The PCD has
proved to be a successful organization in its short history. Successes
have been many ……………..a synopsis of
some of the projects the PCD has been proud to be involved in are highlighted
below. Please review the index of annual reports on the publication
page for more details regarding the growth and successes of the PCD. Hard
copies of the annual reports our also available at the PCD office. This
PCD program supported by funding from Colgate University provided for a 50%
grant and a 40% no interest six year loan to participating Hamilton building
owners who wish to improve the appearance of their buildings, including design,
construction management and construction costs. An important aspect of the façade program is the maintenance of the individual historic features of each building. Over a dozen facades were completed through this program while the potential for additional projects exists through the reimbursement of the revolving loan fund.
An effort to revitalize
the well-used and increasingly time-worn park was born in 2000. Community meetings
gathered ideas about the key elements for a new restored park. Through a grant
proposal written by the PCD the Village of Hamilton was awarded a $100,000 matching
grant from the NYS Department of Parks and Recreation. The PCD was also enlisted
to manage the entire fundraising effort in support of this project which was
completed in 2002. Fountains and a new performance venue pavilion, in memory
of Ian Porter Hale, were made possible by gifts from a variety of sources including
Colgate, Colgate Class of 2000, and many individuals and friends.
This initiative designed to foster business growth and stability in the area provided one-on-one technical assistance, specialized consultants and workshops to a variety of small businesses and entrepeneurs in the PCD service area. Since its inception in the year 2000, the Life’s Work program has provided direct services to over 40 businesses and has sponsored many workshops including the popular “Business Building Series”. A variety of funding sources supported this program, including USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant, John Ben Snow Foundation, CNY Community Foundation and the Hinman Foundation.
Streetscape improvements on the corner of 12B and Lebanon Street funded through the John Martin Foundation and a New York Main Street Grant through the Village of Hamilton, included design and creation of an inviting public plaza with historic lights, period benches, ornamental pear trees, trash receptacles and a community kiosk. Installation of a traffic preemption system at the intersection of Route 12B and Lebanon Street, as well as, on eight fire/emergency vehicles completed this project in 2005.
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