Campaign Sign is Just the Beginning

Sign-raising-line-up — The Library’s fundraising campaign got a strong show of support by City and State representatives at Saturday’s sign raising. Pictured here, from left: Mark Orton – President of the Library Board of Trustees, Emily Chameides, Library Director, Sean Eldridge – NY 19th Congressional District candidate, Didi Barrett – NY State Assemblymember for District 106, Ridge Harris – Representing Congressman Chris Gibson of NY Congressional District 19, Deborah Simonsmeier – representing Senator Kathleen Marchione of NY’s 43rd District, Mayor William Hallenbeck of Hudson, Tiffany Garriga – 2nd Ward Alderman, Ellen Thurston – 3rd Ward Supervisor, Don Moore – President, Common Council. Not shown: John Friedman, 3rd Ward Alderman.

On Saturday, May 3^rd, the Committee for the Hudson Area Library unveiled the “progress sign” charting pledges and donation achievement. Designed by Tim Legg , graphic designer at Wingo, Inc., the sign will be updated frequently as fans of the Library donate in support of the move to the Hudson Armory – projected to take place in early 2015.

“We’ve positioned this sign within view of the Fourth Street traffic lights and the Warren Street intersection beyond,” said Board of Trustees President, Mark Orton. “That way, the entire community will be able to watch our progress and, we hope, be inspired to contribute and add to the total collected.” The event brought together City and State dignitaries along with many public supporters.