Message from Supervisor Meyers Regarding Town Finances

From Supervisor Meyers:

I want to give a quick synopsis of where the Town of New Windsor is heading next year as it relates to the town’s finances/taxes. The town, as is the case with many businesses and residents, is not in great financial condition. The town comptroller has cautioned me a number of times regarding his concerns as it relates to the town’s fiscal condition going forward next year. Two huge issues/problems facing the town are the economy and our union contracts with our unionized employees. These contracts were negotiated a couple of years ago during different economic times. An attempt was made to seek some concessions from the PBA and the CSEA - to no avail as of this time. Many of our businesses and residents are struggling (nationally 25% of businesses have gone out of business and are not coming back). I have been told many times recently by owners and residents: “I don’t know how I am going to pay my taxes.” We cannot continue going forward as if nothing is wrong.

I will update our taxpayers over the coming weeks as to what steps I am going to propose to the Town Board to address this situation. To me, raising taxes is not an option.
 

12/7-12/11: Town Hall open via appointment only from 11am-3pm

Town Hall will be open the week of December 7 - December 11 via appointment only, between the hours of 11am-3pm. Please call (845) 565-8800 to reach the department you need to schedule an appointment with.

We encourage anyone who can conduct business via phone or email to please do so.

11/30-12/4: Town Hall open via appointment only from 11am-3pm

Town Hall will be open the week of November 30 through December 4 via appointment only, between the hours of 11am-3pm. Please call (845) 565-8800 to reach the department you need to schedule an appointment with.

We encourage anyone who can conduct business via phone or email to please do so.

New Windsor designated a yellow COVID-19 hot zone by New York State

The State of New York has designated New Windsor as a COVID-19 hot zone (yellow) as of today, November 19.  In Orange County, New Windsor has been the number two municipality for positive cases in the last number of days.  Two other designated yellow hot zones in Orange County at the moment are the Cities of Newburgh and Middletown.

Supervisor Meyers is asking our residents to please adhere to the guidelines issued by the Department of Health. These include, but not limited to, wearing masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing. Supervisor Meyers is very concerned about the impact on the Town if we are moved to an orange hot zone.

Listed below are the three zones and the information about each.

New Windsor Town Hall Closed 11/19-11/20

Due to Town Wide COVID-19 issues, Town Hall will be closed tomorrow, November 19, and Friday November 20.  Court is cancelled for Thursday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 24.

Refuse and recycling will be picked up as normal on Thursday and Friday of this week.

Boil Water Advisory in Affect: Keats Dr & Additional Streets

A boil water advisory is in affect for the attached streets as of November 12, 2020 due to an emergency leak repair.  

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

The boil water advisory for all streets in the attached advisory has been lifted as of today, November 11th. You no longer need to boil your water.

Halloween Curfew Dates & Times Information

Just a reminder that starting tomorrow through Monday morning, a Halloween curfew will be in effect.  This is the normal curfew the town enacts each year. 

The curfew is in effect for minors under the age of 18 during the following days and times:

Friday October 30th at 6pm until 6am on Saturday October 31st.
Saturday October 31st at 6pm until 6am Sunday, November 1st.
Sunday, November 1st at 6pm until 6am on Monday November 2nd.

During these times anyone under the age of 18 will be required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Exceptions to this are for minors traveling to or from school, work or a medical emergency.  The town thanks everyone for their anticipated compliance in this to help keep the holiday safe for all.

Early Voting Times and Locations

2024 Early Voting Information

Police Arrest Man in Connection to Thefts from Motor Vehicles

Release Date – August 28, 2020:

The Town of New Windsor Police Department arrested a man today in connection to stealing property out of parked cars in the Town of New Windsor. The incidents all occurred during the overnight hours between the dates of August 11th and August 21st along Riley Road and Moores Hill Road. Additionally, all of the vehicles involved were unlocked and parked on driveways outside of houses when the thefts occurred.

Detective Kevin Moore arrested 46-year-old Michael J. Barilla of New Paltz, NY and charged him with Grand Larceny, 4th degree (E-Felony) and two counts of Petit Larceny (A-Misdemeanor). Mr. Barilla was issued an appearance ticket and released without bail, as per the bail reform law, to appear in the Town of New Windsor Criminal Court on September 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. before Town Justice Noreen Calderin.

This type of crime is easily preventable and the Police Department needs the public’s help in stopping it from occurring. The public is reminded to lock all car doors when parking a car and to also remove all valuables from the interior of the vehicle. This will eliminate the possibility of becoming a victim of this type of crime.

Anyone with additional information regarding these crimes can contact Detective Moore of the New Windsor Police Department at (845)565-7000.