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Town of New Windsor Press Releases

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Free Rabies Clinic: May 22 at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park

The Town of New Windsor Town Clerk, Kelly Allegra, and New Windsor’s Animal Control Officer, Stacy Conley, in cooperation with Orange County Dept. of Health, will be holding a FREE Drive-Thru animal rabies vaccination clinic at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park. This event will be held on Saturday May 22nd, 2021 from 10:00 until 12:30. Entrance signs and directional signs will be posted the day of the event.

The clinics are open to cats, dogs and ferrets of Orange County residents only. All pets must be restrained by leash or carrier and proof of prior vaccination should be brought to the clinic for the 3-year shot. Ferret shots are only good for ONE YEAR regardless of prior proof of vaccinations.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY: Register on our website or contact our town clerk's office at (845) 563-4611
 

Notice of Special Town Board Meeting 3/29

 


NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING

 

TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Town Board Meeting will be held on the 29th day of March, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.  Due to continuing public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 and in anticipation of an extension of Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York, the Town intends to conduct this meeting remotely, via videoconferencing technology.  All who wish to attend should, however, check the Town’s website and Facebook page prior to the meeting for updates as to whether this meeting will be held in-person, which may be necessary if the Governor’s Executive Orders are lifted.  If the meeting is to be held in person, it will be conducted at Town Hall, 555 Union Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553 at 7:00 p.m.  All applicable social distancing guidelines and practices will be followed and anyone attending must wear an appropriate face covering. 

 

 

If conducted remotely, as currently planned, instructions on how to attend with the opportunity to comment, where appropriate, will be posted before the hearing on the Town’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewWindsorNY/) and on the Town’s website, http://newwindsor-ny.gov/New-Windsor-Connect/Online-Meetings (a link to this page can also be found on the top right hand side of the Town’s homepage at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/).  The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Town’s official Facebook page and broadcast via telephone for those that wish to watch or listen only.  Information on how to listen by telephone will also be posted before the meeting on the Town’s website (see web address listed above).   Further, a recording of the meeting will be made available on the Town’s Facebook page shortly after it is over. 

 

PURSUANT TO NOTICE ISSUED BY THE TOWN SUPERVISOR

TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

 

 

 

                                                                        KELLY ALLEGRA,

                                                                        TOWN CLERK

 

 

 

 

Court now conducting In-Person appearances with limited occupancy

As of 2/22/21 the Courts will begin conducting IN-PERSON appearances with limited occupancy. Time and appearances will be staggered in incremental times, which will allow the courts to maintain the required social-distancing guidelines.

Face masks must be worn at all times.

The Town Hall hours continue to be limited to 10am-4pm while only open to the public from the hours of 11am-3pm. *(excluding scheduled court appearances)*

We ask that you check our department website periodically for new updates, as these protocols may change as the metric’s continue to change.
If you have a questions about a specific matter please call our office directly.

Notice Public Hearing: Comprehensive Master Plan Update March 10, 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

LOCAL LAW

AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 300 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR ENTITLED “ZONING” AND AMENDMENT OF ZONING MAP

IN FURTHERANCE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TOWN’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of New Windsor will hold a public hearing at a Special Town Board Meeting on the 10th day of March, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York, to consider a Local Law entitled “A Local Law Amending Chapter 300 of the Code of the Town of New Windsor entitled “Zoning” and to Amend the Zoning Map in Furtherance of the Implementation of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan Update.”  Said proposed Local Law furthers recommendations made in the Town’s draft Comprehensive Plan Update, includes modifications to its AP, CL-2, PI and R-1 bulk tables, and anticipates rezoning the following parcels within the Town of New Windsor:

  • Town tax map parcels identified as 56-1-22.32 and 56-1-20 shall be rezoned so they are fully within the R-1 zone;

  • Town tax map parcels 26-1-1.1, 26-1-1.2, 40-2-8 and 44-1-14 shall be rezoned from R-5 to R-4;

  • Tax map parcels 29-1-20.31, 29-1-20.32, 29-1-91.22, 29-1-92.22, 29-1-93, 31-3-1, 31-3-2, 31-3-3, 31-3-4.2, 31-3-7, 31-3-8, 31-3-9, 31-3-10, 31-4-1, 31-4-2, 31-4-3, 31-4-4, 31-4-5, 31-4-6, 31-4-7, 31-4-8, 31-4-9, 31-4-10, 31-4-11, 31-4-12, 31-4-13 and 31-4-14 shall be rezoned from OLI to R-1

