MSC Notice – 2021 Annual Hydrant Flushing Program
Date Posted: Monday, June 14th, 2021MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION CITY OF NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE P.O. Box 208 www.newcastlemsc.delaware.gov Office: 302-323-2330 Plant: 302-323-2333 Fax: 302-323-2337 N O T I C E Municipal Services Commission 2021 Annual Hydrant Flushing Program The Municipal Services Commission Water Department will begin our annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program on Monday, June 28th. Flushing will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday taking approximately 10 business days to complete. Our Hydrant Flushing Program is important to our water system and is an integral part of our goal to deliver the safest and highest quality water possible. Additionally, it ensures fire protection is available by testing the operation of our hydrants. The Municipal Services Commission schedules our flushing program when demands are lower using a carefully planned route to control the direction of flow with in the distribution system. Customers should not experience service interruptions during the flushing process. […]
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The City of New Castle Recognizes Juneteenth 2021 – Experience the Juneteenth Celebration Route
Date Posted: Monday, June 14th, 2021Juneteenth 2021 The City of New Castle would like to take the opportunity to recognize the importance of June 19, 2021, known as Juneteenth, the official day slavery ended in America. We invite our community to reflect on this day of freedom and on the significance & meaning of Juneteenth. Celebrating Juneteenth in Delaware Click here to view upcoming Juneteenth events happening in Delaware. On Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. Governor Carney will host a virtual discussion on Racial History and Juneteenth. Click here to learn more. This June Delaware Greenways has created the “Honoring Delaware’s Freedom Seekers” Story Map commemorating eight Delaware Freedom Seekers and the journey they traveled. Some of these courageous individuals are well known, some only now receiving their due recognition. The Juneteenth Celebration Route in the story map, travels from the Old New Castle Courthouse to Wilmington’s Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park on the Jack A. […]
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City Offices Closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in Observance of the Memorial Day Holiday
Date Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2021City Offices will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in Observance of the Memorial Day Holiday Revised Public Works Schedule Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Monday, May 31st Tuesday, June 1st Tuesday, June 1st Wednesday, June 2nd • Yard Waste Pick-up on Thursday, June 3rd • Citywide Recycle Schedule on Friday, June 4th Summer Hours Reminder: Be sure to put your trash, yard waste and recycling out the night before, Public Works is on their Summer schedule starting each day at 6 a.m.
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DE Wins! Delaware’s Vaccine Incentive Program
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26th, 2021Delaware Launches Vaccine Incentive Program Governor Carney and the Division of Public Health announced DEWins!, an incentive and public education program aimed at encouraging all eligible Delawareans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Delawareans can get their vaccine and get a shot at great prizes. Get Vaccinated Today Read the Announcement The Prizes: Learn more at dewins.org THE BIG GIVEAWAYS! All Delawareans who have been vaccinated in Delaware are eligible to win $302,000 and two-low number license plates! The winners will be announced June 30. In addition to the giveaways, we’re partnering with small businesses throughout the state to offer incentives to all vaccinated Delawareans. Does your business want to be a part of this? Apply now!
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Request for Proposals – Professional Surveying Services
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 25th, 2021CITY OF NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE Advertisement – Request for Proposals RFP 2021-01: (Click for Document) Professional Surveying Services New Castle Data Acquisition and Assessment Project – Surveying NOTICE The City of New Castle will accept proposals from professional surveying firms for the New Castle Data Acquisition and Assessment Project – Surveying. The selected firm will perform surveying of first floor and lowest adjacent grade for several hundred residential and non-residential structures located within the City of New Castle and provide collected information in Excel spreadsheet format. Proposals will be received by the City of New Castle Building Official, City Administration Building, 220 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday June 10, 2021. Qualified applicants should contact the City Secretary at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov to request a copy of the complete Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP is also available here: Survey RFP 2021-01
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May 19th Road Closure for Utility Work; 14th Street Closed between New Amstel and Stuyvesant
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 18th, 2021MSC Utility work will be taking place on Wednesday, May 19th. Fourteenth Street between New Amstel and Stuyvesant will be closed to through traffic.
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What Can I Recycle?
Date Posted: Friday, April 16th, 2021Recyclopedia What • Where • How DE.gov/recycling To reduce the confusion on what is acceptable to recycle in Delaware, DNREC’s Delaware Recycles program has launched a new search tool called Recyclopedia. The online tool allows anyone to easily search for an item that is no longer needed and provides a solution to properly dispose of it. Why is this tool so important? Residents and visitors often hear national and regional messaging that just doesn’t apply in Delaware. DNREC has one recycling program for the entire state that is the same whether at home, at school, or at work. All items placed in recycling carts and dumpsters are taken to one facility in Delaware to be sorted and sent to market to be made into something new. The more residents recycle only acceptable items, the smoother and faster this process works.
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MSC’s General Manager takes position with Easterseals
Date Posted: Thursday, April 15th, 2021Municipal Services Commission City of New Castle, Delaware 19720-0208 P.O. Box 208 MSC’s General Manager takes position with Easterseals Pamela A. Patone, General Manager for the Municipal Services Commission of the City of New Castle has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer with Easterseals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a leading provider of services for people with disabilities and seniors in the region. Pam has worked for the citizens of New Castle at the MSC for 13 years. Pam is working with the Commissioners over the next 2 months to make the transition to a new General Manager. She is confident the MSC’s management team and staff will continue to provide reliable electric and water service and perform all necessary daily functions. Pam has expressed her appreciation for being able to serve the community and will miss the wonderful people she has had the pleasure to […]
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NEWS RELEASE FROM MSC WATER RATES TO BE INCREASED
Date Posted: Thursday, April 15th, 2021MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMISSION CITY OF NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE 19720-0208 P.O. BOX 208 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Pamela A. Patone Phone: 302-323-2330 E-mail: patonep@newcastlemsc.delaware.gov WATER RATES TO BE INCREASED Municipal Services Commission’s (MSC) rate design consultant, Utility Financial Solutions (UFS), recommended a 5% overall water revenue increase after reviewing the cost of service study. There will be no changes in the MSC electric rates. The water rate increase will be effective with the April 2021 bills and results in an average residential customer experiencing an increase in their monthly bill of approximately $2.60. MSC is sensitive to customers experiencing additional financial burden during this national crisis (COVID-19 pandemic), please reach out to the customer service department at 302-323-2330 to find out about agencies that provide assistance. www.newcastlemsc.delaware.gov Office: 302 323-2330 Utility Building: 302-323-2333 Fax: 302-323-2337
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City Holiday Notice: City Offices will be Closed on Friday, April 2nd in Observance of Good Friday.
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021City Holiday Notice: City Offices will be Closed on Friday, April 2nd in Observance of Good Friday The City of New Castle Public Works Department Holiday Schedule: There will be a City-Wide Recycle Pick-up on Thursday, April 1st. There will be NO Recycle Pick-up on Friday, April 2nd.
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