Don’t waste these gorgeous last days of stunning, sun-filled fall colors. The weather looks to be spectacular this weekend, so get outside! Why not visit one of our local parks, try a hiking trail and surround yourself with the changing foliage, shop around town, visit the Farmer’s Market and our Chili Cookoff, or dine outside at one of our amazing restaurants – whatever lets you take a deep breath and gets you both back to nature and the great outdoors!
So, you think you make the best chili in Town? Well, we dare you to prove it this Saturday, November 5th at the Town of New Castle's Chili Cook Off!
The contest will take place at the Chappaqua Farmer’s Market from 11am - 1pm, with judging to begin at 11:30am. We ask that contestants please pre-register and bring their chili in a crock pot so we can keep it warm. Maybe you will be crowned New Castle’s Titan of Chili!
And if you don’t want to compete, come draw some inspiration and then buy ingredients for your own batch of chili at the Chappaqua Farmer's Market!
Reminder - Event Signs
As we approach election day, just a reminder that all event signs (including political signs) must be 5 feet off the roadway for the safety of our pedestrians and motorists. Also, it is a violation to place identical signs within 20 feet of each other – the intent is to encourage free speech but to minimize the overpopulation of signs. And all signs must be picked up within three days following the event. Thanks for your cooperation!
Jean Craighead George Park Planting
Native Trees and Shrubs
Saturday, November 5, 9am-1pm
Please join members of the New Castle Conservation Board and other volunteers like you to help plant approximately 200 native trees and shrubs at Jean Craighead George Park this Saturday. These plants are being provided as part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation “Trees for Tribs program as a means of transitioning the park from a haven for invasive plants to a flourishing native environment. No experience necessary!
Please bring work gloves and a trowel.
Wear durable shoes/boots.
Confidential Paper Shredding Event Saturday, November 5th 10am-1pm at the Recycling Center
Residents line up on Joan Corwin Way
Recycling Staff will direct residents
Proof of residency will be required
USA Shred staff will load your paper into truck and shred it
Residents are welcome to watch their documents loaded into the shredder
The Recycling Center Yard will be open.
Access to the Residential Yard Waste Area will be a challenge from 10am-1pm during the event please plan accordingly.
New Castle Titans Championship Game - Sunday
Come out and support the New Castle Titans 3rd and 4th grade Football Team on Sunday for the big Championship game. Game will be held at Anne M. Dorner Middle School. The address is 100 Van Cortlandt Avenue, Ossining.
Special Screening & Discussion
Sunday at Chappaqua PAC
Holocaust & Human Rights Committee
The Town of New Castle Holocaust & Human Rights Committee strongly condemns the anti-Semitic acts by Kanye West, Kyrie Irving and others. These hateful words and actions against Jews must not be tolerated. We will continue to stand up, speak out and take action.
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Chappaqua Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:30am to 1pm
South Lot of the Chappaqua Train Station
The mission of the Chappaqua Farmers Market is to bring food that is locally grown, caught, raised or produced to our Westchester County community. We want to raise awareness of the importance of eating locally. Even as we enter the winter season, there’s plenty of delicious, healthy, local (and often organic!) produce, fish, meat and prepared food available to enjoy. We welcome you to come out and discover the beautiful bounty with us this November weekend!
PS: don’t forget to bring your knives to sharpen—last chance before Thanksgiving!
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @chappaquafarmersmarket and Facebook to stay up to date every week!
Expected vendors include:
3x3 Kitchen
4E Green Farm
Arlotta Food Studio
Asian Farmer Dumplings
Bien Cuit Bakery
Black Creek Farm
Bohemian Baked
Caradonna Farms
Doc Pickle
Don Carvajal Café
DoughCo Bagels
Eltee's Goods (tomato jams)
Fairy Juice Bar
FarMEATS
Forward Roots Kimchi
Fresh Meadow Farm
Joe Tomato Mozzarella
La Trafila Pasta
Marcelina Orange
MOMO Dressing
Mrs. D's Mediterranean Delights
Neversink Spirits
New Castle Scones
Nutmeg Bakery
Orchard Hill Organics
Peekskill Cookie Company (TK)
Pizza Vitale FOOD TRUCK
Pura Vida Fish
Ready Set Sharp
R&M Farm
Raw Chocolate Love
SOVA Farm
Urban Bohemian
Wild Radish
Wave Hill Bread
Music: The Richard Cortez Band
*vendors subject to change
Take It or Leave It “Shop” - Closed for the Season - Will Reopen April 2023
Spelling Bee Rescheduled for 11/7/22!!
Chappaqua - Millwood Chamber of Commerce
Cocktail Party
Monday, November 7th
Chappaqua Youth Soccer
The Great Holiday Train Show
New Castle Historical Society
EPIC All-Inclusive Student Short-Film Festival
Are you a middle or high school student who likes making short films? Get a chance to see your film up on the BIG screen!
The New Castle EPIC Committee with The New Castle Recreation Department is hosting an EPIC All-Inclusive Student Short-Film Festival. We will be accepting short films for consideration now through December 31. The festival, which will be free and open to the public, will take place at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 14. All rules and regulations can be found on the website: https://epicfilmfestival.wordpress.com/
Chappaqua Garden Club Bulb Sale
Choose from bulbs to plant this Fall – daffodils, giant allium, grape hyacinths, and Glory of the Snow or add indoor blooming amaryllis and paperwhites to brighten winter days.
We look forward to seeing you at future events and programs. Please call the Center at 238-8888 for more information, and continue to check this enewsletter for weekly updates.
Library CLOSED Friday, November 11th for Veterans Day
Help Wanted!
Mission Statement
The Town of New Castle strives to identify sustainable policies, practices and procedures that promote equal access to civic involvement opportunities to all its citizens regardless of race, gender, or other protected class, thereby creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive systems of community governance. All qualified and interested residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
LBGTQIA+ Committee
The Town of New Castle is looking for volunteers to serve on its LBGTQIA+ Committee. The Committee shall establish channels for outreach and inclusion for members of our community who identify as LBGTQIA+ and their allies, including providing information and resources.
If interested please complete the Committee Application at the link HERE.
Environmental Review Board
The Environmental Review Board (ERB) is governed by Chapter 137 “Wetlands” of the Town Code of New Castle. The ERB is the primary approving authority for applications submitted in connection with the Town’s wetlands regulations.
Members are expected to be familiar with the regulatory thresholds and requirements of the Town ordinances relating to environmental protection, including steep slopes, trees, and especially wetlands and wetland buffers. They are also encouraged to develop skill in reading blueprints, maps, and draft plans, as well as the basic science underlying environmental evaluation.
Meetings are held the third Monday of every month.
If you are interested in serving on this board please complete the Board Application at the link HERE
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As we approach election day, just a reminder that all event signs (including political signs) must be 5 feet off the roadway for the safety of our pedestrians and motorists. Also, it is a violation to place identical signs within 20 feet of each other – the intent is to encourage free speech but to minimize the overpopulation of signs. And all signs must be picked up within three days following the event. Thanks for your cooperation!
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