Reminder: This Monday, July 20, 2026 begins another Street Sweeping week
Date Posted: Friday, July 17th, 2026Please review the street sweeping schedule on the City website to ensure your vehicles are not parked where they will interfere with the street sweeping operation. Vehicles found in violation will be issued a citation. We appreciate your cooperation! Public Works
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Vendor Call Health Fair: Social Media Outreach
Date Posted: Friday, July 17th, 2026Attention All Community-Focused Health & Wellness Organizations! The City of New Castle is hosting its second annual Community Health & Wellness Fair on September 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, bringing together various community partners to promote health awareness among residents. With a vaccine clinic, blood drive, free healthy foods, and information tables, the city is working to provide residents with tools and resources to stay healthy. If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a table, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/My1RA3b341qfbGtF8. Spots are limited and determined in order of form submitted. Sign up today! New Castle Health Fair Vendor Flyer 2026
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Date Posted: Friday, July 17th, 2026The ordering period for the Subsidized Rain Barrels has been extended, and the new pickup date is Friday, September 18th, 2026. Orders should be placed before September 18th, 2026. The $33.40 subsidy applies to any Rain Barrel over $50 and is extended to two (2) Rain Barrels per City of New Castle Household. Residents who have already ordered have been notified of the pickup date change. Residents who ordered two barrels and only received the subsidy for one have been issued a refund to compensate for the additional barrel subsidy. Pickup will be held at the New Castle City Wharf located at 1 Delaware Street, New Castle DE 19720 on Friday, September 18th, 2026 with more information to come; home deliveries will commence after the event and continue daily until completed. This unique offer was presented to City Council by the Flood Resiliency Committee and is being offered at the […]
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City of New Castle and Delaware Italian American Foundation Partner to Bring “250 Ride” to Separation Day Celebration
Date Posted: Monday, April 13th, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of New Castle and Delaware Italian American Foundation Partner to Bring “250 Ride” to Separation Day Celebration City of New Castle, DE — The City of New Castle, in partnership with the Delaware Italian American Foundation, is proud to announce a special collaboration between the 250 Ride and the Separation Day Celebration, commemorating America 250 and Delaware 250 in Historic New Castle. As part of the annual Separation Day Parade on Saturday, June 13 at 12:00 p.m., Caesar Rodney will make a ceremonial stop in Historic New Castle during his historic ride to Philadelphia to deliver the news of independence. Riding in an authentic horse-drawn carriage, Caesar Rodney will travel through the parade route accompanied by reenactors portraying the often-unheard voices of the American Revolution. These living historians will engage with attendees along the parade route, sharing first-hand stories and perspectives of overlooked figures who […]
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SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE
Date Posted: Monday, April 13th, 2026IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR WATER CUSTOMERS
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The City of New Castle Board of Health needs your help!
Date Posted: Thursday, March 19th, 2026The City of New Castle Board of Health needs your help! We’d like to know more about what health-related topics are of interest to our community members. A survey to help us better understand your needs will be posted on the City website during the month of April and we would greatly appreciate it if our neighbors would take the couple of minutes (it’s very short!) to complete this survey. Also, please encourage others in your household to do the same – the more people of various ages who do this survey, the more complete our picture of what New Castilians want will be. IF you complete paper survey at the City Health Fair in October of 2025, please don’t complete the electronic one as the information is the same and your responses have been recorded. Thanks so much for your help! The survey can be accessed directly at: […]
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Welcome to the City of New Castle
Date Posted: Friday, May 8th, 2015Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community. Historic New Castle, Delaware is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington with easy access from I-95 and I-295. Overlooking the Delaware River, Historic New Castle is the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley. And, thanks to preservation efforts, this vibrant, fully occupied community remains one of the most important Colonial/Federal villages in America – second only to Williamsburg, Virginia in the number and authenticity of its historic structures. The New Castle Court House Museum is part of the the First State National Historical Park. New Castle, originally named Fort Casimir, was founded in 1651 by Peter Stuyvesant, who was sent to provide the Dutch with command of all river traffic. Because of its strategic location, ownership of the settlement […]
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Scam Alert – Planning Commission Email