  • Town tax map parcels 4-1-31.22 and 4-1-26.2 shall be rezoned from R-5 to R-4;

  • Town tax map parcels 100-1-1, 100-1-2, 100-1-3, 100-1-4, 100-1-5, 100-1-6, 100-1-7, 100-1-32, 100-1-33, 100-1-34, 100-1-35, 100-1-36, 100-1-37, 100-1-38, 100-1-39, 100-1-40, 100-1-41, 100-1-42, 100-1-43, 100-1-44, 100-1-45, 100-1-46, 100-1-47, 100-1-48, 100-1-49, 100-1-50, 100-1-51, 100-1-52, 100-1-53, 100-1-54, 100-1-55, 100-1-56, 100-1-57, 100-1-58, 100-1-59, 100-1-60, 100-1-61, 100-1-62, 100-1-63, 100-1-64, 100-1-65, 100-1-66, 100-1-90, 100-1-92, 100-1-93, 100-1-94 and 100-1-96.2 shall be rezoned to CL-2; and

  • Town tax parcel 95-1-21 shall be rezoned from R-3 to Parks.

The hearing will be held on March 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., however, due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 and in accord with Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York, the Town intends to conduct this hearing remotely, with board members participating via videoconferencing technology from various locations.    Please check the Town’s website and Facebook page prior to the Public Hearing for updates, which may be necessary due to a lifting of the Governor’s Executive Orders.

If conducted remotely, the public will be able to view the hearing on the Town’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewWindsorNY/) or listen by telephone.  Information on how to listen by telephone will be posted before the meeting on the Town’s website at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/New-Windsor-Connect/Online-Meetings (a link to this page can also be found on the top right hand side of the Town’s homepage at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/).     

Every effort will also be made to give the public the opportunity to participate in the hearing via videoconference.  Instructions on how to participate will be posted before the hearing on the Town’s Facebook page and on the Town’s website, at the web address listed above.   

Any member of the public that wishes to be heard may email questions or comments, before or during the hearing, to [email protected].  Further comments will also be accepted via this email address for up to 10 days after the close of the March 10, 2021 public hearing. 

A copy of the proposed Local Law is available at the Town of New Windsor Town Clerk’s Office, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY and can be found on the homepage of the Town’s website at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/

                                                            BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

                                                            TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

                                                            KELLY ALLEGRA,

                                                            TOWN CLERK

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Orange County Survey for Landlords Affected by Pandemic

Attached is a letter from the Orange County Department of Social Services to be shared with landlords in the community who have been affected by the pandemic. If you provide your email address in the survey, you will be added to their email contact list regarding potential financial assistance for yourself and your tenants. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LandLordSurvey2021

Notice of Public Hearing: Towing Local Law

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR
TOWING LOCAL LAW OF THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of New Windsor will hold a public hearing on the 3rd day of February, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York, to consider a Local Law entitled “Towing Local Law of the Town of New Windsor”.

The hearing will be held on February 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., however, due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 and in accord with Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York, the Town intends to conduct this hearing remotely, with board members participating via videoconferencing technology from various locations.    Please check the Town’s website and Facebook page prior to the Public Hearing for updates, which may be necessary due to a lifting of the Governor’s Executive Orders.

If conducted remotely, the public will be able to view the hearing on the Town’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewWindsorNY/) or listen by telephone.  Information on how to listen by telephone will be posted before the meeting on the Town’s website at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/New-Windsor-Connect/Online-Meetings (a link to this page can also be found on the top right hand side of the Town’s homepage at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/).      

Every effort will also be made to give the public the opportunity to participate in the hearing via videoconference.  Instructions on how to participate will be posted before the hearing on the Town’s Facebook page and on the Town’s website, at the web address listed above.    

Any member of the public that wishes to be heard may email questions or comments, before or during the hearing, to [email protected].  

A copy of the proposed Local Law is available at the Town of New Windsor Town Clerk’s Office, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY and can be found on the homepage of the Town’s website at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/

                    BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
                    TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

                    KELLY ALLEGRA,
                    TOWN CLERK
 

Notice of Public Hearing: Repeal & Rescind Local Law 5-2000 "Towing"

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of New Windsor will hold a public hearing on the 3rd day of February, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York, to consider a Local Law to repeal and rescind Local Law 5-2000 of the Town Code of the Town of New Windsor, entitled “Towing”, in its entirety, including any and all amendments thereto.

