and the New York State Division of Human Rights, as well as commission appointments. No formal decisions were included in the agenda release.

Coming up

Conservation Advisory Council – July 6, 2026

The council will hear a presentation on the Natural Resource Inventory by Hudsonia and consider several special use permit applications:

• 139 Renwick St: garage conversion to a grocery store (applicant: Alvin Moonesar / Newburgh on the Hudson LLC).
• 76 Lander St: conversion from a 7-family dwelling to a 4-family building with street-level retail.
• 78 Lander St: a building with no certificate of occupancy to a 4-family with retail.
• 80 Lander St: a vacant lot to a 10-space parking lot.

A coastal consistency review is also on the agenda for 189 Grand St, a conversion from a 3-family to a 5-unit apartment building (Moss Architects). Administrative items and sub-committee updates round out the session.