Meetings and Events in the Week Ahead

It's now fifteen days before Election Day, and here's what's happening in Hudson this week. 

• On Monday, October 19, the Board of Estimate and Apportionment (BEA) meets at 1:00 p.m. to review the 2021 budget for non-departmental expenses. The link to the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.  
• On Tuesday, October 20, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the Columbia County Department of Health is holding a COVID-19 testing clinic at the former John L. Edwards School at Fourth and State streets. The clinic is limited to 100 tests. Pre-registration is not required. A form of photo identification is needed, and masks are required for entry. 
• Also on Tuesday, October 20, the Common Council Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. and the full Council meets for its regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda for the meeting are the proposed resolution to decrease the police budget by 13 percent and the proposed law to regulate short term rentals. The link to each Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar. 
• On Wednesday, October 21, the BEA meets at 1:00 p.m. to resume its review of the 2021 budget for non-departmental expenses. The link to the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.
• Also on Wednesday, October 21, the Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 6:00 p.m. It is expected that the Galvan Foundation will pursue its appeal of the code enforcement officer's interpretation of the code as it pertains to the building proposed for 75 North Seventh Street at this meeting. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.

• On Thursday, October 22, the Common Council Economic Development Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. This is the meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 15. The link to the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.
• On Friday, October 23, the Historic Preservation Commission meets at 10:00 a.m. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.
• Also on Friday, October 23, the BEA meets at 1:00 p.m. to review anticipated revenues for 2021. The link to the Zoom meeting will be posted on the City of Hudson website. Scroll down to the calendar.
• On Saturday, October 24, early voting begins. From 9:oo a.m. to 2 p.m., all registered voters in Columbia County can vote at 401 State Street.

• Also on Saturday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m., the Hudson Area Library holds an Artist Appreciation Event as part of its Online Art Auction. Click here to register for Saturday's event.

• On Sunday, October 25, early voting is available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 401 State Street.
• Also on Sunday, October 25, Historic Hudson holds an open day at the Dr. Oliver Bronson House and Estate for public visitation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for more information. 

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