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Notice of Public Hearing: Local Law Amending Zoning Code

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of October, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York, to consider a Local Law Amending Chapter 300, Article III, Section 300-8 (Table of Uses/Bulk Requirements for the R-1 Zoning District) and Article XVI, Section 300-89 (b) (Definitions) of the Zoning Code of the Town of New Windsor, which would create a definition of agricultural tourism and revise the Rural Residential (R-1) Table of Use/Bulk Regulations to permit 1-story buildings for display and sale of agricultural and nursery products grown primarily on the premises; farm to table restaurants; catering services associated with on-site events; tasting rooms; and/or buildings/tents/land designated for hosting of agritourism events and activities, including weddings and other large social gatherings; and employee and/or intern housing where the principal use of the site is agricultural and/or agritourism.

The local law, as proposed, may be reviewed in the Town Clerk’s Office during regular working hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

                                                            BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

                                                            TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

                                                                        KELLY ALLEGRA,

                                                                        TOWN CLERK

Notice of Special Election - Vails Gate Fire District

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

VAILS GATE FIRE DISTRICT, IN THE
TOWNS OF NEW WINDSOR AND CORNWALL,
ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK

October 11, 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Election of the qualified voters of the Vails Gate Fire District (hereinafter called the “Fire District”), in the Towns of New Windsor and Cornwall, Orange County, New York, will be held at the Vails Gate Firehouse located on Route 94 (Blooming Grove Turnpike), Vails Gate, New York, in said Fire District, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. The polls shall open at 6:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) and shall remain open until 9:00 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) or as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their votes.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the resolutions adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Fire District on September 7, 2022, the following two Propositions will be submitted to the qualified voters of the Fire District for approval or disapproval:

PROPOSITION #1

SHALL the bond resolution of Vails Gate Fire District, in the Towns of New
Windsor and Cornwall, Orange County, New York, entitled: “BOND
RESOLUTION OF THE VAILS GATE FIRE DISTRICT (“FIRE DISTRICT”),
IN THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER
7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK, INCLUDING
EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS USED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,
FOR USE BY THE FIRE DISTRICT; STATING THE ESTIMATED
MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000,
INCLUDING COSTS INCIDENTAL THERETO AND TO THE FINANCING
THEREOF; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE;
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF THE FIRE DISTRICT IN
THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000 TO
FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION; DETERMINING THAT THE PERIOD
OF PROBABLE USEFULNESS OF THE OBJECT OR PURPOSE FOR
WHICH SAID BONDS ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED IS TWENTY
(20) YEARS; DETERMINING THAT, PURSUANT TO THE STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT ("SEQRA"), THE
ACQUISITION OF SAID TRUCK IS A TYPE II ACTION AND DOES NOT
REQUIRE ANY FURTHER REVIEW AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY
OF TAXES TO BE COLLECTED TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND
INTEREST ON SAID BONDS,” BE APPROVED?


PROPOSITION #2
“RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE VAILS
GATE FIRE DISTRICT, IN THE TOWNS OF NEW WINDSOR AND
CORNWALL, ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE “DISTRICT”),
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A 2003 SEAGRAVE 75’ MEANSTICK
FIRETRUCK WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED AS SURPLUS APPARATUS
FOR A SUM IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000)
DOLLARS,” BE APPROVED?

All residents of the Fire District who were duly registered to vote with the Orange County Board of Elections on or before September 19, 2022, shall be eligible to vote at said Special Election.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
DATED: September 7, 2022

LAURIE SEYMOUR
FIRE DISTRICT SECRETARY
 

Police Chief Robert Doss Recognized for 25 Years of Service

Supervisor Meyers presented the town’s Police Chief Robert Doss with a certificate recognizing his twenty-five (25) years of service as a sworn police officer with the Town of New Windsor.

Supervisor Meyers and the Town Board are very appreciative of the leadership Chief Doss has provided for our exceptional Police Department during his four (4) year term as our Police Chief.

