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Efficiency Smart’s Black Friday Specials

Date Posted: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

  Don’t miss Efficiency Smart’s Black Friday specials! Save big on smart thermostats, air purifiers, and dehumidifiers on its Online Savings store starting on 11/6. Offer valid while supplies last.  Visit www.efficiencysmart.org/new-castle-delaware and select “Online Savings” or call Efficiency Smart at 877-889-3777 for more information. 



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Battery Park Playground

Date Posted: Thursday, October 5th, 2023

Press Release: Historic New Castle will celebrate our brand new playground at Battery Park on Tuesday, October 10th at 4pm.  Please join Senator Nicole Poore, Representative’s Melissa Minor Brown and Frank Cooke, New Castle City Council, City Administration and Staff, ONCOR (Old New Castle Outdoor Recreation) Coalition members and our kids as we cut the ribbon on the new playground equipment.    Be the first to try out the zip line!  Refreshments will be served. 



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City Press Release 9/22/2023

Date Posted: Friday, September 22nd, 2023

                          City 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, 2023

                         City 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, 2023

City 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, 2023

Message 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, 2023

MSC Smart Meter Project Update



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Notice of Road Closure

Date Posted: Monday, July 17th, 2023

Notice of Road Closure



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SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Service Interruption Notice



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2023 City of New Castle Special Election

Date Posted: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023

Election 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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