The hearing will be held on February 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., however, due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 and in accord with Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York, the Town intends to conduct this hearing remotely, with board members participating via videoconferencing technology from various locations.    Please check the Town’s website and Facebook page prior to the Public Hearing for updates, which may be necessary due to a lifting of the Governor’s Executive Orders.

If conducted remotely, the public will be able to view the hearing on the Town’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewWindsorNY/) or listen by telephone.  Information on how to listen by telephone will be posted before the meeting on the Town’s website at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/New-Windsor-Connect/Online-Meetings (a link to this page can also be found on the top right hand side of the Town’s homepage at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/).      

Every effort will also be made to give the public the opportunity to participate in the hearing via videoconference.  Instructions on how to participate will be posted before the hearing on the Town’s Facebook page and on the Town’s website, at the web address listed above.    

Any member of the public that wishes to be heard may email questions or comments, before or during the hearing, to [email protected].  

A copy of the proposed Local Law is available at the Town of New Windsor Town Clerk’s Office, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY and can be found on the homepage of the Town’s website at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/

                    BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
                    TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

                    KELLY ALLEGRA,
                    TOWN CLERK
 

30 Day Public Notice Review and Comment Update Hazard Mitigation Plan

TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR TOWN BOARD
NOTICE OF THIRTY (30) DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE ADOPTION OF AN UPDATE TO TOWN-WIDE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

The Town of New Windsor is preparing an update of their previously adopted 2016 Hazard Mitigation Plan. This update to the Plan allows the Town to remain eligible for future Federal and New York State mitigation and disaster funding. 

Public notice is hereby given that the Town of New Windsor Town Board is soliciting public review and comment on its Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan for a period of thirty (30) days commencing on January 15, 2021 and continuing through February 15, 2021. The Town Board has therefore directed the Town Clerk to post a complete copy of the Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan on the Town of New Windsor’s website at: www.newwindsor-ny.gov for public review and comment. In addition, a complete copy of the Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan is on file and available for inspection in the Town Clerk’s Office located at the Town of New Windsor Town Hall, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York 12553.  Current Town Hall business hours are, by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

The Town of New Windsor Town Board is holding a public hearing on the draft Plan at its March 3, 2021 Town Board Meeting at 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York 12553, at 7:00 p.m.

Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York, the Town intends to conduct this hearing remotely.  Please check the Town’s website and Facebook page prior to the Public Hearing for updates, which may be necessary due to a lifting of the Governor’s Executive Order.  If conducted remotely, the public can view the hearing on the Town’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/NewWindsorNY/) or listen by telephone.  Information on how to listen by telephone will be posted before the meeting on the Town’s website at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/New-Windsor-Connect/Online-Meetings (a link to this page can also be found on the top right hand side of the Town’s homepage at http://newwindsor-ny.gov/).  Any member of the public that wants to be heard regarding the Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan may email questions or comments, before or during the hearing, to [email protected].  Every effort will also be made to give the public the opportunity to participate in the hearing via videoconference.  Instructions on how to participate will be posted before the hearing on the Town’s Facebook page and on the Town’s website, at the web address listed above.    

The Town Board and the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee are inviting input on the Plan from surrounding municipalities and all interested parties. All persons wishing to be heard will be given the opportunity to speak at the public hearing, in accordance with above protocols, or may submit written comments to:  [email protected] on or before March 3, 2021.
 

Legal Notice - 6M Bond for Town Roads

LEGAL NOTICE

The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on December 2, 2020, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed.  The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR, in the County of Orange, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

OF THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR

KELLY ALLEGRA

Town Clerk

Town of New Windsor, New York

BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK, ADOPTED DECEMBER 2, 2020, AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION AND/OR RESURFACING OF VARIOUS ROADS IN SAID TOWN, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $6,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.

Object or purpose:                to reconstruct and/or resurface various roads in and for the Town, including, but not be limited to, any necessary milling,    and drainage improvements and upgrades, incidental to said reconstruction and/or resurfacing.

Amount of obligations

 to be issued:                         $6,000,000

Period of probable

 usefulness:                           fifteen (15) years

A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, New York.

Dated:         December 2, 2020

New Windsor, New York