Town Board of New Castle Work Session & Meeting 09/08/26

The Newcastle Town Board held a work session and meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. Key updates included the completion of the Route 117 covert replacement project and ongoing environmental maintenance work on a local pond, with discussions about contractor delays and cost implications. The board authorized awarding a bid (DPW 2026-05) for transportation and disposal of dry aluminum sludge and filter media to Cassella Organics at $13,940 per ton. They also approved the purchase and installation of upgraded Verata camera systems for police and town hall facilities, and accepted auction results for three vehicles totaling approximately $24,025. Additionally, the board approved a $130,834.39 budget reconciliation with the Village of Pleasantville related to water treatment plant operations, authorized Chief Carol's attendance at a conference costing $2,955, and approved a $10,359.79 contract for trash and recycling receptacles at Milwood Park. A moratorium extension on solar energy systems was adopted, and the board approved the renewal of the town's crime insurance policy for $5,999. The meeting also included updates on capital projects, paving schedules, and community events, but no new major contracts beyond those noted were discussed.