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Board clears hiring of part-time recreation aide at Desmond Center starting July

Town Board of the Town of Newburgh · June 22, 2026
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Summary

Samantha Johnson was approved as a part-time Recreation Aide at the Desmond Center at $20.00/hour pending required pre-employment checks and county HR approval; expected start on or after July 6, 2026.

The Board approved the hiring recommendation for Samantha Johnson as a part-time Recreation Aide at the Desmond Center. Commissioner Jim Presutti brought forward the recommendation and said Ms. Johnson will need to complete paperwork, a physical, drug and alcohol testing, and fingerprinting before beginning employment; Orange County Human Resources pre-approval is also required.

The motion to hire was made by Councilman Paul Ruggiero and seconded by Councilman Anthony LoBiondo; the minutes record a unanimous vote among members present (4–0, one absent). The hire is listed at a rate of $20.00 per hour with a start date on or after July 6, 2026 pending required clearances.