NEWS RELEASE FROM MSC WATER RATES TO BE INCREASED

Date Posted: Thursday, April 15th, 2021

MUNICIPAL 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, 2021

City 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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WILMAPCO/City of New Castle Transportation Plan Workshop Follow-up

Date Posted: Friday, February 26th, 2021

City of New Castle Transportation Plan Visit www.wilmapco.org/cityofnewcastle  to share your ideas. Take Visioning Workshop Survey Share Comments on Maps View Workshop Videos: Powerpoint and Q&A and Breakout Sessions Workshop notes Powerpoint A Virtual Public Visioning Workshop for the City of New Castle Transportation Plan was held on Wednesday, February 10. During this workshop, the planning team sought feedback and ideas about traffic, connectivity, bicycling and walking, transit, parking, freight, and flooding. The workshop included a presentation, small group discussions, and Q&A. 



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Due to Weather Concerns Recycling is Cancelled for Friday. February 19th

Date Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2021

Due to Weather Concerns Recycling is Cancelled for Friday. February 19th.



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City offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of the President’s Day Holiday.

Date Posted: Monday, February 15th, 2021

City Holiday Notice: City offices will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of the President’s Day Holiday. There will be no trash pick up on the 15th. President’s Day Holiday Revised Schedule. Regular Schedule          Revised Schedule Monday, Feb. 15th         Tuesday, Feb. 16th  Tuesday, Feb. 16th       Wednesday, Feb. 17th  Yard Waste Pick up on Thursday, Feb. 18th Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, Feb. 19th



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The City of New Castle Mourns the Passing of Retired New Castle City Police Chief Eugene Petty

Date Posted: Friday, January 29th, 2021

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City Press Release: Tuesday Trash Collection Split Into Two Days This Week & No Yard Waste Collection This Week.

Date Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2021

January 25, 2021 City Press Release: Please be advised that Public Works will be splitting Tuesday trash collection into two days, as follows: Tuesday, January 26th Vandyke Village/ Balton/Penn Valley and Buttonwood Wednesday, January 27th Washington Park/ Boothhurst There will be NO Yard Waste pick up this week. PLEASE check the City website for updates and thank you for your patience and understanding. City of New Castle 302-322-9801



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WILMAPCO/City of New Castle Transportation Plan Virtual Public Visioning Workshop

Date Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2021

WILMAPCO/City of New Castle Transportation Plan Meeting Help shape the future of transportation in the City of New Castle! You are invited to attend a Virtual Public Visioning Workshop for the City of New Castle Transportation Plan on Wednesday, February 10 from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. During this workshop, we will seek your feedback and ideas about traffic, connectivity, bicycling and walking, transit, parking, freight, and flooding. The workshop will include a presentation, small group discussions, and Q&A. Click below to register to attend. Register for Feb 10 – Virtual Visioning Workshop



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Help Delaware in the fight against COVID-19; Sign up to volunteer with the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps.

Date Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2021

Help Delaware in the fight against COVID-19. Sign up to volunteer with the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps. In addition to medical professionals, members of the public can volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps to help register Delawareans for vaccinations, manage traffic at vaccination sites, and process data. Click here for more information about volunteering with the Medical Reserve Corps. Sign Up 



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DPH Announces Transition to Vaccinate Phase 1B

Date Posted: Thursday, January 21st, 2021

If you are 65 years and older, you can request an appointment for an upcoming COVID-19 vaccination event. FOR DELAWAREANS 65 YEARS OR OLDER: Requests for appointments for Delaware Division of Public Health vaccination events are now being taken at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov. It is highly recommended the online system be used, but those without computer access may call the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-833-643-1715 and a call center operator can assist you in making the initial request. **Please Note: Both the website and the call center are experiencing high volume of visitors, so please be patient and keep trying. Submit a Request  Learn More



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