The City of Newburgh announces that the Charter Review Commission will hold its first meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person at the Activity Center, located at 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550. 

The Charter Review Commission was established pursuant to Local Law No. A of 2026, adopted by the City Council on May 26, 2026, and is tasked with reviewing the entire City Charter and determine whether to prepare a draft of a proposed new or revised City Charter, propose revisions or amendments to specific chapters of the current City Charter, or propose no changes at all to the current City Charter.

The Commission’s initial organizational meeting will provide an opportunity for members to establish the Commission’s leadership, procedures, and regular meeting schedule.

To view the livestream of the Commission’s initial organizational meeting on November 12, 2026, please visit: ityofnewburgh-ny.gov/289/Live-Video-Streaming

For additional information visit: cityofnewburgh-ny.gov/724/Charter-Review-Commission