Matt Veronesi
By Matt Veronesi
Hello New Windsor. Happy 54th Wedding Anniversary to my parents Butch and Rita Veronesi who are celebrating on April 11. My dad always jokes when he talks to people about marriage, that marriage is a marathon, not a sprint. My parent’s marriage has been a wonderful marathon. They are the perfect role models of what marriage should be. My wife Jenn and I, and my brother Mike and his wife Shannon are lucky to have them to emulate.
Happy anniversary Mom and Dad. May God bless you and look after you both.
Join New Windsor Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti, Town Clerk Patty Clarino, and Animal Control Officer Stacy Conley for the kickoff of the dog park season on Saturday April 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dog Park at San Giacomo Park. All pups will have a great time running together at the park, followed by a smooch your pooch booth and pup cups.
For the humans, Carmella’s Cucina Food Truck will be onsite with some delicious eats while everyone shakes their tails to music. All dogs attending must have their visible rabies and dog license tag attached to their collars. For more information please contact the Town Clerks Office at 845-563-4611.
The Town of New Windsor is pleased to bring back our Farmers Market in 2024 moving the day to Thursdays starting on May 30. It runs through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Town Hall Lawn. Calling all Vendors who are interested in being a part of this weekly market it is $25 per week, or if you sign up for all of the weeks there is a discount of $110.
For more information on becoming a vendor please reach out to the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750 or email Town Councilwoman Sylvia Santiago at ssantiago@newwindsor-ny.gov.
The New Windsor Fire Department is hosting an Open House and recruitment event on Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse which is located at 275 Walsh Avenue in New Windsor. There will be training demonstrations, a firehouse walk-through, and fun activities for the kids. For more information visit newwindsorfiredepartment.com.
The Sportsplex Junior Tennis program is a five-week program that works on the fundamentals of tennis taught by professional instructors. The program meets on Monday’s starting May 6 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 5-8 meet 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., and ages 9-12 meets from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The program is $85 for New Windsor Residents and $95 for non-residents and takes place at San Giacomo Park in New Windsor.
The Skyhawks Spring Basketball program will be held on Thursday’s April 18 to May 23 at San Giacomo Park with ages 6-7 taking place 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., ages 8-10 from 6:20 - 7:20 p.m., and ages 11-14 from 6:20 -7:20 p.m. The program is $105 for New Windsor residents and $115 for non-residents.
To register for any of the above programs please visit the Recreation Department website atnwrecisfun.com or by calling 845-565-7750.
Birthday shout outs this week go to Trey Lugbauer whose birthday is on April 11, and to anyone else out there celebrating birthdays this week
If anyone has a birthday or other special event you want mentioned in my column, or have anything going on in New Windsor that you want the world to know about you can reach me at mveronesi@optimum.net or by calling 845-629-1260. Have a great week.