Community Coat Drive through January 31

Community coat drive for new or gently used coats for all ages.

2024 Year End Update from Supervisor Bedetti

Supervisor Bedetti has reviewed his first year in office. He would like to acknowledge the Town Board and Town Employees who have worked together towards goals set for 2024.

• Managed a 52 million dollar budget, with the lowest tax increase in 10 years, just $29 per average home in New Windsor for 2025.
• Continued infrastructure improvements: New sewer plant is progressing and investigating a new water plant at Stewart Airport.
• Negotiated new contracts through 2027 with all Town employee unions.
• Enforced quality of life concerns - worked to shut down illegal spa’s and smoke shops. Worked with owners to address poor property conditions at five corners and other locations in Town.
• Revitalized the Last Encampment and Calvary Cemetery. The Town has retaken ownership of the Last Encampment once again.
• Worked with New York State to repave Little Britain Road and fixing flooding issues on River Road.
• New Windsor Hero Banner Program started to honor our veterans with 25+ banners hung already.
• Increased communication with residents through social media, LED sign at town hall and electronic information boards in town buildings. Calls and emails returned seven days a week.
• Actively pursued all available grant money available for the Town to apply for.
• Continued five year paving project to ensure all town roads are freshly paved.
• ADA Upgrades for Town Hall, Marasco Center, Community Center and Gazebo at Town Hall.
• Rented vacant town properties to generate income from them. 
• Worked with New York State DMV to add a road test location in New Windsor. 
• Passed local law regarding ATV’s.
• Town Clerk Patty Clarino has added evening and weekend hours for residents. 
• Reduced Dog Park fees for residents and dog license cost for Seniors. 
• Created a virtual town suggestion box on our website, with paper copies available at town hall.

Recreation Department

• Continued upgrades of recreation facilities including new walking paths, cleanup of parks and additional lighting. 
• Received $950,000 grant being used towards a splash pad and improvements at Kristi Babcock Park and Ruscitti Park. 
• Received grant to start revitalizing the teen center. 
• Created Recreation Master Plan. 
• Hired new Recreation Director.

New Windsor Police Department

• Fully upgraded New Windsor Police Communications room via grant money with in house labor.
• Added Deputy Police Chief, five new officers, promoted detectives and sergeants.
• Started New Windsor Police drone unit with grant money.
• Received over $232,000 in grant money towards technology upgrades.
• Paved New Windsor Police range for training.
• Negotiated new contract with Washingtonville School District for a school resource officer.

Local Smoke Shops Shut Down Following Unannounced Inspections

Press release from the New Windsor Police Department regarding unannounced smoke shop inspections conducted last week.

Supervisor Bedetti stated, "Thank you to the New Windsor Police Department, Orange County, NYS Office of Cannabis Management, NYS Tax and Finance Department and other agencies for their outstanding enforcement work on several local smoke shops over the past two days. New Windsor had two shops shut down and another issued violations and fines. New Windsor will continue to use all legal means necessary to make sure businesses in New Windsor comply with all required regulations."

Town Clerk Hours Update: October 10th & 12th

Please note, the Town Clerk's office will not be open until 6pm on Thursday, October 10, and will not open on Saturday, October 12. The clerk's office will be open regular hours on October 10, from 8:30am-4:30pm.

Late Thursday hours will resume on Thursday, October 17, and Saturday hours will resume on Saturday, November 9. 

Time Change on New Windsor Farmers Market

Time change for our farmers market! After much feedback, the New Windsor Farmers Market will run from 12pm-6pm each week.

Supervisor Bedetti stated "We received feedback from our residents who might not be able to get to the market by 4pm. With that in mind we have adjusted the time of the market to run from 12pm-6pm each week. This way people can shop on their lunch break or way home from work!"

Vendor space is still available! Vendors may sell fruits, vegetables or any other type of food or non food related items! Please contact us with any interest or questions.

Orange County Mobile DMV at New Windsor Town Hall on May 28

Supervisor Stephen A. Bedetti is happy to announce the Orange County Mobile DMV will be back at New Windsor Town Hall next month! The mobile DMV will be here on Tuesday, May 28th from 10am-3:30pm. New Windsor residents can process many of the normal DMV transactions right here at town hall.

Supervisor Bedetti would like to thank Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew for once again bringing this service to our residents!

Dog Park Kick Off Party! Saturday April 27, 11am-2pm

Join Supervisor Stephen A. Bedetti, Town Clerk Patty Clarino and Animal Control Officer Stacy Conley for the kickoff of our Dog Park season on Saturday, April 27 from 11am-2pm!

All pups will have a great time running together at the park, followed by a smooch your pooch booth and pup cups! For the adults, Carmella's Cucina food truck will be onsite with some delicious eats while everyone shakes their tail to music.

All dogs attending must have a visible rabies and dog license tag attached to their collars. If you are not a member of our dog park currently you are still welcome to attend, as long as your pup has a current rabies and dog license attached to their collar. We'll have information on how you can join as well!

Town Clerk's Office open Thursday evenings and one Saturday per month starting March 7

Town Clerk Patricia A. Clarino and Supervisor Stephen A. Bedetti are happy to announce evening and weekend hours for residents who need to conduct business at the Town Clerk’s office. Starting Thursday, March 7 the Town Clerk’s office will be open until 6pm each Thursday. Starting Saturday, March 9, the Clerk’s office will be open on the second Saturday of the month from 9am-12pm. For Saturday openings, dates will be posted on the Town Clerk’s webpage at newwindsor-ny.gov.

Town Clerk Clarino stated: “Our residents lead busy lives and cannot always get to my office during normal hours for business that needs to be conducted in person. Many residents voiced a need for this when I was campaigning and I am proud to deliver on my promise.”

Supervisor Bedetti stated: “We pride ourselves on being available for our residents. I am happy to see our Town Clerks office starting evening and weekend hours. It is important that we provide every resident the opportunity for these additional hours for those residents who cannot make it during our normal business hours.”

Town Hall normal business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

New Windsor Parkland Alienation: 145 Caesars Lane

See attached Full Environmental Assessment Form regarding 145 Caesars Lane, New Windsor NY 12553.

Also attached are maps of the Proposed Parkland Alienation and Boundary Survey.

Notice of Special Election: Salisbury Mills Fire District

See attached notice of Special Election for the Salisbury Mills Fire District.