Discussions about a revised development plan for the former Reader’s Digest property continue to evolve as New Castle officials and representatives for Chappaqua Crossing developer Summit/Greenfield search for a solution to move the stalemated project forward. Last Tuesday night, the
Read MoreBy Janine Bowen Following a torrent of criticism, the state Board of Regents announced Monday that it will adopt a series of measures to adjust the implementation of the Common Core Standards. The changes passed two committees and are scheduled
Read MoreBy Janine Bowen Local legislators appear to finally be listening to concerned parents and teachers when it comes to problems plaguing the Common Core standards. On Tuesday, legislators across the state in both parties requested a two-year delay in using
Read MoreResidents neighboring a 98-acre parcel in New Castle where a mixed use development has been proposed warned town officials last week of numerous environmental and quality-of-life issues that could arise if the project is approved. The Jan. 28 scoping session
Read MoreNew Castle officials and a Mount Kisco restaurant owner are still locked in discussions about having the proprietor move into the town-owned building at the Chappaqua train station. Councilman Adam Brodsky, the town board’s point person on the project, said
Read MoreBy Janine Bowen The New Castle Town Board announced last week that the town will be upgrading its Code Red alert system in the coming weeks. One of the major revisions is the ability for residents to customize the way
Read MoreThe New Castle Town Board is prepared to appoint Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes Jill Shapiro as the municipality’s next administrator, the first major move of the new administration. Shapiro, who has served as town clerk since 2005, would
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Westchester County Legislator, Bill Ryan (D-White Plains) is leaving public office when his term as Legislator for District 5 ends on December 31. White Plains Councilman, Benjamin Boykin, ran for that seat and won when Ryan left the seat open
Read MoreA group of residents has proposed transforming the former Millwood Swim Club property into a community garden with the help of an organization that focuses on similar efforts throughout Westchester. Several neighbors of the defunct club at the 1.3-acre property
Read MoreThe attorney for the Chappaqua Crossing developer warned the New Castle Town Board last week that the town would be hit with costly litigation and tax certioraris unless officials vote on a rezone to allow retail. John Marwell, representing Summit/Greenfield,
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