City of Beacon

Councilmember Aymar-Blair (Ward 4) Office Hours
2023-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Trax Coffee House, 1 E Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
Councilmember Aymar-Blair will be holding his office hours on Sunday, March 19th (from 10 am – 12 pm) at Trax Coffee House in Beacon, NY.

Community Quarterly
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | City of Beacon Recreation Department, 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
COMMUNITY QUARTERLY OVERVIEW
The City Council of Beacon believes our city government is made stronger through an engaged and active public. While there are already several ways for those who live and work in Beacon to provide feedback, input and inspiration for City Council, we believe that Council has a pro-active role to play in making our government more accessible and participatory.
To that end, we are hosting a series of Community Quarterlies to give a platform for Beaconites to share ideas with each other and vote through a set of priorities for City Council to address moving forward.

Each CQ will center on a question articulated by Council and have three phases:
– PART 1: Survey for Solutions – due by Monday, March 13th.
– PART 2: Public Forum – scheduled for Saturday, March 18th at the Beacon Recreation Center.
– PART 3: Community Vote – Ballots will be released following the Public Form and the voting period will last two weeks.

THE FIRST 2023 COMMUNITY QUARTERLY CENTRAL QUESTION IS: What is a Community Climate Initiative that the City should support?
– Ideas must be lead by an individual Beacon resident or Beacon-based group or organization
– Ideas must address the central question as well as offer a clear solution or proposal
– Offered solutions must be within the scope of Beacon municipal government, to the best knowledge of the submitter. Council will verify details here as needed.
– A representative for the Idea must be available to come present the idea at the Public Forum on SAT, MAR 18 10AM-12PM | Recreation Center (23 W Center St)
– Ideas must be submitted by MON, MAR 13 by filling out this Google Form OR in-person to Ben Swanson at Beacon City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza

Paper copies of the Ballots are available to print HERE and are also available for pick-up at the following locations during regular operating hours:
1) City Hall | 1 Municipal Plaza
2) Beacon Rec Center | 23 West Center St
3) Howland Public Library | 313 Main St

BCQ1 2023 - Flyer

Human Rights Commission Meeting
2023-03-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:00
The purpose of the City of Beacon Human Relations Commission is to create and foster a community climate of tolerance and understanding. The Commission inquiries into incidents of tension and conflict within the community and accepts and investigates complaints from citizens who perceive that their rights under the law have been violated.

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Planning Board Meeting (POSTPONED)
2023-03-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
This scheduled 3/14/23 Planning Board meeting has been postponed due to inclement weather. A rescheduled date and time will be announced and posted to the City Calendar as soon as possible.

City Council Meeting (RESCHEDULED to 3/20/23)
2023-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
This meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, March 20th due to inclement weather. The March 20th Council meeting will be a workshop and meeting.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Meeting of March 13, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend and comment in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend and comment via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Meeting of March 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

Parade of Green
2023-03-11 12:00 - 14:00
Beacon’s annual Parade of Green will take place along Main Street on March 11, 2023 rain or shine! The parade begins at noon along the West end of Main Street!

Tree Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Classroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
The City of Beacon Tree Advisory Committee is an all-volunteer group of Beacon residents dedicated to the improvement and preservation of a healthy environment as it relates to Beacon’s urban forest and public trees.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00-7:00 pm at 1 Municipal Plaza, Lower Level, Classroom, Beacon, NY 12508.
Minutes from prior meetings can be found here.

Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-03-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
The City of Beacon Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) is charged with advising the Planning Board and the City Council on matters affecting the preservation, development, and use of the natural and man-made features in the City. Meetings are held both in-person at One Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508 in the municipal courtroom and remotely via zoom. Please see the corresponding invitation below to attend:

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Councilmember McCray (Ward 2) Office Hours
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:45 | Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
Councilmember McCray will hold July Office Hours on Tuesday, March 7th at the Howland Public Library (313 Main St) from 6:00 – 7:45 P.M. Appointments can be booked for other times here.