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Advertisement for Bids - Senior Center (Marasco Center) Improvements

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Receipt of Bids: Sealed Bids on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by the Town of New
Windsor until 11:00 A.M. (local time) on 18 October 2022, for the Town of New Windsor Senior
Center (Marasco Center) Improvements in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications, and other
Contract Documents prepared by MHE Engineering, D.P.C., 33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 202, New
Windsor, New York 12553.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 11:00 A.M. (local time) on 18 October 2022 at the offices of
the Town Clerk, Town of New Windsor, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor NY 12553. The
Information for Bidders, Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents may be reviewed
at no expense on line by contacting MHE at (845) 567-3100 or email same at [email protected].

Digital copies of the Contract Documents will be available on 21 September 2022. Said copies may
be obtained online as a download from a secure File Share Link, upon receipt of a non-refundable
Fifty Dollars ($50.00) fee, paid by check made payable to MHE Engineering, D.P.C. For further
information on how to obtain the Contract Documents, please call MHE at (845) 567-3100 or email
same at [email protected].

Only those persons whose name and address are on the official record of having obtained the
Contract Documents will be permitted to bid and issued the Addendums, if any
Complete hardcopy sets of bidding documents are available upon special request for an additional
fee.

Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable form of Bid Guarantee in an amount equal to at
least five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid payable to the Town of New Windsor as a guarantee
that if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will, within fifteen (15) days after the award of the Contract,
execute the Contract and file acceptable Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds and
Certificate(s) of Insurance.

OWNERS RIGHTS RESERVED: The Town of New Windsor, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the
right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informality or technicality in any Bid in the interest of
the Owner.

STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION: Bidders on Contracts are required to execute a non-collusive
bidding affidavit pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT: By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of
any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own
organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, each bidder is
not on the list created pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 165-a of the State
Finance Law.

The Town of New Windsor encourages Minority and Women Owned Business and Section 3 firms to
apply.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirement as to conditions of employment to be
observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated
Facilities, Section 109, and Executive Order 11246. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors
under this order, which concerns non-discrimination in employment, are further explained in the
Contract Documents and Attachments.

Bidders are also required to comply with the provisions of Section 291-299 of the Executive Law of
the State of New York.

Prevailing wages established under the Davis-Bacon Act will apply to this contract. The contract
documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards,
nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for minority and female participation, MWBE
participation, and, for projects over $100,000, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses,
related matters. Provisions under 2 CFR Part 200 will apply to the awarded contract.
The Bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business
enterprises who have been contracted and to whom commitments shall be submitted concurrently
with the bid.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening
thereof.

Subject to the provisions of Article 28, Part III of the New York State Tax Law and the provisions of
the Contract Documents, the Owner is exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes
of the State of New York and cities and counties on all materials supplied to the Owner pursuant to
this contract.

The Town of New Windsor hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to
any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be
afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the ground of race, gender, color or national origin in consideration of an award.

BY ORDER OF THE
Town of New Windsor
MHE Engineering, D. P.C.
33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 202
New Windsor, New York 12553
(845)567-3100

By Kelly Allegra
Town of New Windsor
Town Clerk

Date: 21 September 2022

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
 

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Advertisement for Bids - Lake Road Culvert Replacement

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Receipt of Bids: Sealed Bids on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by the Town of New
Windsor until 11:00 AM (local time) on 29 September 2022 for the Lake Road Culvert Replacement
in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents prepared by MHE
Engineering, D.P.C., 33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 202, New Windsor, New York 12553.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at 11:00 AM (local time) on 29 September 2022 at the offices
of the Town of New Windsor Town Clerk, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. The
Information for Bidders, Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents maybe examined
at no expense on line by contacting MHE at (845) 567-3100 or email same at [email protected].

Digital copies of the Contract Documents will be available on 9 September 2022. Said copies may
be obtained online as a download from a secure File Share link, upon receipt of a non-refundable
Fifty Dollar ($50.00) fee, paid by check made payable to MHE Engineering, D.P.C. For further
information on how to obtain the Contract Documents, please call MHE at (845) 567-3100 or email
same at [email protected].

Only persons whose name and address are on the official record of having obtained the Contract
Documents will be permitted to bid and issued the Addendums, if any.

Complete hardcopy sets of bidding documents are available upon special request for an additional
fee.

Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable form of Bid Guarantee in an amount equal to at
least five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid payable to the Town of New Windsor as a guarantee
that if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will, within fifteen (15) days after the award of the Contract,
execute the Contract and file acceptable Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds and
Certificate(s) of Insurance.

OWNERS RIGHTS RESERVED: The Town of New Windsor, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the
right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informality or technicality in any Bid in the interest of
the Owner.

STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION: Bidders on Contracts are required to execute a non-collusive
bidding affidavit pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT: By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of
any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own
organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, each bidder is
not on the list created pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 165-a of the State
Finance Law.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirement as to conditions of employment to be
observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract (Section 3, Segregated
Facilities, Section 109) and Executive Order 11246.

Bidders are also required to comply with the provisions of Section 291-299 of the Executive Law of
the State of New York.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening
thereof.

Subject to the provisions of Article 28, Part III of the New York State Tax Law and the provisions of
the Contract Documents, the Owner is exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes
of the State of New York, and cities and counties, on all materials supplied to the Owner pursuant to
this contract.

The Town of New Windsor hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to
any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be
afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the ground of race, gender, color or national origin in consideration of an award.

BY ORDER OF THE
Town of New Windsor

MHE Engineering, D.P.C.
33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 202
New Windsor, New York 12553
(845)567-3100

By: Kelly Allegra
Town of New Windsor
Town Clerk

Date: 9 September 2022

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"
 

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Advertisement for Bids - Creamery Dr Culvert Repair and Lining

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS


Receipt of Bids: Sealed Bids on forms prepared by the Engineer will be received by the Town of New
Windsor until 2:00 PM (local time) on 1 September 2022
for the Creamery Drive Culvert Repair and
Lining
in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications, and other Contract Documents prepared by
MHE Engineering, D.P.C., 33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 202, New Windsor, New York 12553.


Bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 PM (local time) on 1 September 2022 at the offices of
the Town of New Windsor Town Clerk, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. The
Information for Bidders, Drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents maybe examined
at no expense on line by contacting MHE at (845) 567-3100 or email same at [email protected].


Digital copies of the Contract Documents will be available on 12 August 2022. Said copies may be
obtained online as a download from a secure File Share link, upon receipt of a non-refundable Fifty
Dollar ($50.00) fee, paid by check made payable to MHE Engineering, D.P.C. For further information
on how to obtain the Contract Documents, please call MHE at (845) 567-3100 or email same at
[email protected].


Only persons whose name and address are on the official record of having obtained the Contract
Documents will be permitted to bid and issued the Addendums, if any.


Complete hardcopy sets of bidding documents are available upon special request for an additional
fee.


Each bid shall be accompanied by an acceptable form of Bid Guarantee in an amount equal to at
least five (5) percent of the amount of the Bid payable to the Town of New Windsor as a guarantee
that if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will, within fifteen (15) days after the award of the Contract,
execute the Contract and file acceptable Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds and
Certificate(s) of Insurance.


OWNERS RIGHTS RESERVED: The Town of New Windsor, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the
right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any informality or technicality in any Bid in the interest of
the Owner.


STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION: Bidders on Contracts are required to execute a non-collusive
bidding affidavit pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.
IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT: By submission of this bid, each bidder and each person signing on behalf of
any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own
organization, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief, each bidder is
not on the list created pursuant to paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of section 165-a of the State
Finance Law.


Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirement as to conditions of employment to be
observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract (Section 3, Segregated
Facilities, Section 109) and Executive Order 11246.
Bidders are also required to comply with the provisions of Section 291-299 of the Executive Law of
AD-2 the State of New York.


No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening
thereof.


Subject to the provisions of Article 28, Part III of the New York State Tax Law and the provisions of
the Contract Documents, the Owner is exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes
of the State of New York, and cities and counties, on all materials supplied to the Owner pursuant to
this contract.


The Town of New Windsor hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to
any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be
afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the ground of race, gender, color or national origin in consideration of an award.


BY ORDER OF THE
Town of New Windsor


MHE Engineering, D.P.C.
33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 202
New Windsor, New York 12553
(845)567-3100 

By: Kelly Allegra
Town of New Windsor
Town Clerk
Date: 3 August 2022


"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER"