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Come Help Celebrate and Enjoy a Host of Community Day Festivities
This Thursday, August 27th, come enjoy Coney Art Wallls! There will be a street dance performance by BattleFest League, an interactive juggling show, face painting,12 delicious Smorgasburg vendors open, and free admission to our highly buzzed about Art Walls. The forecast is clear skies and sunny, so this will be a perfect end of summer day trip. :-
Benefitting the North Castle Public Library
Sat. & Sun., September 26th and September 27th
10 a.m.–5 p.m., rain or shine.
Named one of “The Elite 100” Fine Art and Fine Craft Fairs in the US by Art Fair Sourcebook and among the top “Fine Art and Design Shows” in the New York Metro Area by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 54th annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show will continue its long tradition of showcasing a fresh and diverse array of art. Over 185 juried artists from 31 states, Israel and Canada, will be featured—42 new to this year’s show. A broad spectrum of media to suit every taste and budget will be on display, including painting, mixed media, printmaking/drawing/pastels, sculpture, photography/digital art, wearable art, and fine crafts.
This year’s show will feature free guided tours, emerging artists, and fun-filled, kid-friendly activities. We will once again offer personal shoppers, who will be available to help visitors find and select art that best fits their taste and decor. There is ample free parking on site, as well as a diverse food court.
On Friday, September 25th at 7 pm, the North Castle Public Library will show a free documentary entitled “Tim’s Vermeer”. On Saturday, September 26th at 8 pm in the library’s Whippoorwill Hall, Jazz legend Charlie Lagond & Friends will perform “Soulful Serenade…Memphis to Motown to Neo-Soul,” also free to guests.
The Art Show is sponsored by Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc., and net proceeds benefit the town’s libraries. Admission price: $10.00, $8.00 for seniors or with coupon, children under 18 free. Sorry, no dogs allowed. For further information, as well as discount coupons, visit www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org. Day of show call: 914-806-6307
New this year for New York City Art Show visitors, Castle Cab Corp. is offering deeply discounted rides ($10 flat rate) to and from the North White Plains train station, with priority drop off at the Show entrance. Cabs will be waiting at the station and the Show, or can be contacted in advance through their app (Castle Cab) or by phone 914-273-2535. Additionally, during Show hours, Castle Cab is offering half price rides anywhere local to and from the Show.
205 Business Park Drive, Armonk, N.Y. (Exits 3/3S off Route I-684). Ten miles north of I-287 and I-95, 5 miles from Merritt and Hutchinson Parkways, 20 minutes from the Tappan Zee Bridge.
I 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 but
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.
The 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:
your 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!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
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.
Adam 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
Jason 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
Lisa 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
Elise 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:
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
My husband Jay and I moved to New Castle in 1985, years before we had
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
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
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
