Town of North Castle

TOWN WEB SITE IMPROVEMENTS

There are numerous improvements throughout the site as we continue to expand the information posted and streamline navigation. Check out the redesigned GREEN PAGE, where you will find important research, useful resources, and examples of individuals Greening Around Town. This is where to go to find out what YOU can do right now to improve our environment.

As a new web site feature, you can subscribe to receive E-News Updates on some or all of these topics:

Current Town Board Agendas & Minutes

Current Planning Board Agendas & Minutes

Public Safety Announcements

Going Green News

While we look forward to keeping you informed, there will be an option to unsubscribe or change your topic(s) of interest in each E-News Update that you receive.

To subscribe by topic for E-News Updates click here.

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Earth Day Celebrations on Saturday, May 10th

Main Street 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Speak with representatives from Town groups:

Armonk Hamlet Task Force

Global Warming Task ForceRecycling Committee

North Castle Beautification Foundation

Order Blue Bins for home recyclables

Learn about the Lombardi Park Recycle Center

Meet local Artist Michael Albert

Meet representatives of green energy suppliers

North White Plains Community Center

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Environmental information and sign-up to reserve blue recycle bins.

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COUNTY RECYCLING DAYS

There are collection events scheduled throughout the County for Household Recycling, E-Waste Disposal, and Paper Shredding.

Click here for the complete schedule of events.

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VERIZON CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Town Meetings air on Verizon FIOS TV Channel 38

The Town Board adopted a cable television franchise agreement with Verizon on May 16, 2007 and the New York Public Service Commission issued an Order and Certificate of Confirmation effective June 22, 2007.

VERIZON FIOS TV SERVICE

Channel 38 and Plans for a New Government Channel

Many residents are now able to receive 100% digital FIOS TV which provides market competition to Cablevision and satellite TV. As of April, the FIOS TV network has been built-out to reach over 83% of North Castle. The Franchise Agreement specifies a graduated build-out schedule with full coverage of the Town by January, 2012.*

The Verizon Agreement provides for four origination points from which to transmit Public, Educational and Government (PEG) Access programming. The Agreement also stipulates that Verizon supply grant money to establish facilities for cablecasting. The first site, Byram Hills High School, became operational in January, 2008. Currently, the same Educational/Government programming received on Cablevision Channel 20 is received by Verizon FIOS TV subscribers on Channel 38.

The second Verizon origination point is under construction at Town Hall. The fiber optic connectivity has been established, and we are now working to complete installation of equipment. We look forward to providing Verizon FIOS TV subscribers a new Government Access channel which will be programmed and maintained at Town Hall. Look for cable TV news and the announcement of our channel’s live debut on northcastleny.com.

*For information on Verizon service and to see if your home is FIOS TV-ready, residents can access the Verizon web site www.verizon.com/fiostv or call customer service at: 888-553-1555.

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SANITATION AND RECYCLING SCHEDULE

Suburban Carting mailed the sanitation schedule to all residents. Click Here to view schedule.

Note: Back door service and twice weekly pick up are available.

For further info contact Suburban Carting at: 698-4300

RECYCLING INFORMATION

Suburban Carting provides garbage and recycling collection. While there have been changes to recycling collection mandated by the County, not all changes will impact North Castle residents. Please contact Suburban Carting for more information: 694-4300 or northcastle@suburbancarting.com

Click here for the Town of North Castle Recycling Guide.

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APPROVALS REVIEW TASK FORCE ISSUES FINAL REPORT

Supervisor Berman and members of the Town Board appointed a task force of citizens and government officials to provide recommendations on ways to improve and streamline the review processes within the Town while maintaining high quality development and an appropriate level of regulatory control. A final report was received by the Town Board on September 26, 2007.

Click here to access the report.

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Access To Free Health and Human Services Information
CALL: 2-1-1

CALL 2-1-1 for information regarding essential human care services --- from substance abuse to child care or elder care.

2-1-1 is available 24 hours, 7 days a week and is a free, confidential service.

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SENIOR HOMEOWNERS
INTERESTED IN A SUPPORT NETWORK?

Vicki Schott, an Armonk resident for twenty-five years, is organizing a support network so that residents can remain in their own homes with assistance from neighbors as an alternative to assisted living care.

For More Information e-mail Vicki at: mareth31@att.net

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