Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Fundraising And Events topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Park Pals reports $500,000 raised for Newburgh parks; committee readies July 3 celebration
Summary
Park Pals told the committee it raised roughly $500,000 for parks projects, including the new playground. Committee members also discussed July 3 fireworks, a parade and related public-safety planning, with organizers expecting large crowds and coordinating with EMA and law enforcement.
Park Pals reported at its recent annual meeting that it has raised and donated about $500,000 to Newburgh parks, a fundraising milestone the committee acknowledged and thanked volunteers for.
"Park Pals had their annual meeting last night and showed the Park Pals has donated, like, $500,000 to Newburgh Parks," the Chair said, thanking grant partners and individual donors who contributed to the playground and related projects.
Committee members then discussed logistics for the town's July 3 celebration, which includes fireworks, a parade and a family-focused jubilee. Staff and volunteers said organizers expect a significant turnout — last year’s fireworks drew more than 15,000 people — and described partnerships with HNI (a media sponsor), law enforcement and EMA’s mobile command center to help maintain public safety.
Organizers also mentioned a canoeing group arriving May 31 and a Strawberry Fest planned for the end of May; the committee discussed media opportunities tied to a documentary being produced about the canoeists’ journey.
No formal committee votes were required on the event plans at this meeting; staff said promotional work and vendor coordination are ongoing.
