Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lori Bosworth’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York State Cemetery Board Meeting
The board meeting included updates on legislative reports and cemetery division staffing. Discussions were held regarding vandalism fund applications, including approval for Huron Evergreen Cemetery and tabling an application for Veil Cemetery. An inquiry from Tiny Realy LLC regarding reestablishing city cremations was addressed and deemed withdrawn. The board also entertained public comments concerning proposed development projects and concerns regarding out-of-state cremation operations.
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The council meeting included introductions of members and a new council appointment. The discussion focused on the current state of the wood products industry, emphasizing its economic importance and addressing strategic challenges. A detailed presentation from Empire State Development outlined various economic development tools available to support the industry, such as site selection services, workforce development programs, tax incentives for manufacturers, and resources for business growth and export support.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered a range of operational and program-related topics. Key discussions included the publication of the annual report and its distribution to legislative committees, the successful recruitment of a new state aid district operations specialist, and updates on grant-funded projects including the purchase of an excavator for county work. The committee reviewed upcoming events like the annual meeting and conservation workshops. There was a detailed presentation on the Climate Resilient Farming program, with updates on active and completed contracts, and a dashboard review for point-source pollution management. The meeting also addressed the need for ongoing engineering support across various districts and announced the formation of a beginner farmer advisory board.
Aug 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Natural Fiber Textile Development Workgroup Meeting
The meeting included introductions of the workgroup members and presentations on various industry updates. Key topics discussed were the food and fiber processing grant program, the beginner farmer grant program, and the second year of the Wool Center at the state fair. The group reviewed the progress of a short documentary project premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival and discussed various collaborations involving the New York Fashion Innovation Center and the Hudson Valley Textile Project, such as farmer fiber surveys, the upcoming NYFIC lab at RPI, and the New York fiber trail. Future initiatives regarding workforce development for the textile industry, including potential internship and apprenticeship programs, were also highlighted along with the need for expanded regional wool scouring facilities.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
