Haldane student, businesses recognized

The Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce presented its annual awards on Tuesday (May 14) at Boscobel in Philipstown.

Percy Parker, a Haldane senior, received the Phil and Esther Baumgarten Scholarship, named for the former owners of the Hudson Peddler.

At the annual Cold Spring Chamber awards, Haldane senior Percy Parker received the Baumgarten Scholarship (left) and John Lee of Bevel Up Woodworks was recognized for best new business (right). Photos provided
At the annual Cold Spring Chamber awards, Haldane senior Percy Parker received the Baumgarten Scholarship (left) and John Lee of Bevel Up Woodworks was recognized for best new business (right).

Among businesses, John Lee of Bevel Up Woodworks was recognized as the best new business; the Endless Skein was presented with the Community Project Award for its collaborative Tempestry Project, highlighting climate change through fabric art; and Chapel Restoration was given the Excellence in the Arts Award. 

Sammy Smith-Coleman and Lara Shihab-Eldin received the Sustainability Steward Award and Katie Cucchiarella accepted the Community Giant Award on behalf of her family’s 40-year-old business, Mid-Hudson Concrete Products.

In addition, Chamber President Nat Prentice presented Jennifer Carlquist, Boscobel’s executive director, with a $1,000 donation to help with the restoration of its library ceiling, which collapsed on April 16. 

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