Storm Update- Monday Evening 2/23/26 & Revised Solid Waste & Recycling Schedule More Info

FY2025 Citywide Paving Invitation To Bid

Date Posted: Friday, October 4th, 2024

FY2025 Citywide Paving Invitation To Bid –F Y25 Addendum 2 Bid opening delayed to 10/10 at 1:30 pm at 220 Delaware St.  Those still interested in a bid packet should reach out to info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov



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Bike Racks on Delaware Street!

Date Posted: Thursday, September 26th, 2024

Exciting News! Temporary bike racks have been installed on Delaware Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets. Residents are encouraged to use the bike racks during their travels throughout the City while they enjoy all of the wonderful amenities and events our City offers. We hope this will be helpful for all!  



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The H.O.P.E. Program

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

NEW PROGRAM ALERT   Community Collaboration of Delaware, a local 501c3 nonprofit, is thrilled to announce their newest initiative, the HOPE (Healthy Options for Prevention Education) Program! Thanks to generous grant funding from the City of New Castle, this free prevention program will be available to twenty 7th grade students living within the city limits of New Castle.           Scan to Register The HOPE Program, utilizing Project ALERT’s evidence-based curriculum, is designed to educate adolescents on resisting substance use. This structured program will provide participants with once weekly lessons each Thursday from September 26th through December 19th at the New Castle Public Library. CCD is proud to offer this valuable resource in partnership with the New Castle City Police Department and the New Castle Public Library. *Each lesson will be hosted at the New Castle Public Library on Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm.   Please contact CCD’s Executive […]



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National Night Out

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024

National  This event has been cancelled Night Out Tuesday, October 1st 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign celebrated across the United States that promotes police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. New Castle Police/Child ID Kits The NCCP will be offering child fingerprint ID kits. The kits are completed at home, so the information is completely confidential. The fingerprints are kept by the parents or guardians in the event this important information is ever needed. Good Will Fire Apparatus – Games – Food – Fun



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The September City Council meeting will be postponed to September 17th this month.

Date Posted: Friday, August 23rd, 2024

Due to the Primary elections, the September City Council meeting will be postponed to September 17th.



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Sycamore Wine Bar

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

Sycamore Wine Bar The City has received a letter that Sycamore Wine Bar LLC. has on August 14th, 2024, applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a taproom license with full spirits and Sundays. for a premise located at 208 Delaware Street, Unit C., New Castle, 19720. Anyone with concerns against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner. The Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The signatures of residents or property owners must also include the mailing address for the property and the email address (if one exists) for the resident or property owner. The protest(s) must be filed with the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC) […]



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Dog Park Survey

Date Posted: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

The City of New Castle has been preparing to install a Dog Park at the Hermitage.  We are interested in learning more from our residents and visitors about their interest in such an amenity.  We would appreciate your participation in our Dog Park survey so that we can make the best decision to serve our residents.  The link to the  survey can be here: https://forms.gle/GJUSVKw46qzEC5ms9   We appreciate your participation in this survey.



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****Yard Waste Update****

Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

The chipper is being repaired.  Please adhere to the guide lines in the City Code 204-14 Section D for branches and limbs.  Please visit https://ecode360.com/NE1562/search?query=204-14&scope=all&sortOrder=relevance for more information



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SEPARATION DAY 2024

Date Posted: Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Celebrate Separation Day in Historic New Castle!! https://www.separationdayde.com/schedule.php



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Juneteenth-Delaware City

Date Posted: Friday, May 24th, 2024

 Over 8 Juneteenth Educational Events in Delaware City, DE starting May 25- Shove Off Day Commemoration events at 10am, 11 am and 3 pm. The first of a series of events until Juneteenth. Brochure now available online https://africanunioncemetery.org/events/FAUCC%20Juneteenth%202024%20Trifold.pdf



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