City of New Castle Returning to In-Person Meetings
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022City Press Release: 3/01/2022 City Returning to In-Person Meetings All City of New Castle Council meetings and meetings of other City Boards and Commissions will be returning to live “in-person” meetings beginning March 1, 2022. For the convenience of residents, City Council meetings may also be viewed online via Zoom technology. A clickable link is available on the City website at www.newcastlecity.delaware.gov/events. No public comments will be taken from the Zoom audience, but comments may be submitted via email at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov, or in writing at the City offices at 220 Delaware Street before 3:00 p.m. on the date of a Council meeting. Only City Council meetings will be broadcast via Zoom technology at this point. We encourage all residents to continue to monitor the City website for updated announcements concerning all City meetings. Meetings held at the New Castle Senior Center will require attendees to wear a mask to comply […]
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City offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st in observance of the President’s Day Holiday.
Date Posted: Thursday, February 17th, 2022City Holiday Notice: City offices will be closed on Monday, February 21st in observance of the President’s Day Holiday. There will be no trash pickup on the 21st President’s Day Holiday Revised Schedule. Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Monday, Feb. 21st Tuesday, Feb. 22nd Tuesday, Feb. 22nd Wednesday, Feb. 23rd Yard Waste Pick up on Thursday, Feb. 24th Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, Feb. 25th
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Efficiency Smart Energy for Good Contest, Nominate your Favorite Local Non-Profit
Date Posted: Monday, February 7th, 2022Show your love for your favorite local human services nonprofit by nominating it to win up to $5,000 in energy efficiency improvements from Efficiency Smart! Here’s how: 1. Follow this link to our Facebook page, then comment on the post with the name and town of one of New Castle’s local human services nonprofit by 11:59 PM EST on February 16, 2022. 2. Efficiency Smart will select three nonprofits from the submissions as finalists and hold a vote in March. 3. The nonprofit with the most votes will win up to $5,000 towards energy efficiency improvements. 4. Only human services nonprofit organizations that are customers of a participating electric utility are eligible. Some examples of eligible organizations providing critical human services include emergency assistance organizations, food pantries, domestic violence shelters, disaster relief shelters, youth services agencies, agencies serving those with developmental disabilities, and senior services agencies. *This promotion is in […]
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Croda Siren Test on Tuesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m.
Date Posted: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022Croda Siren Test On Tuesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m., Croda Atlas Point will be conducting a routine test of our Croda Community Notification System (CCNS). The CCNS is made up of four powerful sirens near our facility (315 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE 19720) to notify the community in case of a site emergency. The sirens are located: Along Cherry Lane near the Atlas Point facility On Landers Lane near Eisenberg Elementary School On Karlyn Drive near the Police Athletic League (PAL) Garfield Park site On Lambson Lane near Rose Hill Community Center These sirens are very powerful and are meant to be heard throughout our community. However, the test will only last for one minute, and NO ACTION is required for those who hear this test.
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City offices will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Date Posted: Friday, January 14th, 2022City Holiday Notice: City offices were closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. There will be no trash pick-up on the 17th. Martin Luther King Holiday Revised Schedule. Regular Schedule Revised Schedule Monday, Jan. 17th Tuesday, Jan. 18th Tuesday, Jan. 18th Wednesday, Jan 19th Yard Waste Pick up on Thursday, Jan. 20th Citywide Recycle Pick Up on Friday, Jan. 21st
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Tuesday, Jan. 4th: Trash Collection in Van Dyke Village
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 4th, 2022Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Mechanical problems with two City trash trucks has delayed trash pick-up for residents in Van Dyke Village. Trash removal will be completed for these residents tomorrow, Wednesday, January 5, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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Monday, January 3rd – Administrative offices closed; staff teleworking and available virtually. No Change in the Trash Collection Schedule.
Date Posted: Monday, January 3rd, 2022Monday, January 3rd Due to weather conditions the City of New Castle Administrative offices will be closed; staff teleworking and available virtually.
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City Offices will be closed on Friday, December 31st for the New Year Holiday.
Date Posted: Monday, December 27th, 2021City Offices will be closed on Friday, December 31st for the New Year Holiday. The City of New Castle Public Works Department New Year’s Week Pick-up Schedule: There will be a CITY-WIDE Recycle Pick-up on Thursday, December 30th. There will be NO Recycle Pick-up on Friday, December 31st.
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City Meetings will Return to Zoom Technology Beginning in January
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 21st, 2021December 21, 2021 City Press Release: Beginning in January and until further notice, all City meetings will be held electronically via Zoom technology due to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 and its enhanced ability to spread. City Administration shall make appropriate provisions for members of the public to observe and/or listen to deliberations at City Council meetings, provide public comments and examine documents presented to Council during such meetings and hearings are consistent with the proclamations issued by Governor Carney. City of New Castle 302-322-9801
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City Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th, for the Christmas Holiday.
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 15th, 2021City Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th, for the Christmas Holiday, and Friday, December 31st for the New Year Holiday. The City of New Castle Public Works Department Holiday Pick-up Schedule: There will be a CITY-WIDE Recycle Pick-up on Wednesday, December 22nd. There will be NO Yard Waste Pick-up on Wednesday, December 22nd. There will be NO Recycle Pick-up on Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th. The City of New Castle Public Works Department New Year’s Week Pick-up Schedule: There will be a CITY-WIDE Recycle Pick-up on Thursday, December 30th. There will be NO Recycle Pick-up on Friday, December 31st.
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