Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from John H. McDonald’s organization
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town Of New Windsor Special Town Board Meeting
The meeting focused on the presentation and review of the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board discussed efforts to reduce the initial proposed budget increase, successfully lowering it to 9.9 percent, and detailed specific allocations for the general fund, highway, ambulance, garbage, sewer, and water services. Factors contributing to the budget challenges were identified, including rising costs for fuel, retirement benefits, medical insurance, and infrastructure upgrades. The board passed a resolution to finalize the tentative budget as the preliminary budget and scheduled a public hearing to consider the final budget vote.
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The board discussed potential tax exemptions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses of law enforcement officers, weighing the fiscal impact on the town. The members also reviewed the status of short-term rental regulations, noting that a public hearing is planned for December to gather community feedback. Additionally, the board held a discussion on the tentative budget, noting a projected increase, and established plans for further review and adjustments to expense allocations.
Oct 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of New Windsor Town Board Meeting
The board discussed and approved several infrastructure and financial items, including plans for a new water storage tank and water filtration plant, and a grant-funded inflow and infiltration study. They introduced a proposed local law to regulate short-term rentals, with a public hearing scheduled for a future date. Financial actions included the transfer of capital project funds to close out various accounts and an appropriation for a new vacuum truck. The board also reviewed and approved change orders for park and cemetery paving projects, appointed an engineering firm for the upcoming year, authorized MS4 permit compliance tasks, and established a curfew for the Halloween period. Additionally, they directed the publication of information regarding sidewalk and roadway snow removal and fire hydrant maintenance.
Sep 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of New Windsor Workshop Meeting
The board discussed the termination of intermunicipal IT service agreements with two neighboring towns. The board also reviewed draft regulations regarding short-term rentals, focusing on owner-occupancy requirements, safety inspections, and noise control. Additionally, a $20,000 youth sports and education grant from Orange County was acknowledged, and the board addressed the review process for solicitor permits, specifically concerning SunRun.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
