The Town will continue to pick up brush in the Town's right-of-way, from the February 25th storm, as needed on a case by case basis.

The Town will not pick up brush from private property. Residents who need to get rid of brush may do so by:

1. Recycling center in their own vehicle (proof of residency required),
2. Putting it at the curb for pickup by Sani-Pro on March 17th and March 31st.  Brush must be packaged according to Sani-Pro's specifications - Bundles only, maximum of 4 feet long and weigh less than 60 pounds.  Brush over 5 inches in diamater, loose branches and other material will not be picked up.
3. Hiring a private contractor.

Please contact DPW if  you have any questions.

Westchester County has published their schedule of Household Recycling Drop Off Days for this year.  Household chemicals, flourescent lights, cell phones, batteries and appliances are among the items that they will accept.

For dates, and information on what is and is not accepted, click here (418.12 kB)

New Castle's Department of Public Works has a new email address for you to report problems during a storm.  storm@town.new-castle.ny.us will be checked by DPW personnel during storm events.  You can advise them on snowplowing problems and other non-emergency events via this email address.

Emergencies should continue to be reported to 911.

Coming This Spring...
Restored Soccer Field in Upper Gedney Park

This spring, soccer teams in New Castle will have a new place to enjoy their sport. The soccer field in upper Gedney park has been reconstructed, and will provide enjoyment for residents of New Castle for years to come.

In 2008, the Town Board approved a capital project to rebuild the field and the project went out for bid in summer of 2009. In October, Acocella Contractors began the project, which will cost about $415,000. Enhancements to the full-size field (100 yards long x 180 yards wide) include an underground sprinkler, and drainage to accommodate stormwater regulations. There is also a 20-foot buffer around the field to ensure the safety during games. Another improvement to the field is the installment of netting behind the goals to prevent balls from becoming lost in the woods. In anticipation of the project, walking trails have been rerouted around the field. The plans also include planting of shrubs around the grounds. Read more...

Your Recycling Schedule and Calendar will reach you by mail shortly. Can may view/download now by visiting the Recycling section of this Web site.

The Beautification Advisory Board (BAB) is spearheading the Commemorative Bench Project, which will enable residents to place a brass plaque on a bench in the hamlets of Chappaqua and Millwood, to honor or remember a beloved family member or friend.

There are 27 comfortable and attractive benches located in prime locations such as Gedney Park, the Citibank sitting park, and in front of Town Hall. A 3"x6" plaque on one of these benches is a long-lasting way to pay tribute to an achievement, rejoice in the birth of a child or memorialize one who has passed away.

The BAB is a volunteer board that advises on, formulates and promotes programs to enhance the beauty and appearance of New Castle.

 For information on adopting a bench, please contact BAB liaison Deputy Town Administrator Penny Paderewski, (914) 238-7261 or mailto:ppaderew@town.new-castle.ny.us.  A member of the BAB will contact you.

The Town of New Castle regrets the departure of the Reader's Digest community from their Chappaqua headquarters of 70 years. The much-admired architecture, especially the famous Pegasus, has long been a symbol of the Town's major corporate entity. And of course that corporate entity has been the source of many careers and positions over the years. Watching the business decline over the last several years, the Town continued to hope it would develop a more profitable model that would enable it to regain some of its former corporate strength. However, this continued economic downturn, with recovery still more theoretical than real, resulted in Reader's Digest filing bankruptcy in August. The fact that they will no longer be renting office space from Summit Greenfield, the current owner of the real property, clearly presents difficult issues. By New Castle's zoning law governing the property, Summit Greenfield must rent at least 200,000 square feet of office space to one tenant. That requirement was met by Reader's Digest. No other tenant currently occupies that large an area, and the Town will be reviewing its legal options to resolve this issue in a fair and productive way. The Town Board has stated how much we value the small but important commercial base of our community. It is important to all that that base not be eroded.