“ FOPS Incorporated In May of 2021, the Friends Of the Public Square was incorporated. ”
— MAY 2021
“ FOPS entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Hudson. ”
— JULY 2021
“ FOPS held a Community Bench Painting event and worked with the City of Hudson’s Department of Public Works to remove the two fences around the park’s fountain. ”
— SEPTEMBER 2021
“ Granted 501(c)3 status FOPS was granted 501(c)3 status by the IRS. ”
— OCTOBER 2021
“ Community Input Survey FOPS conducted an online and in person community input survey as well as a Daffodil Bulb Planting Day. ”
— NOVEMBER 2021
“ FOPS will conduct the second Community Input Meeting, this time at the Hudson Area Library on Friday, January 14th. ”
— JANUARY 2022
“ FOPS will be releasing a Request for Qualifications in the early spring of 2022. ”
— MARCH - APRIL 2022
“ Landscape Designer Chosen and Pursuing of Private Funding FOPS will choose a Landscape Designer for the park’s restoration. FOPS will also be pursuing private funding to help with the project’s development. ”
— MAY 2022
“ Additional Community Input Sessions FOPS will hold more extensive Community Input Sessions on the design options and project phases. ”
— JUNE 2022
“ Apply for State Grants for Phase 1 FOPS will apply for State Grants to help fund Phase 1 of the redesign. FOPS will also seek private fundraising and donation matches. ”
— JULY 2022
“ Grants Awarded ”
— NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2022
“ Phase 1 Implementation FOPS will implement Phase 1 of the landscape design. ”
— APRIL 2023
