Town of New Windsor

Town Hall will be open next week via appointment only, between the hours of 11am-3pm. Please call (845) 565-8800 to reach the department you need to schedule an appointment with. We encourage anyone who can conduct business via phone or email to please do so.

On Sunday, December 13th, the Vails Gate Fire Department will once again be escorting Santa Claus on his annual tour of our district and handing out candy canes... to children. We will also be collecting canned and non-perishable food items to benefit the Town of New Windsor Food Pantry. The food pantry is in desperate need of assistance, as many local families are in need of help. In an effort to help those in need while also continuing safe practices during the ongoing pandemic the Vails Gate Fire Department asks that any donations be placed towards the end of the driveway and candy canes will be placed at a safe social distance to eliminate personal contact. Santa and his assistants will all be wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Santa will be starting out around 10 am and will appear at various locations in the district throughout the day. The Vails Gate Fire District protects the following areas: Along Route 94 from Erie Ave. up to mile past Mt. Airy Rd., along Route 32 from Union Ave. to Orrs Mills Rd. in Cornwall, along Union Ave. from Rt. 32 to the Town of Newburgh line, and all along Route 207 out to Hampton Court. If you unsure if you live in the Vails Gate Fire District, please contact the firehouse at 561-9729. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we may not be able to go down every street, but if you hear us come through your neighborhood, please escort you children down to the corner to see Santa. Dead end and narrow streets are particularly difficult for us to navigate safely. We will make every effort to cover as much ground as possible. In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule for Sunday, December 20th. Thank you for your continued support! See more

On Sunday, December 20 starting at 9 AM the New Windsor Fire Department will be escorting Santa Claus around the fire district. As always with this annual trad...ition we ask for the communities help, please donate some nonperishable food items for the less fortunate in our town and help the New Windsor Food Pantry stay stocked during the holidays. Due to COVID-19 restrictions our members will be practicing social distancing and wearing mask, we ask that you leave your donations either by the road or your mailbox and we will pick them up. This year has been particularly hard on many families please do all you can to donate. Thank you and Happy Holidays. See more

Below is the agenda for the Town Board meeting being held tomorrow evening at 7pm. This meeting will be virtual and streamed live here on Facebook. For anyone from the public who would like to participate in the public comment portions, information is available on our website. http://newwindsor-ny.gov/New-Windsor-Connect/Online-Meetings

We heard our sanitation workers have a big fan on Willow Lane. We might even be calling Luca for some extra help on the really busy days now that he has his truck and uniform all ready!

Below is the Town Board Workshop Agenda for Monday, November 2nd. The workshop will be held virtually and live streamed here on our Facebook page.

Just a reminder that starting tomorrow through Monday morning, a Halloween curfew will be in effect. This is the normal curfew the town enacts each year. The curfew is in effect for minors under the age of 18 during the following days and times: Friday, October 30th at 6pm until 6am on Saturday, October 31st.... Saturday, October 31st at 6pm until 6am Sunday, November 1st. Sunday, November 1st at 6pm until 6am on Monday, November 2nd. During these times anyone under the age of 18 will be required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Exceptions to this are for minors traveling to or from school, work or a medical emergency. The town thanks everyone for their anticipated compliance in this to help keep the holiday safe for all.

Congratulations to Assistant Fire Inspector Ken Schermerhorn on his retirement from the Town after over 17 years of service. Ken joined the Town of New Windsor as a second career after retiring from the FDNY. Best wishes for your retirement Ken, your professionalism and sense of humor will be missed!

Reminder from our Town Clerks Office! Early voting has started and runs through Sunday, November 1st. If you live in Orange County, you may vote early at any of the locations listed below during the scheduled times.

Today we were honored to escort one of the patients from the tragic bus accident back home. Shea spent over an hour inside the bus helping to treat and free her. We are so proud to have such an amazing police fire and EMS system in New Windsor

Join us tonight for our socially distant Halloween celebration and Kristi Babcock Memorial Park starting at 6:30pm. We'll have drive through trick or treating and haunted car ride, followed by a socially distant costume parade. Addams Family the movie will follow on the big screen for those that would like to stay for the show. When you get to KB Park, tune your radio for 88.1 FM for both the Haunted Car Ride and for the movie and watch from the comfort of your car. We'll also have the normal speaker setup if you'd like to watch the movie from next next to your car. Masks are required if you leave your parking space. Hope to see everyone tonight!

PRESS RELEASE Issued on: October 21, 2020 School Bus Accident... On October 21, 2020 at approximately 8:21am there was a School Bus Accident on Route 207 in the Town of New Windsor. New Windsor Police responded and found that a Commercial Tree Service Truck that was heading Westbound on Route 207 crossed over the double yellow line and struck the Washingtonville School District School Bus that was driving Eastbound on Route 207. They then called for Fire Units for extrication for 3 people. Fire and Rescue Units from Washingtonville Fire Department, Maybrook Fire Department, Vails Gate Fire Department and Montgomery Fire Department. Ambulance Response was from New Windsor Ambulance Corps with assistance from Cornwall EMS, Blooming Grove EMS, Newburgh EMS and Highland Falls EMS. The three Injured people who were extricated and brought to the Hospital were the driver of the tree service truck, the school bus driver and 1 student who was sitting behind the bus driver. The two drivers are in Critical Condition and the little girl is in Critical but stable position. No names are being released at this time. Seven students walked off the bus and were brought to the hospital to be seen by medical professionals. They have since been treated and released. New Windsor Police were assisted by NY State Police, Blooming Grove Police, NYSP accident investigation Unit, and NY State DOT. The Accident is still under investigation at this time.

Reminder! Our socially distant Halloween celebration is this Friday! Just us for a Haunted car ride and trick or treating, followed by a costume parade and a drive in movie to end the night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday at Kristi Babcock Park for our drive through rabies clinic!

Reminder, Town offices are closed today, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. Refuse normally picked up today will be picked up tomorrow, Tuesday October 13th.