Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle

Date Posted: Thursday, October 6th, 2022

Mosquito Spraying Tonight in New Castle Delaware DNREC –Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, October 6, 2022: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Twin Spans Industrial Park and Glebe Cemetery in New Castle. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following zone(s): 30. All insecticides to be used are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for mosquito control and will be applied according to EPA-approved label instructions. The EPA has determined that these insecticides do not pose unreasonable risks to human health, wildlife, or the environment. For further information, please visit the Mosquito Control Spray Information site or view the Spray Zone Map.  



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River Towns Ride & Festival Rescheduled for Saturday, October 22nd

Date Posted: Monday, September 26th, 2022

River Towns Ride & Festival Rescheduled for Saturday, October 22nd The 10th annual River Towns Ride & Festival provides riders the opportunity to visit the historic riverfronts of New Castle, Delaware City and Wilmington while earning medals based on distance completed. This year’s ride will be held Saturday, October 1st beginning at 9 a.m. Post-ride party will be held in Historic New Castle’s Battery Park featuring live music, games, beer, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Go to the website for more information on the ride, or to volunteer.



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Movie Night in Battery Park – Forrest Gump Saturday, Sept. 17th at 7:30

Date Posted: Monday, September 12th, 2022

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Public Works Schedule for the week of 9/5/2022

Date Posted: Monday, August 29th, 2022

City offices were closed on Monday, September 5th for the Labor Day Holiday.  Please see Revised Public Works Schedule below. Regular Trash Schedule             Revised Trash Schedule Monday, September 5th Tuesday, September 6th Tuesday, September 6th Wednesday, September 7th Yard Waste Pick Up will take place on Thursday, September 8th There will be a CITYWIDE Recycle Pick Up on Friday, September 9th  



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Efficiency Smart Photo Contest. Win $100 and an Energy Efficiency Kit!

Date Posted: Thursday, August 11th, 2022

Efficiency Smart Win $100 and an energy efficiency kit! Have you saved energy thanks to Efficiency Smart’s online tips or by calling in for advice? Received a rebate on a new appliance? Purchased an energy-saving item from our online store? We’d love to hear your story.   Enter the “Picture of Efficiency” contest by submitting a photo and caption of how Efficiency Smart has helped you save energy by August 31. You’ll be entered to win one of five prizes of up to a $100 Visa gift card and an energy efficiency kit.   We’re betting you’re the very #PictureOfEfficiency! Learn more and enter here: www.efficiencysmart.org/photocontest. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook.



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Appliance Recycling Rewards from Efficiency Smart for MSC Customers

Date Posted: Thursday, July 21st, 2022

  Appliance Recycling Rewards Are you upgrading an old appliance? Do you have a secondary fridge or freezer adding to your electric bill and taking up space in your home? Efficiency Smart will pick up and pay you $100 for each eligible Refrigerator, Freezer, Dehumidifier, or Window Air Conditioner responsibly recycled. In addition to the $100 reward, not running your old appliance can also reduce your electric bill.  Schedule a free pick-up of your appliance and Efficiency Smart’s contractors will do the rest. Your appliance will be removed and responsibly recycled, and your $100 reward per unit picked up will be processed—all without you having to lift a finger. Schedule a free pickup by September 30th and get $100 per unit for responsibly recycling your working fridge, freezer, dehumidifier, or window air conditioner. Call (888) 997-9106 or click the link below to schedule, for City of New Castle MSC customers: www.efficiencysmart.org/appliance-recycling  



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Opera By The River – In Battery Park – UPDATE: #PopUpOpera in Battery Park has been rescheduled for July 16 at 2 pm.

Date Posted: Wednesday, July 6th, 2022

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4th of July Annual “Let Freedom Ring” Ceremony – Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green

Date Posted: Monday, June 27th, 2022

Annual Let Freedom Ring Ceremony Historic New- Castle, Delaware Guest Speaker: Tom Welch Tom Welch of Dover will be speaking as Delaware Folk Hero, Allen McLane Monday, July 4th – 1:30 p.m. Please be seated inside no later than 1:25 Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green Corner of Market & Harmony Streets Historic New Castle, DE 19720 4th of July 2021 Bell-Ringing Ceremony in Historic New Castle, Delaware – Click for Flyer 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 Independence. 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 Immanuel Church on the Green from 1:30-2:30 pm on the 4th of July.  This free annual event is part […]



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City Offices Closed Monday, July 4th for Independence Day

Date Posted: Monday, June 27th, 2022

      City Holiday Notice City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th for the Independence Day HolidayIndependence Day Holiday Revised Public Works Schedule Regular Schedule                   Revised Schedule Monday, July 4th                         Tuesday, July 5th Tuesday, July 5th                         Wednesday, July 6th Yard Waste Pick up on Thursday, July 7th There will be a CITYWIDE Recycle Pick Up on Friday, July 8th  



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City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th, for the Memorial Day Holiday

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

City Holiday Notice City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30th, for the Memorial Day Holiday Memorial Day Holiday Revised Public Works Schedule Regular Schedule                 Revised Schedule Monday, May 30th                   Tuesday, May 31st Tuesday, May 31st                    Wednesday, June 1st * Yard Waste Pick-up on Thursday, June 2nd * Citywide Recycle Schedule on Friday, 3rd



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