Avian Influenza
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort Hunters and Wildlife Watchers Encountering Dead or Sick Wild Birds, Especially Snow Geese, Are Advised to Report Location to DNREC DOVER, Del. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The Delmarva Avian Influenza Joint Information Center announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services are collaborating to collect sick and deceased snow geese and other wild birds that may have succumbed to the outbreak of avian influenza currently spreading throughout the state. The expanded statewide collection effort to help track the bird flu is funded through DNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). Sick or dead wild animals found in Delaware during the avian influenza outbreak or at any time of year, are to be reported to […]
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City Offices Closed Monday, January 20, 2025
Date Posted: Thursday, January 16th, 2025City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th for the Martin Luther King Holiday. Public Works Department Holiday Pick-up Schedule: **REVISED PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 20th** There will be NO Trash Pick-up on Monday, January 20th Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Monday, January 20th Tuesday, January 21st Tuesday, January 21st Wednesday, January 22nd Yard Waste Pick Up on Thursday, January 23rd Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, January 24th
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Delayed Opening on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025Due to continuing inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions during the morning commute, the City of New Castle will have a delayed opening at 10 am today, January 7th, 2025. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe!
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Delayed Trash & Recycling Pickup- January 6th- January 10th, 2025
Date Posted: Monday, January 6th, 2025Thank you to all for your patience as Public Works crews have worked diligently to plow and salt the City today to ensure all roads are clear. As crews continue to ensure the roads remain clear, trash and recycling collection for the week will be delayed as follows: Trash pickup originally scheduled for Monday, January 6th, 2025 will be collected on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Trash pickup originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 will be collected on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Citywide recycling for this week will be collected on Friday, January 10th, 2025. There will be no yard waste collection this week, it will be postponed until the week of January 13th, 2025.
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City Offices Closed on Monday, January 6th, 2025
Date Posted: Sunday, January 5th, 2025Based on updates from the National Weather Service regarding the impending winter storm, the City of New Castle offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6th, 2025. The Tree Area Commission scheduled for Monday, January 6th, 2025 is also canceled. The City offices are expected to reopen on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 pending the outcome of the storm. Stay safe and warm! More information on the winter storm can be found here: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.6701495&lon=-75.5885564 A reminder that trash pickup services has been delayed due to the impending storm: https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/2025/01/05/trash-pickup-delay-on-monday-january-6-2025-due-to-winter-storm/
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Trash Pickup Delay on Monday, January 6, 2025 Due to Winter Storm
Date Posted: Sunday, January 5th, 2025The City of New Castle is preparing for a winter storm on Monday, January 6th, 2025. As the City prepares to be clearing snow all day Monday, trash services will be delayed until at least Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. An update will be shared once the routes are clear enough for trash pickup. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we manage this storm. Stay safe!
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Snow Removal & Code Red Reminders
Date Posted: Friday, January 3rd, 2025Snow Removal & Code Red Reminders As we enter into the winter season, residents and property owners are reminded of New Castle City Code § 209-1. Removal of snow and ice required. Residents are reminded that any person, corporation, company or other entity, being the owner, tenant or occupant of any house or other building, or the owner of any improved or unimproved lot, shall remove any snow, hail, ice or other matter or thing from any pavement, sidewalk or footway along and adjoining said premises within 24 hours of the time snow ceased to fall or the ice formed. Said owner, tenant or occupant shall cause a pathway to be cleared at least three feet in width along the pavement or sidewalk to the gutter to allow the free passage of pedestrians. Please remember to clear snow and ice from sidewalks to ensure safety of all residents. […]
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Holiday Notice and Revised Public Works Schedule
Date Posted: Friday, December 20th, 2024City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th, for the Christmas Holiday and Wednesday, January 1st for the New Years Day Holiday. Public Works Department Holiday Pick-up Schedule: **REVISED PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 25th** There will be NO Trash Pick-up on Tuesday, December 24th. Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Monday, December 23rd Monday, December 23rd Tuesday, December 24th Thursday, December 26th No Yard Waste Pick-Up Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, December 27th **REVISED PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 1st** Yard Waste Pick-up on Thursday, January 2nd Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, January 3rd
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City of New Castle Holiday Cards
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024The City of New Castle would like to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. Please feel free to download and share the attached cards.
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Delmarva Screens
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024Delmarva is hoping to have all screens delivered by 12/20. If you have not received yours my 12/20 please email METERSCREENINGDE@exeloncorp.com
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