Main Street Focus Group

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Goals

Coordinate the visual and economic revitalization of Main Street (Thayer Gate to Bear Mountain) and establish complimentary "Themes".

Short Range Projects

Building and Construction

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West Point's improvements to Abram's Gate
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Develop suggestions for improvement to the Visitors Center's entrance that would enhance its relationship to "Main Street".

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Develop suggestions for signage improvements to the Visitors Center's entrance.

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Signage
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Schedule field trips to communities that have successfully implemented attractive and effective signage.

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Facades
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Invite property owners planning to make improvements to consult with this committee for possible help in making changes that would complement our two "Themes" (Revolutionary for Ft. Montgomery and Turn of the Century for the Village of Highland Falls).

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Setup field trips to communities that have successfully implemented improvements to their community's buildings' facades.

Dr. Brewer's Restoration
"What can be done"

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The Before Work Began 3/97 Finished 4/98

Beautification

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New plantings and maintenance of them in north (Village) and south (Ft. Montgomery) areas of the Town of Highlands

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Highland Brook cleanup and plantings

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Review Town of Highlands for simple, inexpensive improvements.

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Benjamin Moore campaign for Town and Village.

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Recruit the help of other Organizations and residents in executing beautification projects.

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Install Water Fountains at the Kiosk and Memorial Park.

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Implement an "Adopt a Garden" program.

Grant Writing

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Research what grant watch programs are available through state and federal legislators.

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Establish a single person contact in each office of agencies or corporations that offer grants.

Economic Development

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Setup field trips to communities that have successfully redeveloped their Main Street.

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Recruit realtor to aid in bringing in new businesses to the community.

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Establish Business Association.
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Set policies and standards

Long Range Projects

Building and Construction

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Signage
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Use information from Field trip communities to put together ordinances that cover the enter Town of Highlands.
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Come up with an incentive for businesses to join with Vision and come up with a plan to improve signage

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Contract one sign maker that would make signs for the Town of Highlands that would work with our two "Themes" (Revolutionary for Ft. Montgomery and Turn of the Century for the Village of Highland Falls).

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Facades
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Use information from Field trips communities to put together ordinances that cover the enter Town of Highlands.

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Traffic/Parking
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Auto and Pedestrian

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Engineering
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Wires underground or repositioned

Beautification

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Highland Brook improvements
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Set up trails and picnic areas

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Ladycliff Park improvements

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Develop "Jr. Garden Club"

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Work with Ladycliff Alumni Association to improve gardens and install picnic tables

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Brooks Lake improvements
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Put in trails to connect to Bear Mt. Trails.

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Picnic area

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Garrison Pond improvements
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Walking path around pond

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Picnic area at northwest end

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Develop and implement a plan to get benches, waste receptacles and lighting fixtures for the Town of Highlands that would work with our two "Themes" (Revolutionary for Ft. Montgomery and Turn of the Century for the Village of Highland Falls).

Grant Writing

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Establish a yearly schedule for grant applications.

Bobbi Polak - Main Street ChairBobbi Polak chairs this action committee and can be reached at 446-2258 or by email

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