Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states.
To create space for safe, physical distancing, the City of Hudson is extending Shared Summer Streets through the summer. The Hudson Shared Summer Streets Program is going to make street space available to businesses, residents, and local organizations in new ways.
Here’s some helpful information:
The roadway space is shared by people walking, biking, and driving at low speeds. These programs generally allow people walking and biking in both directions to use the road, and people driving are expected to yield to them.
Local Access Only and Shared Street signs are posted at key cross streets to discourage through traffic, but the street remains open for residents of the street, emergency vehicles, deliveries and short-term pick-up. Signs and barriers are intended to be easily understood by all users, with no additional police presence required.
Hudson held a trial weekend from Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28. After an evaluation of that weekend, including reviewing a survey of business owners, residents and visitors, the program will continue, with amended conditions.
All photos in this post by JD Urban
The Hudson Tourism Board has launched “Project Hudson,” a program to promote Hudson as an attractive destination while strengthening our local communities and economy. The Hudson Tourism Board is welcoming proposals for short, and long-term projects that promote Hudson as an attractive destination and strengthen our local businesses, business associations, and cultural organizations
Businesses and organizations, based in the city of Hudson, are invited to fill out the application online or by hand. The board will consider applications that:
The Tourism Board is tasked with using its funds to promote our city. With Project Hudson, the board hopes to take small steps toward supporting the creativity, ingenuity, and civic-mindedness of Hudsonians to create a more vibrant, healthy, equitable, and safe place to live and to be.
This grant program is being administered with the help and support of the Columbia Economic Development Corporation.
MORE:
www.cityofhudson.org
cityofhudson.org/news_detail_T10_R249.php
www.columbiaedc.com
Columbia County Libraries will be starting up curbside services on June 17th. The libraries hope to allow patrons back in the buildings to select their own materials soon, but for now, the buildings remain closed to the public. Staff will be on hand during most of the library’s normal hours to answer questions and process requests, but pickup will be available during more limited times. Check with your library for their specific days and hours.
Exciting news for Columbia County as we officially enter Phase 2 of the State’s Reopening plan.
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and Columbia County Tourism have joined forces to assist in the Columbia Comeback/Buy Local crusade.
NEW to this combined effort is a “Columbia County Retail List.” Please shop local and let’s all advocate for a successful Columbia County Comeback!
To see the spreadsheet with category specific tabs of open businesses, click/tap on the following image or visit: docs.google.com/spreadsheets
For the list of food and drink businesses with take-out and delivery options, visit:
https://columbiacountytourism.org/dine/takeout-delivery-columbia-county-ny/
MORE:
www.columbiaedc.com
columbiacountytourism.org
columbiachamber-ny.com
