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Town of Newburgh adopts preliminary $61.3 million budget for 2025
Summary
The Town Board adopted a preliminary 2025 budget totaling about $61.3 million, which the supervisor said is roughly $322,000 under the New York State tax cap; the board also adopted related Highway and Special Improvement District budgets. The vote was 3–0 with one member absent.
Town Supervisor Gilbert J. Piaquadio presented the Town of Newburgh’s 2025 Preliminary Budget and the board voted to adopt it as the town’s annual budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
"I am honored to present for your review the Town of Newburgh 2025 Preliminary Budget," Piaquadio said, reading the proposal that totals approximately $61.3 million and is, he said, about $322,000 under the New York State–mandated tax cap. He told the board the combined General and Highway Fund tax rate in the proposal is $15.64, roughly 1.54% higher than last year’s $15.41.
Piaquadio listed staffing and service commitments in the proposal, saying the budget funds 162 full-time and 101 part-time positions, including 49 full-time and 13 part-time police officers, 28 full-time highway employees, and continued recreation programs. He said construction of a 35,000-square-foot recreation building is expected to finish in 2025 with funding from grants and park recreation fees. He also cited the town’s Moody’s Aa2 bond rating and a zero financial stress score from the New York State Comptroller’s office as indicators of the town’s fiscal position.
Clerk Lisa M. Vance Ayers confirmed the meeting notice was posted on the town website and at town hall on Oct. 16, 2024 and advertised in the Mid-Hudson Times on Oct. 24, 2024, which she said satisfies public hearing requirements under New York law. The board opened the public hearing at 10:02 a.m.; resident Bill Fedder of Rockwood Drive asked whether Councilman Paul I. Ruggiero had participated in the budget meetings despite his absence. Supervisor Piaquadio replied that Ruggiero was away but had been involved in the meetings.
After discussion and receipt of prior workshop comments, the board voted to: adopt the 2025 Town budget as presented and adopt the related Town, Highway and Special Improvement District budgets, directing the town clerk to prepare and certify the required copies for submission to the Orange County Legislature. Both motions were made by Councilman Anthony LoBiondo and seconded by Councilman Scott M. Manley; each vote was recorded 3 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, 1 absent (Councilman Paul I. Ruggiero).
The special meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
