Revised Public Works Schedule for Week of June 19th
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025City Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th for Juneteenth. Public Works Department Holiday Pick-up Schedule: **REVISED PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF JUNE 19TH** Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, June 20th **REVISED STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF JUNE 19TH** Regular Revised Thursday, June 19th Friday, June 20th
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Rt 9 Road Closure
Date Posted: Thursday, June 12th, 2025Paving Will Close a Section of Route 9 During the Daytime Motorists should be aware that Route 9 will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving between Carroll Drive and Clymer Street in Dobbinsville. The paving will start on Monday, June 23rd and will continue until Sunday, July 6th. This work is weather permitting. Motorists should use caution and expect minor delays in the area. For more information visit the DelDOT website at www.deldot.gov, download the DelDOT app or tune to 1380 am, WTMC.
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Survey of Harmony and the Strand
Date Posted: Monday, June 9th, 2025“ Please be aware that survey crews from AECOM will be at the intersection of Harmony and Strand between Wednesday, June 11th, and Friday, June 13th. They will be gathering survey information through the intersection, including the roadway, curb and sidewalks for a distance of approximately 50 feet in each direction. This effort is in support of the design work needed to provide ADA ramps at this intersection. There should be no disruption to traffic or pedestrians while the survey work is being completed.”
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Separation Day Information
Date Posted: Thursday, June 5th, 2025Separation Day is this weekend, Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th. All details can be found here: separationdayde.com Important Event Highlights are below: Separation Day Kickoff Party- Friday, June 6, 2025 6-9pm Separation Day Parade- Saturday, June 7, 2025 1:00 PM Separation Day Festival- Saturday, June 7, 2025 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM Below is a map detailing traffic restriction, the parade route, bus stops for pre- parade and post-parade, etc. Separation Day 2025 Map The following streets will be closed during the parade: 6th Street from South Street to Chestnut Street Delaware Street from 6th Street to the Wharf 3rd Street from Penn Street to Harmony Street The following streets will be closed for the remainder of the event: Delaware Street from 3rd Street to the Wharf West 3rd Street from Delaware Street to South Street South Street from 5th Street to […]
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Conversations with Councilmen Carter and Caneco
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City Offices Closed Monday, May 26th
Date Posted: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th for the Memorial Day Holiday. **REVISED PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF May 26th ** There will be NO Trash Pick-up on Monday, May 26th Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Monday, May 26th Tuesday, May 27th Tuesday, May 27th Wednesday, May 28th Yard Waste Pick Up on Thursday, May 29th Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, May 30th
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Mosquito Spraying
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025Today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, DNREC will be spraying in the Army Creek and Broad Dyke marshes in New Castle to prevent significant mosquito emergence. 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 the insecticides to be used do not pose unreasonable risks to human health, wildlife, or the environment. For further information, please visit the Mosquito Control website at http://de.gov/mosquito
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MSC Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Notice
Date Posted: Monday, May 19th, 2025N O T I C E Municipal Services Commission 2025 Annual Hydrant Flushing Program The Municipal Services Commission Water Department will begin our annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program on Monday, June 2rd. Flushing will begin at 7:30am and end at 3:00pm 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. The flushing process may cause some temporary water discoloration. There is no health hazard associated with the discolored water. […]
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Efficiency Smart-Home Energy Rebates
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025Get more money back on the purchase of a window air conditioner this summer! Efficiency Smart is TRIPLING the rebate on qualifying window air conditioners from $50 to $150 through September 30! Visit www.efficiencysmart.org/new-castle-delaware and select “Home Energy Rebates” or call 877-889-3777 to learn more.
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Street Sweeping Schedule
Date Posted: Monday, May 12th, 2025Street Sweeping Schedule-Third full week of the month May through September Monday (Even house numbers) and Tuesday (Odd house numbers): Washington Park, Shawtown, Dobbinsville and Van Dyke. Wednesday (Even house numbers) and Thursday (Odd house numbers): All of historic New Castle to the R/R tracks, Buttonwood, Boothurst, William Penn Square, Holcomb Lane, Edgewood Drive, Booker Circle. and Jacquette Square. […]
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