Progress at Newburgh Community Land Bank and Some Changes

1) The Newburgh Community Land Bank is pleased to announce its two new board members:
Paul Halayko, President, Newburgh Brewing Company
Eddie Williams, Legal Aid Attorney and Newburgh resident.

We regret that Bishop Jeffrey Woody decided to resign from his position because of his work commitments at NECSD and we thank him for his dedication during the Land Bank's formative years.

2) On July 2, the Newburgh Community Land Bank acquired new property from the City of Newburgh. These properties include:
50 Chambers Street
59 Chambers Street (La Vida Community Garden)
29 Lander Street
42 Lander Street
45 Lander Street
130 First Street
183 First Street
185 First Street
187 First Street

From its first acquisition in April, Newburgh Community Land Bank still has available:
159 Grand Street
55 Chambers Street

3) Agenda
Last evening's board agenda included:

I.               Approve June Minutes

II.             Organizational Matters

a.     Board Vacancy—New Candidate Discussion

III.           Updates/Discussion                                                            

a.     Property & Budget Updates

                                               i.     Closings

                                              ii.     FY2014 Update

b.    188 Grand Street Project & Sale Update

c.     13-15 Chambers Project Update

                  d.  Market Analysis Update -- Kevin Dwarka