12 January Supervisor Bedetti Annouces Winter Open Gym Pickleball - Registration is open now! January 12, 2024 By Danyelle Barrett General 0 Town Supervisor, Stephen Bedetti, is excited to announce a new, upcoming recreational activity that has been put together for our community; open gym indoor pickleball! As our outdoor pickleball courts have seen much activity over the warmer months, he wanted to extend the opportunity to continue play during the cold weather. Grab your paddles & register today as space is extremely limited! Sessions will take place on Tuesday nights at Vails Gate School. Related Articles Town of New Windsor opens pickleball courts at San Giacomo Park Councilman Stephen A. Bedetti and Recreation Director Matt Veronesi celebrated the opening of the Town of New Windsor pickleball courts at San Giacomo Park, by a playing game with town residents Donald McCrossen, a Pickleball instructor and Ambassador to the sport and Hal Koch, an avid tennis player. “Getting these pickleball courts done for our residents has been on the top of my list for over two years.” stated Councilman Bedetti. “I’d like to thank our Town Board Members and Recreation Director Matt Veronesi for their support and most importantly our residents for voicing their opinion on the need for them. I look forward to seeing them get plenty of use!” There are four pickleball courts available for residents use at San Giacomo Park, 402 Union Avenue. The park is located across from Heritage Junior High School. 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. 2025 Year End Update from Supervisor Bedetti As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has truly been a productive and successful year for the Town of New Windsor. The accomplishments we are sharing today did not happen in isolation. They are the result of teamwork, dedication, and a shared commitment to serving our residents. I would like to sincerely thank my fellow Town Board members, our outstanding town employees, and our local elected officials for their collaboration, professionalism, and hard work throughout the year. I also want to recognize and thank the many partner organizations, agencies, volunteers, and community groups who worked alongside us to help bring these initiatives and projects to fruition. Your support and cooperation continue to strengthen our town. Together, we have made meaningful progress in 2025, and I am proud of what we have accomplished for the residents of New Windsor. I look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Stephen A. Bedetti Town Supervisor, Town of New Windsor Town of New Windsor Welcomes First-Ever Student Intern to the Supervisor’s Office NEW WINDSOR, NY — On Thursday, October 29, the Town of New Windsor Supervisor’s Office, led by Supervisor Stephen A. Bedetti, welcomed its first-ever student intern through a partnership with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Daniela Bustillo, a 12th-grade student at Newburgh Free Academy (NFA) West, has joined the Supervisor’s Office as part of an educational internship program designed to provide students with firsthand exposure to local government and public service. Daniela has expressed an interest in international relations, government and public service, diplomacy, and local community involvement. The internship will give her an opportunity to learn more about how municipal government operates, how local decisions are made, and how elected officials and town employees work together to serve residents. “When I was contacted by the Newburgh School District about this program, I immediately jumped at the opportunity,” said Supervisor Bedetti. “I believe it is important to get our young people involved in government and help them understand how local government works. These students are the future of our communities, and providing them with opportunities to learn about public service firsthand can make a lasting impression.” The internship will take place on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. throughout the remainder of the school year. During that time, Daniela will gain insight into the daily responsibilities of the Supervisor’s Office and the many functions and services provided by the Town of New Windsor. At the conclusion of the program, Daniela will prepare a presentation for her teacher reflecting on her experience and what she has learned throughout the internship. “I am excited to be part of this program and look forward to seeing Daniela grow and learn during her time with us,” Bedetti added. “I am especially looking forward to her final presentation and hearing about her experience. I hope this opportunity gives her a better understanding of local government and encourages her to continue pursuing her interests in public service.” The Town of New Windsor is pleased to participate in this educational initiative and looks forward to continuing to provide opportunities for local students to learn about municipal government, community involvement, and the importance of public service. Supervisor Bedetti also encouraged residents to take an active interest in their local government by visiting the Supervisor’s Office to learn firsthand how the Town operates. “While this internship is a great opportunity for a student, I want the public to know that my office is open to residents who are interested in learning more about their local government,” said Bedetti. “If you have ever wondered how decisions are made, how town operations work, or what goes on behind the scenes, I encourage you to call my office and arrange a time to stop in. I welcome the opportunity to show residents what we do and answer questions about how their town government serves the community.” 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. Town Hall Reopening to the public on Monday June 1st Effective Monday June 1st, 2020, the Town of New Windsor will begin the process of reopening our offices to the public. The town’s court officers will be screening temperatures of all visitors and face coverings or masks will be required. The safety of our employees and our visitors is of the utmost concern to Supervisor Meyers and the Town Board. We encourage anyone who can still conduct business via phone or email to continue to do so. Town Hall will be open to the public from 11am-3pm Monday through Friday. Social distancing will be in effect with specific waiting areas for each office. We ask for everyone’s cooperation with this reopening and to follow the directions of the court officers and town employees. Comments are closed.