Ten Ideas For Improving the Visitor Experience In The City of New Castle
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2015Ten Ideas For Improving the Visitor Experience PowerPoint In The City of New Castle Russ Smith 10/10/15 Just by way of introduction, I want to say that I worked forty-two years in the National Park Service, most of them involved with visitor services. In fact, I was the Regional Chief of Interpretation for seventy-some parks of the Northeast Region for thirteen years. I also developed the interpretive planning system now used by the National Park Service. It is that experience which gives me the temerity and the desire to come before you to discuss visitor services in New Castle. The city’s greatest draw is history. With the creation of the new national park, New Castle is seen as a national resource. While visitation may have been primarily local and regional before, visitors will be coming in greater numbers from all over the country. What will their experience be? Will they feel secure? Will […]
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***INVITATION TO BID*** City of New Castle 2015 Curb Ramp Installation and Renovation Program will
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2015INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the City of New Castle 2015 Curb Ramp Installation and Renovation Program will be received by the City Administrator until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at the City Administration Building, 220 Delaware Street, New Castle, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the stated time will be returned unopened. The work involves the installation of new ramps and the renovation of existing ramps located in both brick and concrete sidewalks. Sloping for ramps and modification of adjacent areas for smooth transitions to ramps will be required as will detectable warning surfaces (truncated dome blocks). Related work includes maintenance of traffic and demolition and replacement of existing adjacent sidewalks, curbing, and roadway surfaces. Related incidental work includes mobilization / demobilization, saw cutting, surveying, and sediment and erosion control. Upon completion, all ramps installed or renovated shall be […]
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***INVITATION TO BID*** City of New Castle Battery Park Riverwalk Partial Reconstruction Project
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2015INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the City of New Castle Battery Park Riverwalk Partial Reconstruction Project will be received by the City Administrator until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at the City Administration Building, 220 Delaware Street, New Castle, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids received after the stated time will be returned unopened. Project involves rebuilding an approximately 350 foot long section of the existing walkway which is damaged. Work includes removal of a layer of the existing gravel walkway, proof-rolling and under-cutting as needed of remaining walkway which will form the new subbase, placement of new asphalt surface, restoration of adjacent grouted rip-rap and grassed areas, and related incidentals. The City intends to enter into a contract with the selected contractor within 72 hours of receipt of bids. Contractor must be prepared to begin work on Monday November 9, 2015, […]
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City Braces for Weekend Weather.
Date Posted: Friday, October 2nd, 201510/02/2015 While the latest forecast models show Hurricane Joaquin shifting away from shore, City officials are still keeping a close eye on the storm. The River Towns Ride & Festival scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled and rescheduled for Saturday, October 31st. City workers have prepared vehicles, cleaned storm drains throughout the area, and are on alert in case the weather intensifies over the weekend. Any updated weather information will be posted on the City website throughout the weekend. Some numbers to keep on hand. * For police, fire or emergency medical services; Call 911. * For non-emergency police issues call 573-2800 – this number is a non-emergency New Castle County number, staffed around the clock by call takers. They will dispatch City and/or County Police. * For a water or electric issue call MSC at 302-323-2330, leave a message, you will be contacted. * If you have a city […]
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City of New Castle Public Works Department Collection Schedule
Date Posted: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015City of New Castle Public Works Department collection schedule for the week of 9/7/2015 There will be NO trash pickup on Mon., Sept.7th. Monday’s trash will be collected on Tues., Sept. 8th. Tuesday’s trash will be collected on Wed., Sept. 9th. Wednesday’s yard waste pickup will be Thurs., Sept. 10th. There will be a City-Wide recycle pickup on Fri., Sept. 11th.
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Forgotten Cats Free Spay & Neuter Program for Outdoor and Feral Cats
Date Posted: Thursday, August 20th, 2015Free Services for cats in New Castle Forgotten Cats, a nonprofit cat rescue organization, is offering FREE Spay/Neuter services for outdoor cats and pets. The program includes humane trapping of outdoor cats, transportation, spay/neuter and vaccination services provided by a licensed Veterinarian, and transportation back to their original location. This program is designed to reduce cat overpopulation by eliminating the birth of homeless kittens. It will keep cats healthy and reduce nuisance issues caused by unaltered cats. Visit the Forgotten Cats website Contact Forgotten Cats if you know feral or pet cats that need to be spayed/neutered Forward this flyer on to others to spread the word
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Historic Area Commission Standards & Guidelines Update
Date Posted: Monday, July 27th, 2015City Council appointed a Historic Area Review Committee to review the Historic Area design guidelines and permit application review process. Below is the Historic Area Commission Standards & Guidelines Update presented at the June 30, 2015 Special City Council Meeting. Historic Area Review Committee (HARC) Reports Summary of City Council action items to implement HARC recommendations Summary report provided to City Council by the Historic Area Review Committee (HARC) Draft guidelines for public input
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Historic Area Commission Standards & Guidelines Update
Date Posted: Monday, July 6th, 2015City Council appointed a Historic Area Review Committee to review the Historic Area design guidelines and permit application review process. Below is the Historic Area Commission Standards & Guidelines Update presented at the June 30, 2015 Special City Council Meeting. Historic Area Commission Standards & Guidelines Update
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Welcome to the City of New Castle
Date Posted: Friday, May 8th, 2015Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community. Historic New Castle, Delaware is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington with easy access from I-95 and I-295. Overlooking the Delaware River, Historic New Castle is the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley. And, thanks to preservation efforts, this vibrant, fully occupied community remains one of the most important Colonial/Federal villages in America – second only to Williamsburg, Virginia in the number and authenticity of its historic structures. The New Castle Court House Museum is part of the the First State National Historical Park. New Castle, originally named Fort Casimir, was founded in 1651 by Peter Stuyvesant, who was sent to provide the Dutch with command of all river traffic. Because of its strategic location, ownership of the settlement […]
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Public Works Summer Hours effective Monday, May 11th
Date Posted: Monday, May 4th, 2015During the hot summer months Public Works labors start their day an hour earlier, to get a jump on the heat of the day. Public Works summer hours (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) will begin on Monday, May 11th. They will begin their routes at 6:00 a.m. so plan accordingly to get your items out for pick up. Trash will be collected on Monday & Tuesday of each week. Yard Waste pick up will take place on Wednesday. Recyclable materials will be collected on Thursday & Friday of each week. Street Sweeping will take place throughout the month, click below for easy to read printable calendar. Printable May Street Sweeping Calendar SUMMER START TIME 7:15 a.m. *”Week” designation is by 1st, 2nd etc. “Full Week” of each month. Please see printable calendar. *1st Monday (Even #’s) & Tuesday (Odd #’s) of each month. 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th Streets […]
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