While this year’s election in New Castle has been largely focused on the head-to-head supervisor’s battle between incumbent Robert Greenstein and Democratic challenger Kristen Browde, the four-candidate race for council is just as strong. Republican-endorsed Incumbents Adam Brodsky and Lisa
Read MoreFour years ago, then-candidate for supervisor Robert Greenstein brazenly campaigned on stopping Chappaqua Crossing, opposed to any retail that would compete with the hamlets. He and running mates Adam Brodsky and Lisa Katz also set out to put the brakes
Read MoreThe opposing slates in this year’s New Castle election have accused each other of unethical action for the mass transmission of unsolicited campaign-related messages. Scores of town residents have been troubled by the influx of e-mail blasts from Team New
Read MoreSunday afternoon’s 150th anniversary celebration by the New Castle Historical Society of Fair Ridge Cemetery has been postponed until Sunday, Nov. 5 due to the forecast of heavy rain. The program, “Come and Meet Your (Former) Neighbors: Now Permanently Residing
Read MoreNew Castle officials will draw up the paperwork to borrow as much as $18.2 million to pay for the Chappaqua infrastructure and streetscape project and a series of additional improvements throughout town. Last week, the Town Board submitted the list
Read MoreFamilies from throughout the tristate area will descend on downtown Chappaqua this Saturday to meet popular authors and illustrators at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival. The event will take place outside Robert E. Bell Middle School from 10 a.m. to
Read MoreThe New Castle Fire District No. 1 Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday night to allow voters to use absentee ballots in this December’s commissioner election, rescinding last month’s resolution against the practice. The board agreed in a 4-0 vote to
Read MoreBy Joanne Witmyer Fall has arrived! This offers us opportunities to revive recipes that showcase this season’s fruits and vegetables. Two of our local farmers markets provide a wonderful selection of seasonal produce and other delicious treats. We connected with
Read MoreAn impromptu debate among candidates erupted at last week’s New Castle Town Board meeting after Democratic supervisor challenger Kristen Browde questioned why officials haven’t pursued federal grants and loans to pay for downtown improvements. During the public comments portion of
Read MoreCommissioners for New Castle Fire District No. 1 deadlocked on a recent vote to make absentee ballots available for this December’s Board of Commissioners election a year after it endured stinging criticism regarding voting accessibility. At its Sept. 14 meeting,
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