News from Bard

When representatives from Bard College did a roundtable with business owners at the Park Theater in December, there was some indication they might hold a similar meeting about the residential properties gifted to them by the Galvan Foundation. It seems, however, that instead of another public meeting, Bard has chosen to communicate with tenants in former Galvan properties in a different way: with on online statement that answers some frequently asked questions. That statement can be found here.

Most of the information provided is of greatest interest to people living in former Galvan-owned properties. There is some, however, that is of more general interest. For example, many of us in Hudson have been curious to know how many and which properties have been given to Bard. Here is Bard's answer to that question:

To protect tenant privacy, Bard College will not publicly disclose a full list of every property included. All tenants will be notified of any changes impacting them or the property they live in.

Early on, it seemed Bard intended to sell many if not most of the properties received from Galvan. On the question of selling properties, this is the answer now provided:

Yes. Bard plans to sell some of the properties. The College will prioritize beneficial impacts on the community of Hudson's economic, social, and cultural development when considering the sale of these properties. All tenants will be notified of any pending sale impacting the property they live in.

Contact information is provided for people interested in buying the building they currently live in.

Even more information about the Galvan gift to Bard College and Bard's intentions regarding the properties it has acquired can be found in the FAQs here.