Recent News
- Demolition of Former First Merit Building to Resume in April
- New Castle City Council is taking Letters of Interest for the vacant Council Member Seat
- Message from Pennsylvania American Water
- 2024 Proposed Budget
- New Castle Police Chief Announces Retirement and Successor
- Fair Housing Coloring & Drawing Contest
- Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Material Inventory Project
- Act 47 New Castle Rescission Recommendation (Exit Report)
- Position Available on the Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals
- 2023 Trick or Treat
Christmas Tree Pickup
January 2, 2023
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 …
Posted in Garbage & Waste
Winter Weather Advisory
December 22, 2022
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 …
Posted in Weather
City Council to Hire City Administrator During Special Meeting
November 17, 2022
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 …
Posted in City Council, City News
CodeRED Community Notification Service
November 17, 2022
To sign up for the new CodeRED Community Notification Services, which will send you a text message alert during emergencies, use the link below: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF1A5801A5B7 Also, you can download the CodeRED App here: https://www.onsolve.com/solutions/products/codered/mobile-alert-app/codered-mobile-apps-download/
Posted in City News
Fall Leaf Pick Up | Oct 31 – Dec 8
October 24, 2022
Fall leaf pick up will start Oct 31 and end Dec 8. Residents must use compostable bags (leaves only) and placed curbside. Holiday tree pickup runs the first two weeks of January. Trees over 8 feet must be cut into …
Posted in City News, Public Works
Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting – Nov 19, 2022
September 30, 2022
You’re invited to participate in the annual ‘Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting’ on Saturday November 19th, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Participation is free, but registration is required. Please click on this link for more details and to register your …
Posted in Holidays, Parades / Events
Community Help Needed – Blood Drive!
September 7, 2022
Friday September 30, 2022 12PM – 5PM New Castle Fire Department Multipurpose Room 10 Margaret Street New Castle, PA 16101
Posted in City News
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