Public Spaces Initiative October Board Update

Public Spaces Initiative October Board Update

• Ash Bradley‐Rickard, Chair

• Perry Allen

• Linda DiGasper

• Betsy Brauer

• Polina Malikin

• Nicole Rogers

• Trustee Steven Appenzeller, Liaison

Mission To develop and facilitate the creation of public park, art, and community spaces throughout the Village of Red Hook

Public Meetings are held the 4th Saturday of each month at 10 am, in person at the Village Hall unless otherwise noted (email Ash Bradley‐Rickard for the meeting location).

October 21[st] Fall Pumpkin Event – Pumpkins in the Park

1. Two preschools have agreed to par�cipate for the event, Funshine and Li�leFeet with volunteers and supplies

2. PSI has reached out to mul�ple farms and grocers for wholesale pumpkins and is wai�ng for responses. Follow ups will be sent this week

3. Portapo�y has been secured with ADA accessibility

4. Flyers have been designed and printed for public pos�ng through the village and submission to events.

5. Date set as Oct 21[st] , from 1 pm to 3 pm

Pollinator Pathway

1. Members are finalizing submission for Village of Red Hook page on the Pollinator Pathway website and will be submi�ng this month for approval.

2. Have had posi�ve feedback this year from the RHCC and Elmendorf Inn on the gardens currently established

Abraham’s Park Project

1. Members have been mee�ng with the Mayor and other Village and Town representa�ves to help with the vision for the Park.

2. Had a successful survey set up during Hardscrabble day with community feedback.

Bard College

1. Bard college has reached out for informa�on on outdoor art installa�ons

2. PSI working to help document what is needed by Village from ar�sts or others when applying to have an installa�on or for using Village space.