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Inside My New Castle

The Harlem Wizards are Coming to Town!

January 13, 2020 by Inside Press

Chappaqua’s favorite day of hoops and alley oops is back on Sunday, January 26that 1:30 pm. Come watch the beloved teachers of the Chappaqua Challengers as they take on the Harlem Wizards! This annual highly anticipated event, hosted by the Chappaqua School Foundation, is the definition of local family fun. Not only an opportunity to support your schools, it’s guaranteed laughs as the tables are turned and the kids cheer on their teachers.

Make this event even more memorable by purchasing the coveted Benchwarmer or Courtside Plus VIP seats! Both include premier seating, a meet & greet with the Wizards, a souvenir lanyard, team poster and discount on team jerseys.  The newly introduced Benchwarmer seats, however, is the only way to watch the action straight from the Wizards bench and includes a half-court photo opp.

Don’t miss out on the fun and purchase tickets today.

Courtesy of the Chappaqua School Foundation

Filed Under: Chappaqua Community, Discover New Castle, Happenings, In and Around Town, Inside My New Castle, Inside Westchester, New Castle News, New Castle Releases, Sponsor News! Tagged With: basketball, Chappaqua School Foundation, education, Greeley, Harlem Wizards, schools, Teachers

Home, Sweet Home

August 5, 2015 by The Inside Press

Publisher and Editor Grace BennettI write this on a toasty summer’s day, having just left a fundraiser for Swim Across America, reminded of how fortunate I am to be a member of such a compassionate community with wonderful resources too, including four beautiful pool clubs!* The opportunities for fun and friendship here are nothing short of phenomenal, so producing Inside my New Castle has turned into a special source of pride for me. I launched Inside Chappaqua in 2003 to regularly cover area stories butUntitled-1 it was in the spirit of producing something “comprehensive” that I proposed an all-encompassing guide to Town Hall. To my delight, the town board green lighted this most unique collaboration. Our area’s rich array of quality cultural, commercial, civic and nature offerings, its proximity to the city, the safety and security I feel, my professional role in the community–and most of all, the friends I have made and family memories I cherish–make it home, sweet home for me. I also care very much about your opinion about this guide and how to keep making it better. Write to me anytime at editor@insidechappaqua.com

Editor’s Note: Post guide, by special request: A separate link coming soon highlighting all of our beautiful pool clubs.

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Filed Under: Inside My New Castle Tagged With: Chappaqua, community, friends and family, Grace Bennett, guide, New Castle

Welcome to our Town!

August 5, 2015 by The Inside Press

TNC-001The pages of this guide are full of examples of the strong sense of community that we share here, and will be updated annually. The Guide opens the door to our residents to provide fingertip access to the pillars of our Community:

  • Neighborhoods, be they east or west, north or south, that have their own unique characteristics that contribute to a sense of a single, welcoming community.
  • World class schools that offer all students opportunities to study, grow and achieve.
  • Business districts that provide great shopping, dining and services for the pleasure and convenience of all who live and visit here.
  • We have public outdoor spaces that offer passive and active recreation and Community activities in the arts and education. Whether you are looking for youth sports, adult leagues and physical activity, just a wooded stroll with Map Approvedyour dog, the chance to look at artwork or listen to music, this Guide lets you know about how to take advantage of the many outlets for your physical well-being and inner-self!
  • Community-centered and volunteer organizations that attend to the health, spiritual, safety and social needs of our residents while preserving our rich history.

Of course, you’ll find information about our Town government. New Castle has a wonderful history of being a pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle of New York City. Yet, we are also less than an hour away by car or Metro-North Railroad.

Your elected officials and Town employees serve to support the Community. Read about our daily commitment and initiatives that continuously care for the safety of our residents, adults, children and pets.

Find out about our Town resources that demonstrate our efforts to be accessible, including the New Castle eNewsletter, our Town website recently redesigned that allows residents to pay taxes on-line, provides emergency information, an Event Calendar, Report a Problem or even contact a town employee or Board Member.

