# Town Board of New Castle Work Session & Meeting 10/27/26

The New Castle Town Board held a work session and meeting on October 27, 2026. Procurement discussion focused on sidewalk and infrastructure projects. The Millwood sidewalk project, estimated at about $1.5 million, is being prepared for construction bidding around January, pending utility-pole relocations; the board discussed potentially adding repairs to a deteriorated nearby sidewalk, which could bring the project near $2 million. For the Route 117/King Street sidewalk extension, the town is reviewing three proposals for design services; the estimated total cost for roughly 500–600 feet, including design and construction, is $1.5–$2 million, with stormwater work accounting for a substantial share. Construction bidding and a decision on the project remain future steps, subject to design and DOT review. The town also expects to submit the revised Upper Minkgo Dam decommissioning plans for permits after receiving a county drawing; no board action was requested. The discussion noted a FEMA grant covering about 65% of dam-project costs and a $5 million TAP grant already secured for the Chappaqua/“Chap Line” project, with a future TAP application planned.

The board discussed budget revisions, including increasing the proposed General Fund balance appropriation by about $95,000 to $2,740,180; the preliminary budget and public hearing were scheduled for later dates, and the town reported remaining under the state property-tax cap. In the regular meeting, the board approved the consent agenda and payment of claims totaling $793,334.18. Procurement-related approvals included the 2026 NCCMC web services contract for $90,500 and a Gedney Park 911 Memorial change order to Tony Casale Inc. for $23,998.14, an increase of $1,573.14. The board also approved a LaBella Associates code-compliance inspection contract for the Random Farms wastewater project, with costs to be reimbursed by the project. Other approved items included DPW and police staffing actions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Town Board of New Castle Work Session & Meeting 10/27/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFRLQXlZfic) - NCCMC