Newburgh seeks community input on Liberty Street Reconstruction Project

NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is moving forward with plans to reconstruct Liberty Street and is asking residents and business owners to help shape improvements along the corridor between Renwick Street and Ann Street. Beginning Thursday, October 29, city staff will deliver door hangers to properties within the project area to begin outreach and schedule site visits. The project team will document property access points and utility information to help guide the design process. Informational mailers will also be sent to affected properties, and residents and business owners are encouraged to contact the project team by November 11 to arrange a visit. The project is part of Newburgh’s Long-Term Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan, which aims to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Hudson River while upgrading aging drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure beneath the roadway. Once the underground utility work is complete, Liberty Street will be restored with