Please use this Guide to learn about our Community! Once again, Welcome!

Robert Greenstein
Town Supervisor
rgreenstein@mynewcastle.org

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All Aboard

Many of us came here to escape the city but we also wanted a reasonable proximity to it! In addition to our wonderful schools and so many other amenities, a major reason many families choose to call New Castle home is the ease of the commute. With so many of us working midtown and on Wall Street, it’s a boon that New Castle makes parking spots available to any resident who needs one. In addition, Metro North service to and from the Chappaqua Station is about as easy as anyone can expect for a northern Westchester suburb.

Photo by Carolyn Simpson
Photo by Carolyn Simpson

 

Meet Our Town Board Members!

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TNC-005Adam M. Brodsky, Esq., is an elected Councilman on the New Castle Town Board. He is an attorney serving as the Director of Operations and General Counsel for a New York City based commercial real estate firm with a national portfolio of properties. Prior to his current position he was with the firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobsen. In addition, Mr. Brodsky is a former member of the Fibernet Telecom Group, Inc. (FTGX) Board of Directors, Muhlenberg College Board of Trustees and a member of the Board of Directors of the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corp. He is a graduate of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City.

States Adam: “My wife Cathy and I have been residents of New Castle for 11 years and have four beautiful children. In fact my wife is even a proud graduate of the Horace Greeley High School. We love the small town charm of New Castle and the close-knit community. There is no better feeling than getting off the train after a tough day at work and taking in that first breath of country air. We love this community and could not imagine living anywhere else.” abrodsky@mynewcastle.org

 

 

TNC-002Jason Chapin is an elected Councilman serving his second term on the New Castle Town Board. Jason works for The WorkPlace and manages the statewide job training program in Connecticut. He has lived in New Castle with his wife Chrissy since 1997. They have three children: Anna, Katie and Will.

States Jason: “My family and I enjoy all that our town has to offer, from the events and parks and schools to our neighbors and friends to getting involved with community organizations. We’ve seen many positive changes in New Castle over the years and we look forward to seeing how our town evolves in the years ahead.” jchapin@mynewcastle.org

 

 

TNC-004Lisa Katz, Esq., is an elected Council- woman on the New Castle Town Board, as well as the Deputy Town Supervisor. Lisa is an estate planning, elder law and corporate attorney at the Law Offices of Lisa S. Katz, PLLC in Mount Kisco. She founded this law firm in 2011, after having worked for over 20 years both in private practice at Manhattan law firms and as General Counsel and in-house counsel at various public companies. Lisa graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and from Fordham Law School.

Says Lisa: “I have called New Castle home for the past nine years with my husband, Steven, and our two wonderful children, who attend school here in Chappaqua. We moved here from Manhattan for our fabulous schools, and we spend our weekends running from ball field to ball field, hiking in our parks, attending community concerts, plays and events, buying pies and vegetables at our farmers market and spending time with the lifelong friends we have made here. Everywhere we go we see smiling faces who truly love to be part of this special, bucolic community that feels a world apart from the stresses of New York City, even though it is only a short ride away.” lkatz@mynewcastle.org

 

 

TNC-003Elise Mottel, Esq., is an elected Councilwoman serving her third term on the New Castle Town Board.Prior to becoming a Town Board member, she was a member of the New Castle Conservation Board. Elise is a partner in a New York City law firm specializing in real estate law and affordable housing. She is a graduate of Brandeis University and Hofstra University School of Law.

