• Sat. Mar. 3: Cupcake Conspiracy fundraiser for Friends of the Library 7:30pm
• Sun. Mar. 4: Westchester Oratorio Society @ Chap Libr 3pm
• Tu. Mar. 6: Gathering at “Local” to talk food & agriculture am & pm
• Check out NCNOW’s Calendar page for more.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2012
by Christine Yeres
Last Tuesday, the creators and managers of the town website, Lyle Anderson and Chris Vaccaro of New Castle Community Media Center, unveiled a new, improved town website.
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by Christine Yeres
The proposed towers running up the Saw Mill through Pleasantville and Chappaqua are a no-go. DOT has withdrawn its plan.
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by Bill Kress
President, Ossining UFSD Board of Education
When I am out in town, I consistently hear that the schools are seen as a great source of pride and opportunity within our community.
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by Michel Gunn
As an Ossining parent, community member and business owner, I have an appreciation for investing in our assets to maintain solid quality schools and community value.
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by Sonia Fujimori and Scott Crowder
For those of us who live in the West End of New Castle, there is a very important vote coming for those who reside in the Ossining School District, as our family does. I urge fellow community members and taxpayers to become educated on the bond issue and vote YES on Tuesday, March 6th.
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This trio frequents the Chappaqua Farmers Market; the canines’ bags are packed with fresh foods from the market.
March 2, 2012
At the Chappaqua Market this Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s next to Bell, you’ll find:
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Monday, February 27, 2012
The Horace Greeley High School Theatre Company will present their first production of the new year, Six Degrees of Separation, by John Guare, on Thursday, March 8th at 7:30 p.m., and on Friday, March 9th and Saturday, March 10th at 8:00 p.m.
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Two new transactions from the county clerk’s office for the week ending March 2
March 2, 2012
Editor’s Note: Since October, 2007, NewCastleNOW.org has published every week in its real estate section information about houses sold in New Castle as that information has been released by Westchester County.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2012
by Christine Yeres
Last Tuesday, CCSD Assistant Superintendent for Business John Chow proposed school budget for 2012-13 that increases spending 0.68%. He characterized the proposal as “a good budget” with “the second lowest increase in the last eight years.” The lowest was a zero percent increase in 2009-2010; the highest was 8.7%, in 2005-2006.
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Photos by Kevan Full, at kevanslens.com; more photos in “Read more…” and in Photo Gallery
March 2, 2012
by Rob Greenstein
Let me start off by saying “Welcome to the community.” Your restaurant has been described as “New American, casually upscale.” What the heck does that mean?
Read MoreMarch 2, 2012
by Rob Greenstein
We’ve all come to realize that New Castle’s commercial base is very small. Greater commercial revenue = less dependence on residential taxes to run our town and schools. We need our merchant/business community, and they need us. We must all work together to achieve our common objectives. An important part of the way forward is to create a strong Chamber of Commerce for Chappaqua and Millwood.
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At the Chappaqua Library Theatre on Saturday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m.—a cupcake to go with every ticket!
March 2, 2012
by C.J. Ehrlich
Come to a staged reading of a new comedy to benefit the Friends of the Chappaqua Library! Every ticket you buy—$12 for adults, $10 for kids—supports quality library programs. Go to the Chappaqua Library homepage. Pssst! Click on the cupcake flyer at the bottom of the front page.
Read MoreMonday, February 27, 2012
by Chris Weddle
I read last week that Robert Rhodes, a young man with a young family, will be recommended as principal of Horace Greeley High School. I read that he lives in Brooklyn. I like Brooklyn; I used to live there and one of my brothers still does. However, if Mr. Rhodes is offered and takes the job, he really might want to consider moving here. As I was reading about Mr. Rhodes I started thinking about my years at Greeley.
Read MoreThere are still a few plots available.
Photos by Kevan Full, at kevanslens.com; see more pics of the seed-starting meeting and of the community garden at CVAC in Photo Gallery
Monday, February 27, 2012
by Susan Rubin
Spring is just around the corner! Many gardeners try to get the jump on the season by starting seeds indoors. This was the topic of a workshop given at the Chappaqua Library last Sunday by Suzi Novak and me, Susan Rubin, coordinators of the InterGenerate community garden at the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps yard on North Greeley.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2012
The Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps will hold two open houses to recruit Youth Corps members: On Tuesday, March 13, and Tuesday, March 20th, both from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Candidates must be16 years of age by the fall of 2012. A guardian or parent must accompany Youth Corps candidates to the open house.
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March 2, 2012
Yesterday afternoon the Greeley Co-Ed Volleyball Team hosted a tournament at the HGHS gym. See photos in Photo Gallery. Story to follow.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2012
Don’t miss out! Summer Day Camp Registration for all town summer camps started on February 6. Don’t miss out on some great summer fun and a memorable day camp experience!!
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March 2, 2012
Tag sale at 12 Hunting Ridge Road, Chappaqua, indoors on Saturday and Sunday March 3 and 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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