City of New Castle

City of New Castle changes in the trash, yard waste and recycle schedule for the week of September 6th.

City Holiday Notice

City offices were closed on
 Monday, September 6th
for the Labor Day Holiday

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Revised Public Works Schedule

   Regular Trash Schedule    Revised Trash Schedule 
   Monday, September 6th    Tuesday, September 7th
   Tuesday, September 7th    Wednesday, September 8th
   Yard Waste Pick Up will take place on
   Thursday, September 9th
   There will be a CITYWIDE Recycle Pick Up on Friday, September 10th

Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle

Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle

Delaware DNREC –  DNREC has scheduled additional mosquito fogging this evening, August 13th, via truck in the communities of Buttonwood, Baldton, Vandyke Village, and New Castle Manor; plus Twin Spans Industrial Park and Glebe Cemetery

For more information on mosquito control, you can go to the DNREC website www.dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/

www.dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/mosquito-control/

Press Release: July 27, 2021 – Change of Venues for City Meetings

Press Release: July 27, 2021

Change of Venues for all City meetings conducted After July 31, 2021.

After July 31, 2021, all City Council Meetings will be held in person at the New Castle Senior Center located at 400 South Street – New Castle, DE 19720.

After July 31, 2021, all Committee, Commission and Board Meetings will be held in person in the Community Room at 1 Municipal Blvd., – New Castle, DE 19720.

Additional Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle

Friday, July 30th – Additional Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle

Delaware DNREC –  DNREC has scheduled additional fogging this evening, July 30th, via truck in the neighborhoods of Baldton, New Castle Manor, Van Dyke Village, the Twin Spans Industrial Park grounds and around the Glebe Cemetery. Portions of Buttonwood Avenue will be included in tonight’s fogging.

For more information on mosquito control, you can go to the DNREC website www.dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/

www.dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/mosquito-control/

City of New Castle Laborer Job Posting

City of New Castle Laborer Job Posting

City Employment Application

The Public Works division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of more than 18 miles of the City street system, plus solid waste collection at each City property and maintaining approximately 130 acres of parks and open space.

Additional services provided by Public Works include fall leaf collection, street sweeping, pavement marking, drainage maintenance and numerous other services to enhance the quality of life for the residents in the City of New Castle.

Seasonally, snow and ice control services are provided. During larger snow events, the residents are requested to remove their vehicles from the street to allow for easier and more efficient snow plowing operations.  Lastly, the maintenance of roadways and traffic and street signage are important tasks and the responsibility of the Public Services Department. 

We are seeking an experienced Laborer for a temporary position with the potential of leading to a permanent position. Please apply to join our team by submitting resume / application to DDelgado@newcastlecity.delaware.gov on or before 8/6/21.

Summary of the Position

The successful candidate will report to the Public Works Supervisor.  Assists with the maintenance and repair of municipal streets, roads, grounds, buildings and parks.  Performs semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of streets, grounds, storm sewers, trash collection, parks and municipally owned buildings.  Works with direct supervision.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a tenth grade or completion of a GED, or completion of a High School diploma.
• Skills are required to perform single tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Knowledge is required of the practices, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and repairs of streets, grounds or facilities. Basic knowledge of the proper safety practices employed in the operation of vehicles and job site safety.
• Ability is required to operate common manual and power tools. Physical ability to perform duties of the position.  Ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.  Ability to understand and follow simple written or verbal orders and instructions. 
• Must have or be able to obtain a Delaware Class “D” license within six (6) months of employment.
• Good Driving Record
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls such as hand and power tools.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear on the phone and in person.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch to reach lower level file drawers.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move boxes of files or paper up to 55 pounds without assistance. 

Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be available and present for work as scheduled.  The employee must perform all functions of the job safely and efficiently at all times in compliance with all safety regulations.

 Salary, Benefits and Work Hours

• $15.95 per hour
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including training, PTO, paid holidays, pension program, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term disability.
• Work hours – 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (M-F – subject to change, including special events support)

Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle

Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle

Delaware DNREC –  has just informed the City that they have had their first detection of West Nile virus in the area and they plan on spraying this evening, July 26th, via truck in the neighborhoods of Baldton, New Castle Manor, Van Dyke Village, the Twin Spans Industrial Park grounds and around the Glebe Cemetery. 

For more information on mosquito control, you can go to the DNREC website www.dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/

www.dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/mosquito-control/

City of New Castle & WILMAPCO Transportation Plan Info Booth at Battery Park

City of New Castle & WILMAPCO Transportation Plan Info Booth at Battery Park

Share your ideas and stay for the music! Join us in the City of New Castle on July 28th (rain date August 4th) between 6 – 8 p.m. at Battery Park near Delaware Street. We will be sharing information about the City of New Castle Transportation Plan and seeking community feedback. In addition, New Castle’s summer concert series will be going on.

Learn more about the concert series at www.historicnewcastle.com/summer-concerts.

Learn more about the Transportation Plan at www.wilmapco.org/cityofnewcastle.

Press Release: July 6, 2021 – The City of New Castle to Resume In-Person Meetings at Town Hall.

4th of July Annual “Let Freedom Ring” Ceremony – Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green

Annual Let Freedom Ring Ceremony
Historic New- Castle, Delaware
Guest Speaker: Frank Ianni,
Major General (Ret), U.S. Army
“What the 4th of July Means to My Family”
Sunday, July 4th – 1:30 p.m.

Please be seated inside no later than 1:25
Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green
Corner of Market & Harmony Streets
Historic New Castle, DE 19720

4th of July 2021 Bell-Ringing Ceremony in Historic New Castle, Delaware – Click for Flyer

LET FREEDOM RING – Join us as we celebrate the 4th of July and the 18th century Delawareans who gathered in New Castle to support the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Children and families of all ages, regardless of faith or ethnicity, are cordially invited to attend historic New Castle’s bell-ringing ceremony, which will be held at Immanuel Church on the Green from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the 4th of July. This free annual event is part of an ongoing national ceremony. When the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped; bells in Philadelphia and across the nation will ring simultaneously, to officially commemorate the birth of American Independence.

Please be inside Immanuel by 1:20 pm as the program begins at 1:30 sharp. Guests will remain seated for the pealing of the church bells at 2:00 p.m., and then children, representing the thirteen colonies, will ring a smaller bell, donated to the day’s event by the Old Courthouse Museum. Ken Oppenheimer, a member of the Delaware Sons of the American Revolution, will help coordinate the children’s bell-ringing efforts.

Re-enactors, children, docents and all who love wearing 18th century garb are invited to come dressed in period attire.

This year’s keynote speaker is Francis A. lanni, Major General (Retired), U.S. Army, who grew up in New Castle, the son of the late Francisco and Mary (Marcozzi) lanni, Frank’s talk is entitled, “What the 4th of July Means to My Family.” Frank graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1950 as an infantry officer, then served in Greenland, West Germany, and had two tours in Vietnam. Former Adjutant General of Delaware National Guard, Frank retired from that position to became Delaware Director of Highway Safety and later served as an adjunct at Goldey-Beacom College and lecturer for the Valley Forge Historical Society.

Children, families, friends and neighbors of all ages are invited. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.

City Offices Closed Monday, July 5th for Independence Day

City Holiday Notice
City offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th for the Independence Day Holiday

Independence Day Holiday
Revised Public Works Schedule

Regular Schedule                   Revised Schedule
Monday, July 5th                     Tuesday, July 6th
Tuesday, July 6th                      Wednesday, July 7th

Yard Waste Pick up on Thursday, July 8th
There will be a CITYWIDE
Recycle Pick Up on Friday, July 9th