Recounts Elise: “The first time I visited New Castle was on a Friday evening in June, 1992. My husband and I had been house-hunting all over Westchester County, without great success, when our broker suggested New Castle. That night, as I drove on South Greeley Avenue, the sun was starting to set, and I saw a lighted field with kids playing baseball and parents cheering. There were people sitting in the gazebo. On my right, I saw a beautiful library and a magnificent school that I later learned was the Bell Middle School. I drove through the downtown and fell in love the town’s quaintness, charm and small-town feel. I knew that this was the town I wanted to live in and raise my family. My husband and I moved to New Castle 21 years ago and raised our two children, Jonathan and Beth, with the help of our beloved dog Champ.” ekmottel@mynewcastle.org

 

 

The Town Board is the local legislative and policymaking body made up of five elected members serving four year terms. Work sessions and board meetings are held on alternate Tuesday evenings at Town Hall and are open to the public, with public commentary welcomed during board meetings.

Responsibilities of the town board include:

  • Adopts and amends local laws
  • Promulgates policies about conducting government business
  • Controls the use of town property
  • Adopts the annual town budget
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Congresswoman Nita Lowey addressing  New Castle Town Hall prior to Hillary Clinton swearing in new board members

Government Representatives

Andrew Cuomo – Governor, State of New York

Nita Lowey – U.S. Congresswoman 17th District

Sean Patrick Maloney – U.S. Congressman 18th District

Michael Kaplowitz – County Legislator 4th District and Chairman of the Board of Legislators

Terrence Murphy – State Senator 40th District

David Buchwald – State Assemblyman 93rd District

Robert Astorino – County Executive

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Filed Under: Inside My New Castle Tagged With: Administration, Chappaqua, community, Inside Press, New Castle, school district, theinsidepress.com

The League of Women Voters of New Castle

August 5, 2015 by The Inside Press

A community-based grassroots nonpartisan political organization, the League of Women Voters of New Castle …

  • Is a voice for all, working to connect people directly with government.
  • Does not support or oppose any candidates for office or political parties.
  • Educates.
  • Advocates for change.
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The New Castle League’s most visible activities are the Voters Guides for the fall election, distributed to all residents in New Castle free of charge, and Candidates’ Nights. Candidate information is made available online at vote411.org. The League holds several forums every year on topics of national and local interest, including its biannual “Conversation with the New Castle Town Supervisor.” Recent forums focused on health care, climate change and campaign finance reform. The League is open to both men and women. Even high school students have a place in the League. Every year the New Castle League sends a student to the State League’s four-day Students Inside Albany conference to learn about State government. Finally, the League works to influence governmental policy after study and consensus among its members, taking a position on an issue and advocating for change. The League welcomes new members. For more information, please visit lwvnewcastle.org.

Filed Under: Inside My New Castle Tagged With: government, Inside Press, League of Women Voters, New Castle, theinsidepress.com, vote411, women

New Castle is Our Home

August 5, 2015 by The Inside Press

My husband Jay and I moved to New Castle in 1985, years before we hadJill Shapiro at table children. We loved that our neighbors had grown up in New Castle and stayed to raise their children–we thought that spoke volumes about the quality of life here. We think it still does.

There is so much to appreciate here in New Castle: we love the world class education our school system offers with the small town feel where people say hello, the convenience of the train to the city, the bike path and the wonderful parks. There is a great spirit of volunteerism and a sense of community in Town. Even though our two daughters are long out of the house; New Castle is our home and will be for a long time to come.

Jill Shapiro,

Town Administrator

jshapiro@mynewcastle.org

The Town Administrator

is appointed by and responsible to the Town Board and acts as the chief administrative officer for the Town.
The Administrator’s responsibilities are:

-Oversight of all day-to-day operations of the town

-Responsible for implementing policy adopted by the town board and providing advice and assistance as requested

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Finger on the Pulse

The Town Clerk keeps her finger on the pulse of the community as the keeper of all town records:

-Maintains meeting minutes and agendas, ordinances, local laws, budgets, and petitions

-Handles parking permits, marriage licenses, and dog licenses.

-Provides certified copies of marriage, birth and death records

Mary Deems, Town Clerk

mdeems@mynewcastle.org

Filed Under: Inside My New Castle Tagged With: Administration, community, education, Inside Press, Neighborhood, New Castle, schools, theinsidepress.com

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