State Allots Money to Chappaqua for Pothole Repairs

New York’s Consolidated Local Streets and Highway Program made out well in the 2015-16 state budget.

The $488 million in CHIPS funding to support local roads and bridges is $50 million more than originally proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

State Senator Terrence Murphy and Rob Greenstein, Supervisor of New Castle are pleased to have $255,237 in funding for New Castle included.

“Coming from a local government background myself, I understand the need to provide relief to our local governments,” Murphy, a former Yorktown town councilman, said in a prepared statement. “I’m proud to partner with Supervisor Greenstein to work together to support our ailing infrastructure. Local roads matter.”

Greenstein said the funding would help offset higher expenses because this past winter included 26 snow and ice storms and sub-zero temperatures that exacerbated the freeze-thaw cycle that affects roads.

“After the devastating winter we have had these funds are crucial toward repairing and maintaining safe roads in our town,” Greenstein said. “I would like to thank Senator Murphy for his hard work on behalf of New Castle residents and look forward to our continued work together as we improve the safety of our roadways.”

Residents are encouraged to email pothole@mynewcastle.org to report potholes around town.