Hello New Windsor. New Windsor Police Chief Robert L. Doss recently hosted several members of the town’s Community Advisory Panel at a training session at the Police Department’s firearms range. The panel was established April 1, 2021 as a result of New York State’s Police Reform and Reinvention process.

Part of the mission of the Community Advisory Panel is to plan, attend and participate in certain police trainings to make recommendations to the Police Department on how to better serve and engage the community. This training session focused around officers receiving reality-based situational training and de-escalation techniques.

The officers also received use of force training along with pistol proficiency and qualification training. Chief Robert Doss commented, “The experience of having the Community Advisory Panel members at the range and interacting with our officers was such a great thing to see. This is just a first step of many that I have planned to bring the Police Department closer with the community that we serve. It is so important for people to see how we train and understand why we train the way that we do. The panel’s involvement will become a great way to ensure we are meeting the communities needs and expectations.”

What would you do in an emergency if someone close to you needed first aid or CPR? The Town of New Windsor Recreation Department is offering two upcoming classes this weekend. On Friday night June 25 from 6-9 p.m. a Community CPR class which is the general class and is being offered for $60, and then on Saturday June 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. the Basic Life Support (BLS) course for healthcare workers, trainers, etc. will take place for $70.

Both classes are being held at the New Windsor Recreation Hall (18 Snake Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553).

For more information please call the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750.

The Town of New Windsor Nancy Pullar Summer Concert Series will begin next Wednesday, June 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. on the New Windsor Town Hall Lawn and gazebo. The band Lucky House will be opening up the eight-week series. Make sure to bring a lawn chair, blanket, and your own food and drink to enjoy and great fun filled family night out.

To see the schedule for the full eight weeks visit the New Windsor Recreation Department Website at www.nwrecisfun.com.We hope to see everyone there!

The Town of New Windsor Community Day will be held on Saturday August 21 from 4-9p.m. at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park. After 11 successful years we are very happy to be able to bring it back this summer after canceling last years event due to the pandemic. There will be great food, music, entertainment, rides, vendors and fireworks with free parking and free admission.

Limited vendor spots are available visit newwindsorcommunityday.com to sign up. If you are a business who is interested in being a sponsor please email me at mveronesi@newwindsor-ny.gov or call the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750. We hope to see everyone on Saturday August 21!

Parents are you looking to keep your kids active this summer? After a long school year kids need to be outside and playing and the Town of New Windsor has just the thing for that. Registration is ongoing for the Town of New Windsor Summer Camp Program which is a weekly program from July 5- August 13 for ages 3-12. Camp locations are at the Ruscitti Park for ages 3-5, and 6-12, and at Kristi Babcock Memorial Park for ages 6-12 for camp. Space is limited so don’t hesitate sign up today! For all camp information please visit www.nwrecisfun.com or call the Recreation Department at 845-565-7750.

Birthday shout outs this week go to and to Liam Martyn whose birthday is on June 25, to Jake Mullarkey and Sebi Ledkovsky whose birthdays are on June 28th, to Tyler Veronesi, Eleanor Spreer, and Gary Magner whose birthdays are on June 29, and to anyone else out there celebrating birthdays this week. Happy Birthday! Happy 15th Wedding Anniversary to Barbara and Ron Albrechtsen who are celebrating on June 24.

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.