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New Castle Spending Report for 2020 – ACT 13

City of New Castle Spending Report for 2020 – ACT 13 (PDF)

Blood Drive – May 19, 2022 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Fire Safety Event Slated for High School

Mayor Frye Explains Tax Bills

New Castle Mayor, Chris Frye, issued a statement today regarding the City of New Castle real estate tax bills that were mailed a few weeks ago. According to Frye, his office and other offices in the City have been fielding … →

Tax Deadline Extension

EXTENSION! Due to COVID-19, the payment plan deadline dates have been revised and continue to be as follows: Payment #1; May 30, 2022 Payment #2; June 30, 2022 Payment #3; July 31, 2022 Payment #4; August 31, 2022 The following … →

City of New Castle COVID Business Grants

The City of New Castle is providing grants up to $10,000 to businesses who have been impacted by COVID. To qualify, the business must meet all the following criteria: 1. Located within City limits. 2. A for-profit business. 3. Annual … →

New Castle Civil Service Positions Available

Non-paying position(s) are available on the Civil Service Board for the City of New Castle. 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 … →

Free Straw for Outside Animals

The Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund has purchased straw to be distributed for free to Lawrence County residents for outside dog and cat shelters. The straw may be picked up at the New Castle Public Works Garage on Eastbrook Road. … →

Annual Refuse Collection Exclusions Are Due

It’s that time of the year! Section 950.19 of the City of New Castle Refuse Collection ordinance requires property owners to apply annually for an exclusion pursuant to the provisions of this subsection on a form provided by the City … →

Christmas Tree Pickup

Aiken will be picking up Xmas trees from Jan 1- Jan 14. All trees must be cut into 4’ pieces (four feet).  All decorations must be removed. Do NOT put in bag or containers. Trees are to be put out … →

2021 Hometown Holiday Parade Registration

Registration is now open for the 2021 Hometown Holiday Parade! New Visions for Lawrence County, along with a variety of community partners, is excited to host this year’s Holiday Parade and Light Up the Night ceremony to kick-off the Hometown … →

Fall Leaf Pick Up | Oct 11 – Nov 18

Just use a brown leaf bag and put out during your normal trash pick up! Oct 11 – Nov 18, 2021 Remember, only clean fill (leaves, etc). Your leaves will be eventually used as compost for local farmers! Thank You!

CDBG Application for Business Relief

1. Please download and complete the following form: New Castle CDBG Request Form (PDF) New Castle CDBG Request Form (Word Docx) 2. When complete please send to: M&L Associates c/o Julia 800 Vinial Street, Suite B414 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Via … →

Blood Drive – Sept 15, 11am – 4pm

NEW CASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 10 MARGARET STREET NEW CASTLE, PA 16101 To schedule your lifesaving appointment, go to https://donateblood.centralbloodbank.org: – Choose “Donor Login” if you have donated with Vitalant or Central Blood Bank before – If you have not … →

Summer Concerts Live! at Riverwalk Park

City to Temporarily Waive Rental Registration Late Fees

My administration has been working tirelessly to develop a plan to revitalize not only our business district but our neighborhoods as well. As such, it is our intent to work with landlords and tenants to ensure that our city has … →

City Officials will discuss plans to expend the stormwater system proceeds and elicit public feedback

On Friday, May 14, 2021, at Lincoln Garfield School on Long Avenue from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, City Officials will be announcing plans to expend the proceeds from the sale of the stormwater system and elicit citizen feedback. This event aims … →

Greater New Castle Recreation Authority Formation

The City of New Castle is in the process of forming the Greater New Castle Recreational Authority; an independent authority tasked with operating the Sylvan Heights Municipal Golf Course, to be managed by a Board of five (5) Directors appointed … →

Free Smoke Alarms & Fire Safety! May 8

We’re partnering with New Castle Fire Department to provide home fire  safety information and free smoke alarms, as it’s safe to do so. New Castle May 8, 2021 To schedule your smoke alarm appointment, call 724-480-3170  Learn more at SoundTheAlarm.org/GPA … →

PennDOT – District 11 News

Early in 2021 my team and I visited our local PennDOT to discuss our cooperative agreement and explore opportunities to improve state and local roads throughout the City. PennDot released the following press release announcing that work will being on … →