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7th, 2026The City of New Castle is aware of a scam occurring during which someone claiming to represent the City’s Planning Commission is emailing people to review and approve City Tree Work Permit Applications, for a nominal fee. Please note that the City does not charge for Tree Work Permits. Should you be contacted by the “City of New Castle- Planning Commission”, please contact the City of New Castle to confirm the validity 302-322-9801 and the City of New Castle Police Department to report the scam- Non-Emergency number 302-573-2800 The City of New Castle Scam Alert
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Subsidized Rain Barrels – Mark Your Calendars
Date Posted: Thursday, June 25th, 2026MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The ordering period for the Subsidized Rain Barrels has been extended and the new pickup date is Wednesday, July 17, 2026. Orders should be placed before July 17, 2026. Residents who have already ordered have been notified of the pickup date change. The subsidized rate is limited to one (1) Rain Barrel per City of New Castle Household. Pickup will be held at the New Castle City Wharf located at 1 Delaware Street, New Castle DE 19720 on Wednesday, July 17, 2026; with home deliveries commencing after the event and continuing daily until completed. This unique offer was presented to City Council by the Flood Resiliency Committee; and in partnership with the City and the Trustees the rain barrels are being offered at the subsidized rate of $16.60. Download the Flyer at: https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/files/2026/05/new-castle-flyer-1-1.png Please visit https://rainbarrel.ca/newcastle/ to place your order
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Separation Day Parade Traffic Advisory – June 13
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026Separation Day Parade Traffic Advisory – Saturday, June 13 The New Castle City Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors that the annual Separation Day Parade will begin at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 13. The attached map outlines anticipated road closures and parking restrictions associated with the parade route. Residents are encouraged to review the map and make travel plans in advance, as access to certain areas will be limited throughout the event. Traffic Control Officers (TCOs) will be positioned along the route prior to the parade to assist with traffic flow and facilitate the safe movement of participants and spectators. Residents should expect limited access and intermittent traffic restrictions before the event, with full road closures taking effect at approximately 11:30 AM. Please plan accordingly, allow extra travel time, and follow all posted restrictions and directions provided by Traffic Control Officers. We ask everyone to be […]
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Public Works Schedule for the week of June 8th
Date Posted: Thursday, June 4th, 2026City Notice On Wednesday June 10th there will be no yard waste pick up as staff prepare for Separation Day Events. In its place, we will be doing City wide recycling on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. There will be no recycling on Thursday June 11th or Friday June 12th. Revised Public Works Schedule Regular Trash Schedule Revised Trash Schedule Mon., June 8th Mon., June 8th Tues., June 9th Tues,. June 9th City-Wide Recycle Pick up on Wednesday, June 10th
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Arbor Day Program – Delmarva Power Customers
Date Posted: Friday, May 29th, 2026Arbor Day Program (Launched May 20) Through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Delmarva Power customers can request a free tree to plant at their home. Up to 700 trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis, including native species such as Baldcypress, River Birch, Eastern Redbud, Red Maple, and Flowering Dogwood. All trees in will be delivered directly to customers homes. Please see the link to the DPL tree reservation portal below. https://get.arborday.org/delmarva
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Delmarva Power Summer Readiness
Date Posted: Friday, May 29th, 2026Delmarva Power initiatives help ensure customers have access to assistance programs, benefit from a stronger and more resilient grid, and know how to prepare for potential outages. https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/files/2026/05/DPL2026SummerReadiness-Delmarva-Power_Page_1-scaled.jpg
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Rain Barrels
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The ordering period for the Subsidized Rain Barrels has been extended and the new pickup date is Wednesday, July 17, 2026. Orders should be placed before July 17, 2026. Residents who have already ordered have been notified of the pickup date change. The subsidized rate is limited to one (1) Rain Barrel per City of New Castle Household. Pickup will be held at the New Castle City Wharf located at 1 Delaware Street, New Castle DE 19720 on Wednesday, July 17, 2026; with home deliveries commencing after the event and continuing daily until completed. This unique offer was presented to City Council by the Flood Resiliency Committee; and in partnership with the City and the Trustees the rain barrels are being offered at the subsidized rate of $16.60. Download the Flyer at: https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/files/2026/05/new-castle-flyer-1-1.png Please visit https://rainbarrel.ca/newcastle/ to place your order
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