Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Newburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in development with medium priority
Property sale dispute at 30 Benkard Avenue
A resident said his son, a city police officer, was cleared to close on the city-owned 30 Benkard Avenue property, only to learn the city was halting the sale. The mayor promised to look into it.
City Club property disposition
Mayor Harvey said the winning developer of the dilapidated City Club property declined the award over a year ago, leaving the building vacant and other bidders frustrated; he asked staff and the council to revisit it.
Dutch Reformed Church stabilization
The city has no pathway forward to stabilize the crumbling Dutch Reformed Church, and a preservation group wants a new agreement to do work with its own funding. The mayor recalled the failed 2017 Olympic project as the last serious attempt.
Sale of 252 Liberty Street
The city was set to consider selling the city-owned property at 252 Liberty Street to Wesley Laidlaw for $180,000 in a private sale, returning it to the tax rolls.
17 Johnston Street Redevelopment Agreement
A third addendum to the site development agreement with The Newburgh Ministry was proposed for the transfer and redevelopment of the 17 Johnston Street property.
Sale of 60 Hasbrouck Street
The city was scheduled to consider selling a property at 60 Hasbrouck Street to Ramon Garcia for $50,000 in a private sale.