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2024 Proposed Budget

2024 Proposed Budget (PDF)

New Castle Police Chief Announces Retirement and Successor

NCPD Retirement and Appointment Press Release (PDF)

Fair Housing Coloring & Drawing Contest

PHRC Fair Housing Coloring Book Once or twice a year the PA Human Relations Commission will judge colored pictures from this book or new drawings about dinosaurs and their fair housing rights. If you are between the ages for five … →

Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Material Inventory Project

Press Release: Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Material Inventory Project (PDF) Service Line Inventory Project (PDF)

Act 47 New Castle Rescission Recommendation (Exit Report)

Act 47 New Castle Rescission Recommendation (Exit Report) – PDF   PUBLIC NOTICE The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Financial Recovery Coordinator for the City of New Castle (City) under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, Act 47 of … →

Position Available on the Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals

One non-paying position is available on the New Castle Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals. If you are interested in serving on this board, please send resume with appropriate qualifications to: New Castle City Council, City Building, 230 N. Jefferson Street, … →

2023 Trick or Treat

The City of New Castle will be celebrating  Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.    

First Merit Demolition beginning September 18, 2023

Facade Improvement Program

A financial incentive program to encourage the rehabilitation of commercial buildings in downtown New Castle PA is now available! This program allows qualified commercial property owners and tenants in downtown to be reimbursed for specific sign, paint, design, and storefront … →

New Castle Spending Report for 2021 – ACT 13

New Castle Spending Report for 2021 – ACT 13 Funds (PDF)

New Castle Announces 2023 Investment in City Paving

More than $5 Million Directed Toward City Paving From 2020 to 2023 (New Castle, PA—April 21, 2023) On Thursday, New Castle City Council announced the approval of a roughly $1.2 million paving project for 2023 to be carried out by … →

City Moves To Partner The NCCDC With New Visions

[NEW CASTLE, PA—Friday, March 17, 2023] – New Castle City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a contract with New Visions for Lawrence County, in a move to create a partnership across sectors to strengthen the community and economic … →

Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence

Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence, an initiative that will evaluate the availability and quality of broadband internet within the county. Please take this seven-minute survey and speed test: Visit linkuplawrence.com Download & Print Survey (pdf)

Aiken Refuse Welcome Letter

We are pleased to inform you that Aiken Refuse has been awarded the 3-year contract to provide residential solid waste disposal services to the City of New Castle. The contract is effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. Read … →

New Castle City Officials and City Groups to Partner on New Castle Cleanup Initiative

(New Castle, PA—February 23, 2023) New Castle City officials today announced New Castle Department of Code Enforcement, Aiken Refuse, Tri-County CleanWays and the Lawrence Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department, will partner on a neighborhood cleanup project. The project is designed to … →

Drinking Water Status – East Palestine Train Derailment

City officials are in direct contact with PA American Water Senior Manager for Northwest PA Operations, a fellow Lawrence County resident. We have been advised that there is no impact on drinking water from the East Palestine train derailment. Read … →

Aiken Refuse FAQs for 2023

Q: What are the options for refuse pick up in the City? There are two options for the new refuse collection system. 1) The bag system. This option is similar to the Blue Bag system residents are familiar with from … →

Christmas Tree Pickup

Holiday tree pickup runs the first two weeks of January. Trees over 8 feet must be cut into 4 feet sections. All trees must be cut into 4’ pieces (four feet).  All decorations must be removed. Do NOT put in … →

Winter Weather Advisory

Please help us to better serve you! Due to the expected upcoming forecast of Extremely High Winds, Ice, and Snow, we ask that citizens; Please remove your vehicles from the street and Park them on your property, if possible. If … →

City Council to Hire City Administrator During Special Meeting

Contrary to the recent New Castle News article, internal hiring practices are embedded throughout the Home Rule Charter and newly adopted Administrative Code. During the transition to Home Rule Charter, the treasurer position was eliminated. The treasurer’s duties and responsibilities were transferred … →