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Facilities reports ceiling collapse at jail worksite; committee OKs courthouse parking for farmers market
Summary
Facilities staff reported a ceiling collapse at the jail construction site that injured a worker who returned to work the following Monday; the committee also authorized use of the 560 Warren Street parking lot for Hudson's farmers market.
Columbia County facilities staff reported a safety incident at a jail renovation project and secured committee approval for use of a county parking lot for a city farmers market.
Incident report: staff said a worker fell through a section of the county building ceiling while working at the jail construction site; the employee fell about nine feet and was struck on the head. Facilities staff said the worker returned to work the following Monday and crews rebraced the ceiling. The committee heard the account as part of facilities updates.
Farmers market resolution: staff presented and the committee approved a resolution authorizing the City of Hudson to use the 560 Warren Street parking lot for the farmers market. The motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: the reported fall underscores ongoing safety oversight at renovation sites; the parking‑lot authorization supports a community event.
What's next: facilities will continue construction oversight and follow safety protocols; staff will process the parking‑lot use authorization with the city.
