Press Release: Revised Bids Solicited for Seventh Street Park Renovation
Friends of the Public Square (FOPS) and the City of Hudson are pleased to announce that new bids are being solicited for the first stage of renovating the Seventh Street Park.
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Latest Update
Update on latest bidding process results of August 11, 2026
FOPS received two bids for renovations in the Seventh Street Park. Both came in significantly higher than the amount we had estimated based on the scope of work and the funds FOPS has raised to date. Accordingly, FOPS decided to reject the bids and solicit new
Previous Updates
Update on the bid & project schedule
We've delayed the bid while we waited to see when we could expect the $250,000 earmark secured by Rep. Riley. We're now going to bid early July.
A re-bid of the project and a new timeline
FOPS is on the verge of re-bidding a revised phase one projects. If all goes to plan, the fences should be up in the coming months.
Rep. Josh Riley secures $250,000 for the Public Square!
Riley secures $250K for 7th Street Park renovations
Construction Delays
Construction on the Seventh Street Park, expected to begin this summer, will be delayed due to the need to raise more funds.
Renovation is Out for Bid
The Public Square renovation went out to bid. Two contractors provided bids for the project. Colarusso &Sons was the lowest qualified bidder and will be awarded the contract.
HPC Approves the Fountain Design
The Hudson Historic preservation Commission HPC held a Public Hearing Oct. 25, 2024 regarding the design proposed for the fountain.
Veterans Memorial Relocation Design
On July 17, 2024, Friends of the Public Square and Starr Whitehouse hosted a meeting with representatives of the VFW and the American Legion to present the proposed design for the repositioning of the Veterans Memorial in the park.
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