Orange County Municipality Websites & Board Meeting Dates
What does this measure?
This indicator provides information on municipal websites and the regular board meeting schedules of Orange County’s villages, towns, and cities. Board Meeting dates are listed as reported by each municipality, noting the frequency and times at which local government meetings are held.
Summary Statement
All Orange County municipalities maintain websites and publish Board Meeting schedules, typically held one or two times per month. Villages such as Chester, Cornwall-on-Hudson, and Warwick meet on fixed Mondays or Tuesdays, while towns like Blooming Grove, Cornwall, and Goshen hold regular sessions twice per month. Cities including Middletown, Newburgh, and Port Jervis maintain monthly schedules. While most municipalities meet during evening hours, there are variations, with some starting at 6:30 pm and others holding morning meetings. The 2025 update confirms that all municipalities provide both online access to information and publicly scheduled meeting times, ensuring regular opportunities for civic participation.
Source
Each individual municipality