CITY OF NEWBURGH – City of Newburgh staff will conduct code enforcement sweeps that will conclude with a community barbecue Saturday on Lutheran Street, according to a news release from city government.

The sweeps will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, beginning about 9 a.m. and lasting all day, said City Manager Joe Donat.

Examples of work that could be done during sweeps include inspections for apartments that may not have their Rental Registry inspections and checking for smoke or carbon monoxide detectors.

Nearly all city departments and Central Hudson Utilities will be on-site to immediately address critical and long-term infrastructure needs and code compliance issues, according to the release.

Dumpsters will be placed at various locations on Lutheran all three days of the sweep. Residents will be encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to dispose of any unwanted, non-toxic, non-hazardous trash or debris.

The overall goal is to increase compliance with Newburgh's Housing Code in such a way that, hopefully, rewards good actors in the community, according to the release.