Author: Rich "Trixie" Volo

For Immediate Release The Economic Development Committee of the City of Hudson, led by Fourth Ward Alderman Rich Volo, has received pre-approval from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Charge Ready NY program for a $24,000 grant reimbursement for three electric vehicle charger stations – six…

For over a year, East Light Partners has been working with the City of Hudson’s Economic Development committee (that I chair) and other local organizations to develop a community solar farm in Greenport, directly outside the City’s border. The contract between East Light Partners and the City of Hudson will…

Many received the RED STICKER this past week from DPW in Hudson.Why? In the past, China used to buy much of the US’s recyclables – that is up until the new Chinese NATIONAL SWORD policy that started in January 2018. Stricter guidelines on the quality of recyclable materials – recyclables…

On May 31st, good news to the City of Hudson! The City was awarded one of the two grants for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger stations and ports. The grant from National Grid will pay for the digging and construction work to connect the charging stations to the grid. I learned…

This has been months in the making, and this is just ONE of the major hurdles, but the city has been approved for a grant from National Grid for the construction work related to EV Charger stations!

The Friday before Easter Sunday, myself, Peter Merante and Ria Everts from the Salvation Army put together 75 baskets for the residents of the FASNY Firefighters Home. Everyone received baskets, candy, cards, and an oatmeal raisin cookie from Trixie’s Oven.

City of Hudson takes the Pledge and becomes part of NYS Climate Smart Communities! Over the past few months, I’ve been working on obtaining grant money for Electric Charging stations and making Hudson part of the NYS Climate Smart Communities. Two resolutions came before the Common Council last week –…

Sunday, May 19th – Noon to 4pm Pack a lunch and drinks and enjoy a picnic with neighbors in the Hudson City Cemetery!

Hello Fourth Ward! After a little over one year of being Alderman for the 4th Ward of the City of Hudson, I have decided to run again. I am currently walking around the Ward asking people to sign my petition to be placed on the ballot. The Primary this year…

Last August, there was an incident of a dog in a hot car, over 90 degrees heat, direct sunlight for over an hour until the police arrived. As part of the City of Hudson’s Legal Committee, I asked our City attorney, what were the consequences. There is a state AG…