City Press Release 9/22/2023
Date Posted: Friday, September 22nd, 2023City Press Release: 9/22/2023 City of New Castle, City Administrator William Barthel, will be leaving the City to pursue an opportunity outside of government effective October 13th. Mr. Barthel has been with the City for the last 14 years, four as Council president and ten years as City Administrator. Councilperson Suzanne Souder remarked that, “Bill has served the City diligently, both in his capacity as Council President and as City Administrator. We thank him for all that he has done for the City and wish him well in his new endeavors. He will be missed.” While Mr. Barthel is departing as City Administrator, he […]
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City Press Release: Road Work Delaware and 6th St Tuesday, September 26th
Date Posted: Monday, September 18th, 2023City Press Release 9/19/2023 Road Work to Begin on Delaware and 6th St. Tuesday, September 26th On Monday, September 18th, DelDOT informed the City that on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, they are going to begin road work at the intersection of Delaware St. and 6th St.; which includes the removal of the overhead traffic light. Work Times are Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and there will be temporary lane closures. The work is expected to be […]
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Holiday Notice and Revised Holiday Trash Pick Up Schedule
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 29th, 2023City Holiday Notice City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th for the Memorial Day Holiday Revised Public Works Schedule Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Mon., Sept 4th Tues., Sept 5th Tues., Sept 5th Wed., Sept 6th Yard Waste Pick up on Thursday, Sept 7th Recycle Pick up on Friday, Sept 8th
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Updated Mosquito Control – West Nile Virus Detected
Date Posted: Monday, August 14th, 2023Message from DNREC West Nile virus has been detected from one of our chickens within the city that we use to monitor for such. This of course is not uncommon for this location (in woods across from Trolley Barn). As usual, we will be attempting to address via some spraying to reduce the older, adult mosquitoes in the area that are most likely driving the transmission cycle. We plan to do this via truck spraying this evening between 9pm – 11pm (8/28/2023) in the neighborhoods of Baldton, New Castle Manor, Van Dyke Village, the Twin Spans Industrial Park grounds and around Glebe Cemetery. The best thing a person can do to protect themselves from mosquito-borne disease is to reduce or eliminate mosquito bites. This is done by wearing light colored, long-sleeve clothing, insect repellent, avoiding time outdoors around dusk and dawn, avoiding areas with high mosquito presence and removing all […]
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MSC Smart Meter Project Update
Date Posted: Friday, July 21st, 2023MSC Smart Meter Project Update
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Notice of Road Closure
Date Posted: Monday, July 17th, 2023Notice of Road Closure
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SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12th, 2023Service Interruption Notice
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2023 City of New Castle Special Election
Date Posted: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023Election Information The date of the 2023 City Special Election is Saturday, August 5, 2023. 2023 Notice Of Election Poster New Castle City Election August 5, 2023 File to run in the 2023 City Special Election! Candidate filing packets are available at the City office, 220 Delaware Street beginning Tuesday, June 6th. Seat up for the 2023 election is: Mayor (4 year term) 2023 Candidates List 6-26-2023 2023 Mayor Notice of Solicitation of Candidates Voting Information: In order to vote in the City election, you must be: at least 18 years of age a resident of the City of New Castle for at least 30 days and a registered voter in the State of Delaware. Candidate Information: The requirements of candidates to file for elected office are: must have resided in the City for two years before election; at time of election must be a qualified […]
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Annual 4th of July Bell-Ringing Ceremony
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 21st, 20234th of July 2023 Bell-Ringing Ceremony in Historic New Castle, Delaware https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/files/2023/06/Bell-Ringing-Ceremony.pdf 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 lndependence. Children and families of all ages, regardless of age, faith, race or ethnicity, are cordially invited to attend historic New Castle’s bell-ringing ceremony, which will be held at lmmanuel Church on the Green from 1:30-2:30 pm 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 lndependence. Please be inside lmmanuel 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., […]
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City Offices will be closed on Tuesday July 4th for Independence Day
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20th, 2023City Holiday Notice City Offices will be closed on Tuesday July 4th for Independence Day Revised Public Works Schedule Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Mon., July 3rd Mon., July 3rd Tues., July 4th Wed., July 5th Yard Waste Pick up on Thursday, July 6th Recycle Pick up on Friday, July 7th
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