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Town of New Windsor Press Releases

Please find and view the most up to date news and information regarding the Town of New Windsor listed below.

New Windsor Parks Closed Until Further Notice

Effective at 8am on Monday, March 30th, all New Windsor Parks will be closed to the public until further notice. Basketball rims have been removed and tennis courts have been locked. Supervisor Meyers has been forced to take this further action based on large groups of people not observing the social distancing guidelines set by New York State at our parks. New Windsor Police and Recreation Staff will monitor parks to enforce this closure.

Town Hall and Recreation Closed on Friday, March 27

In an abundance of caution for our employees, our Town Hall and Recreation Department with be closed this Friday, March 27 for a deep cleaning and sanitization of all office space. Refuse and recycling will be picked up as normal. Modified hours of 10am-4pm will resume on Monday, March 30 with employees available via phone, email and on our website at newwindsor-ny.gov. For emergencies, contact the New Windsor Police Department at (845) 565-7000.

Updated hours at local supermarkets in New Windsor

Updated information on our three local supermarkets regarding hours, and special shopping times:

Shop Rite, New Windsor: 845-863-1051
Seniors Only: 6am-7am
Store Hours: 7am-10pm
Deli hours: 7am-7pm

Price Chopper, New Windsor: 845-565-8637
Seniors over 60 & people with disabilities: 6am-7am
Store Hours 7am-10pm

Hannaford, New Windsor: 845-562-5169
Store Hours: 7am-11pm

Town Hall closed to public; Town Hall staff available via email, phone and websites

Effective Thursday March 19 New Windsor Town Hall and Recreation Offices will be closed to the public.  Employees will be available daily between 10am and 4pm to conduct business via phone, email and website. There is also a mail slot in the front door of town hall that is available for correspondence.  

Online services are available 24 hours a day at newwindsor-ny.gov. These include online utility bill payments, court fines and fees payments, online FOIL requests, online mapping, and more on our website.

On Friday March 20 Town Hall and Recreation Offices will be closed for a deep cleaning and sanitization.

Monday March 23 through Friday March 27, Town Hall and Recreation offices will be closed to the public, with employees available from 10am and 4pm to conduct business via phone, email and website.

In addition, Supervisor Meyers is declaring a State of Emergency in the Town of New Windsor.  THIS IS ONLY A FORMALITY, to ensure the Town is eligible for reimbursement for expenses occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it also removes restrictions on the bidding process.

Please contact Supervisor Meyers office at (845) 563-4610 or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
 

 

Contact information for New Windsor residents for issues regarding supplies, medications and other issues

Any New Windsor resident, and especially senior citizens, having issues with supplies, medications, or other issues shall contact Supervisor Meyers’ office at (845) 563-4610 or via email at [email protected]. The Town will provide any type of assistance they can to our residents during this COVID-19 outbreak.

Any emergencies after business hours, please contact our Police Department (845)565-7000.

Update from Supervisor Meyers on New Windsor precautions in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Based on the recommendation of New York State that local governments have 50% of employees working remotely due to the spread of COVID-19, Supervisor Meyers is taking action for the health and safety of our employees and ensuring our government continues to function for New Windsor residents. Town Departments are having employees work from home or in split shifts where possible without affecting services to the public. The New Windsor Police and New Windsor Ambulance are taking extra precautions to protect their officers and staff. Additional precautions are being taken with our highway, water and sewer departments to ensure staff availability to run critical town infrastructure.

Town Hall is still open to the public for the time being, however the Town is encouraging the public not to come to Town Hall or our Recreation department unless it absolutely necessary. Please conduct business via phone, email, online or via US mail where possible. New Windsor offers online utility bill payments, court fines and fees payments, online FOIL requests, online mapping, and more on our website at newwindsor-ny.gov.

Above all, Supervisor Meyers would like to assure the public that even if Town Hall does close to the public, the New Windsor government will continue to function and provide all critical services to our residents. We will continue to provide residents and businesses with information as it becomes available.

Supervisor Meyers announces cancellations due to ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic

PRESS RELEASE

In light of recent developments with the coronavirus pandemic and the public health emergency in New York State, Supervisor George Meyers is taking the following actions to limit exposure to town employees and the public. These protective measures are being taken to assure the operation of local government in the safest manner possible for the public and our employees during this public health crisis.

All Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, public hearings and workshops are canceled until further notice.
 

Justice Court appearances and hearings before Justice Meyers (Tuesdays) and Justice Calderin (Thursdays) are canceled until further notice. The Court will notify you of a new appearance date once the coronavirus pandemic passes.
 

All Recreation programs and activities are canceled until further notice, including the town’s annual Easter Egg hunt.

Supervisor Meyers is requesting anyone having business with the Town of New Windsor use the telephone, email, online services, or US Mail to conduct business and avoid coming into Town Hall or the Recreation Offices. New Windsor offers online utility bill payments, court fines and fees payments, online FOIL requests, online mapping, and more on our website at newwindsor-ny.gov.

New Windsor Police and New Windsor Ambulance have instituted health safety protocols to protect their members and provide uninterrupted service to our residents and the general public.

Please check the Town website, Facebook page, and register for text notifications on our website at newwindsor-ny.gov for updated information.

New Windsor cancelling outside group meetings in New Windsor owned buildings

Supervisor Meyers and New Windsor staff attended a conference call with Orange County Officials today regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. There are currently three confirmed cases in Orange County. Orange County is recommending all school districts close for two weeks, starting on Monday. For Orange County residents wanting to report cases of price gauging on supplies related to this situation, please contact the Orange County Consumer Affairs Office at (845) 360-6700.

Effective immediately, all meetings for outside groups in New Windsor owned buildings are cancelled, including but not limited to senior citizen meetings, boy scouts, girl scouts, etc.