According to the organizers this year's effort will zero in on many identified problematic areas. For example, concentrated efforts and focus will be on the conditions of the bike path and the low lying areas in an effort to discourage the spread of the West Nile Virus. By working cooperatively together this group has, and will continue to make a significant difference in the overall appearance of the City. The members of the Beautification Committee are a motivated group of volunteers who are representative of the greater Cohoes community. They work to spruce-up many areas in community including but not limited to local parks, walkways, plazas, gateways, or entrances to the City, areas in or around schools, the downtown business district, green areas adjacent to City streets, in and around residential neighborhoods.
Plans are underway to continue with an awards program that was initiated in prior years.
To assist as in the past the Cohoes Kiwanis Club has agreed to provide the volunteers with refreshments throughout the morning until lunch time at the Van Schaick Pond. The entire community benefits from the efforts of the Beautification Committee. By giving their time, talent and treasure they set the standard for the rest of the community. It is hoped that others will follow their lead to encourage greater voluntary support for the program. This year's co-chairpersons are Barbara McDonald and John D. Grego.