Children’s Series : The Bossy Frog Band

The Town of New Castle Recreation Presents:

The Children’s Series at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center

Fun, sing-a-long entertainment for ages 1-8.

Performance is FREE – However, you must register here.

The Take It Or Leave It Shop is CLOSED

In accordance with Governor Cuomo’s executive order banning all nonessential public activity until further notice, the Take It or Leave It Shop WILL NOT OPEN ON APRIL 4 as originally planned. Once the order has lifted, watch this space for news ...

Recreation Spring Programs Postponed

The Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks Department is currently postponing the scheduled start date of all Spring Programming until further notice. In doing so we will also close registration at this time until we have determined a new start date fo...

Proclamation - Local State of Emergency

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law § 24, ct seq., a State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of New Castle and shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, unless sooner rescinded or extended. This State of E...

Recreation Department Program Update

In light of the ongoing developments resulting from COVID-19 the Town of New Castle Recreation and Parks Department will be canceling all programming and closing the Community Center, Art Center and Chappaqua Performing Art Center until April 12, 2020.Thi...

Recycling Center CLOSED

The Recycling Center is closed until further notice including the Residential Yard Waste Area and Recycling Center Yard. At this time NO items will be accepted. Curbside refuse and recycling collection are still taking place. If your call is in regards to...

March 27, e-News and COVID update

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NY State & Westchester County Resources

State and county resource and update section.

2020 Town & County Tax Bill

March 25, COVID-19 Update

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The Take It Or Leave It Shop is CLOSED

In accordance with Governor Cuomo’s executive order banning all nonessential public activity until further notice, the Take It or Leave It Shop WILL NOT OPEN ON APRIL 4 as originally planned. Once the order has lifted, watch this space for news ...

March 24, COVID-19 Update

As we enter our first full-week of shuttered non-essential businesses and distance learning, it is remarkable how quickly many of us have adapted to social distancing and working from home. The “new normal” is not without its challenge...

March 20, COVID-19 Update

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NCFD # 1 Letter to the Public of 20 MAR 2020

March 20, 2020

On Friday, March 20, 2020 the Board of Fire Commissioners of the New Castle Fire District # 1 (NCFD # 1) and the Chief of the Chappaqua Fire Department (CFD) held an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on day-to-...

March 19 COVID-19 Update

Earlier this morning, Governor Cuomo aptly stated, “It’s not just your perception. It’s not just you. It’s all of us.” While the Governor was certainly right, we, as a community, have stood together long b...

March 18 COVID-19 Update

Wednesday Update

The Town of New Castle remains relentless in our efforts to advocate for and safeguard our residents against COVID-19 and the many collateral issues associated with the Coronavirus. In doing so, please know that we will continue to share r...

Chamber of Commerce Business Directory

Recycling Center CLOSED

The Recycling Center is closed until further notice including the Residential Yard Waste Area and Recycling Center Yard. At this time NO items will be accepted. Curbside refuse and recycling collection are still taking place. If your call is in regards to...

Citizen Assistance Registry

Assisting the Most Vulnerable: Citizen Assistance Registry 

Our New Castle Recreation and Parks Department, along with our New Castle Police Department, have updated the Town’s services to help our most vulnerable citizens with their cri...

Town Hall e-News - Coronavirus Update

Library Programs Cancelled Through May 1st

The Library is taking every precaution to safeguard the health and welfare of our patrons and staff. The Library has decided to cancel all programs through May 1, 2020. 

The Library will remain open. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

T...

Upper Minkel Dam Presentation

Tectonic Engineering gave a presentation to the Town Board regarding the Upper Minkel Dam at the February 25, 2020 work session.  Tectonic was retained by the Town to study the current state of the dam and to provide analysis and options for movi...

Proclamation - Local State of Emergency

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law § 24, ct seq., a State of Emergency is hereby declared in the Town of New Castle and shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, unless sooner rescinded or extended. This State of E...

At Home Activities

We know this is a difficult time, and are happy to announce that the New Castle Recreation & Parks Department will be providing daily activities for you to do at home with your children!

Each day at 10:00 am we will post a new activity or entertainment...

Recreation Spring Programs Postponed

The Town of New Castle Recreation & Parks Department is currently postponing the scheduled start date of all Spring Programming until further notice. In doing so we will also close registration at this time until we have determined a new start date fo...

Recreation Department Program Update

In light of the ongoing developments resulting from COVID-19 the Town of New Castle Recreation and Parks Department will be canceling all programming and closing the Community Center, Art Center and Chappaqua Performing Art Center until April 12, 2020.Thi...

Rec News & Notices

The Recreation Department works to continually bring new programs and events to the community, and as a result some new programs/events may be added after finalizing the program brochure.  If you would like to stay informed of all department happ...

At Home Activities

From NC Recreation

Summer Camp Registration

Coronavirus Information

News and Services from the Town of New Castle

Citizen Assistance Registry

Our New Castle Recreation and Parks Department, along with our New Castle Police Department, have updated the Town’s services to help our most vulnerable citizens with their critical needs.  The New Castle Citizen Assistance Registry wi...

NYS Department of Health & Labor COVID19 Paid Sick Leave Guidance

The law provides guaranteed job protection and paid leave for New York employees who are unable to work while subject to a COVID-19 precautionary or mandatory order of quarantine.

NYS Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance FAQ

Guidance Subject to Change as Federal Legislation is Enacted Current, as of March 26, 2020.

NYS Department of Health COVID19 Paid Sick Leave Advisory

Precautionary or mandatory quarantine or isolation and paid sick leave benefits.

New York State Parks COVID-19 Update

Guidance from NYS Parks

NYS Definition of Essential Construction Services

9. Construction

All non-essential construction must shut down except emergency construction, (e.g. a project necessary to protect health and safety of the occupants, or to continue a project if it would be unsafe to allow to remain undone until it is safe ...

New York will keep all schools closed until at least April 15

Governor Cuomo said this morning (March 27, 2020) that all schools in NY would remain closed for another 2 weeks.