Recent News
- 2023 Trick or Treat
- First Merit Demolition beginning September 18, 2023
- Position(s) available on the Civil Service Board
- Facade Improvement Program
- Sylvan Heights Hiring Grounds Keepers
- New Castle Spending Report for 2021 – ACT 13
- New Castle Announces 2023 Investment in City Paving
- City Moves To Partner The NCCDC With New Visions
- Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence
- Aiken Refuse Welcome Letter
New Castle Spending Report for 2020 – ACT 13
May 9, 2022
City of New Castle Spending Report for 2020 – ACT 13 (PDF)
Posted in City News
Mayor Frye Explains Tax Bills
March 18, 2022
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 …
Posted in City Treasurer, Taxes
Tax Deadline Extension
March 7, 2022

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 …
Posted in City Treasurer
City of New Castle COVID Business Grants
February 24, 2022

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
February 2, 2022
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 …
Posted in Jobs
Free Straw for Outside Animals
January 21, 2022

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. …
Posted in Animals
Annual Refuse Collection Exclusions Are Due
January 4, 2022

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 …
Posted in Garbage & Waste
2021 Hometown Holiday Parade Registration
October 4, 2021

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 …
Posted in City News, Parades / Events
CDBG Application for Business Relief
September 29, 2021
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
August 19, 2021
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 …
Posted in City News, Fire Department
City to Temporarily Waive Rental Registration Late Fees
May 20, 2021
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 …
Posted in City News, Code Enforcement, Mayor
City Officials will discuss plans to expend the stormwater system proceeds and elicit public feedback
May 13, 2021
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 …
Posted in City News
Greater New Castle Recreation Authority Formation
May 7, 2021
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 …
Posted in City News
Free Smoke Alarms & Fire Safety! May 8
May 7, 2021

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 …
Posted in Fire Department
PennDOT – District 11 News
April 6, 2021
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 …
Posted in City News
Thank You Allegheny Health Network and Highmark!
March 31, 2021

Chief Michael Kobbe and the City of New Castle Firefighters would like to thank the Allegheny Health Network and Highmark for your donation of surgical masks, N95 masks, face shields and isolation gowns. Your dedication and commitment to the safety …
Posted in City News, Fire Department, Health Department
City Hall Now Open
March 19, 2021

City Hall now is open to the public: Monday through Friday 8:30am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 3:00pm Due to COVID-19, we are encouraging the public to utilize our alternative payment methods: Online payments can be made at newcastlepa.org The drop …
Posted in City Building, City News