City Council Workshop
2023-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Workshop of March 6, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Workshop of March 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

City Council Meeting
2023-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Meeting of February 27, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend and comment in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend and comment via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Meeting of February 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

Beacon Spring Celebration of Light
2023-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Polhill Park, Main St. & South Ave., Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
For more details, click here!

Parking and Traffic Safety Committee Meeting
2023-02-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Classroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
The City of Beacon Traffic Safety Committee studies traffic conditions on streets and highways within the City. The Committee analyzes reports of accidents and recommends to the appropriate legislative bodies, departments or commissions such changes in roles, orders, regulations and existing law as the Committee may deem advisable.
Meetings take place in the Classroom in City Hall at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. Please use the Building Department entrance around the back of the building.

Zoning Board Meeting
2023-02-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States

City Council Workshop
2023-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Workshop of February 21, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Workshop of February 21, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

City Offices Closed for Presidents' Day
2023-02-20

Councilmember Aymar-Blair (Ward 4) Office Hours
2023-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Trax Coffee House, 1 E Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
Councilmember Aymar-Blair will be holding his office hours on Sunday, February 19th (from 10 am – 12 pm) at Trax Coffee House in Beacon, NY.

Councilmember Rhodes (Ward 1) Office Hours
2023-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Homespun Foods, 232 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
Councilmember Rhodes will be holding office hours on Friday, February 17th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Homespun Foods.
Alternatively, office hours may be scheduled by appointment; reach out to Councilmember Rhodes at mrhodes@beaconny.gov.

Planning Board Meeting
2023-02-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States

City Council Meeting
2023-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Meeting of February 14, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend and comment in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend and comment via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Meeting of February 14, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

City Offices Closed for Lincoln's Birthday
2023-02-13

City Council Workshop
2023-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Workshop of February 6, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Workshop of February 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

Red Cross Blood Drive
2023-02-03 11:30 - 16:30 | City of Beacon Recreation Department, 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY, 12508
The Red Cross needs your help!
We are currently in a severe blood shortage and we need to collect as much as possible to ensure a safe blood supply for the hospitals. Donations have been down due to seasonal illness, storms and the holidays.
Additionally because of the shortage, we are asking you to encourage folks to sign up for a POWER RED donation. You have 2 machines at your drive, so there is one of these appointments each hour. Normally we only collect this from O+, O-, A- and B-, but because of the shortage we are also collecting from A+ and B+….which mean almost EVERYONE who meets the physical requirements can do this.
For POWER RED donation only:
Males must be a minimum of 5’1” and 130 lbs.
Females must be a minimum of 5’3” and 150 lbs. (this is new height requirement)
Schedule to donate at www.RedCrossBlood.org (use sponsor code: Beacon).

City Council Meeting
2023-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Meeting of January 30, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend and comment in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend and comment via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Meeting of January 30, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

Parking and Traffic Safety Committee Meeting
2023-01-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Classroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
The City of Beacon Traffic Safety Committee studies traffic conditions on streets and highways within the City. The Committee analyzes reports of accidents and recommends to the appropriate legislative bodies, departments or commissions such changes in roles, orders, regulations and existing law as the Committee may deem advisable.
Meetings take place in the Classroom in City Hall at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. Please use the Building Department entrance around the back of the building

City Council Workshop
2023-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Beacon City Council will be holding the City Council Workshop of January 23, 2023 in the Courtroom at 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY 12508. The meeting will simultaneously be streamed via Zoom. The public can attend in the Courtroom, or access the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86919893837?pwd=[REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED] To the extent internet access is not available, the public can attend via telephone by dialing + 1 929 205 6099 and entering the Webinar ID: 869 1989 3837 Passcode: [REDACTED]
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the City Council Workshop of January 23, 2023 at 7:00 pm can be accessed live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvPpigGwZDeR7WYmw-SuDxg

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
2023-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Courtroom in City Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Beacon, NY, 12603, United States
