Columbia County, in consideration of NYS Community Development Block Grant funded programs, will be holding a Public Hearing in the Committee Room at the Columbia County Office Building. The intent of this public hearing is to give a full description of the proposed project, to provide information on the estimated time schedule to accomplish the activity and to provide an opportunity for comment on the proposed 2011 CDBG Hudson Valley Creamery Job Creation Project. The Community Development Block Grant Program must meet one of three national objectives: benefit to low and moderate-income persons, elimination of slums and blight or urgent needs affecting the health and safety of the community. Up to $350,000 will be requested to support equipment purchases resulting in the creation of 20-25 jobs within a 24 month period. Minimally, 51% of the jobs will be made available to low-mod persons. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and offer comment. Written comments and questions can be mailed to Columbia County Planning and Economic Development, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534. Please phone 518-828-3375 if special accommodations are required for your attendance.