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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 … →

Thank You Allegheny Health Network and Highmark!

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 … →

City Hall Now Open

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 … →

New Castle Community Blood Drive – March 25

THURSDAY, MARCH 25 2 P.M. TO 7 P.M. NEW CASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 10 MARGARET STREET NEW CASTLE, PA 16101 Vitalant is now testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Learn more at vitalant.org/antibodytest For more information or to schedule … →

Winter Weather Advisory until 1pm Tuesday February 16, 2021

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Western Pennsylvania until 1pm Tuesday February 16, 2021. Due to inclement weather,  City of New Castle’s road crew will focus on keeping main roads open for emergency purposes. Side roads will be … →

New Castle Designated as Zoom Town

The Pandemic has changed the landscape of our nation and it is continuing to take its’ toll as we look to be working towards a cure and hopefully a return to normalcy. Or as close to normal as possible. In … →

City mandated by Act 47 to stop selling extra tags

Act 47 coordinator has mandated that Aiken Refuse Extra Tags can no longer be sold from City Hall. Their concern stems from Aiken Refuse participation rate dropping significantly to 50% in the first quarter of 2021. Aiken Refuse Extra Tags … →

2021 Adopted City Budget

2021 Adopted Budget – City of New Castle, PA

Public Notice – Independent Auditor’s Publication; Financial Statements

PUBLIC NOTICE – INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF NEW CATLE, LAWRENCE COUNTY -CONCISE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – In accordance with Section 1812(b) of the Third-Class City Code, the following is a summary of the 2019 Audit. The complete audit … →

Christmas Tree Disposal

Aiken will pick up Christmas Trees at no charge to their customer base between Jan 4 – Jan 14 on normal garbage days. * The tree must be free of decorations and trees greater than 8′ must be CUT into … →

Community Blood Drive – January 21, 2021

Citywide Development Corporation awarded 60k in funding from Neighborhood Assistance Program

New Castle, PA – The Citywide Development Corporation (CDC) was one of several recipients allotted funding from Governor Wolf’s recent approval of $36 million in funding by way of the Neighborhood Assistance Program. For years, the Neighborhood Assistance Program has provided the … →

City Hall to Remain Closed due to COVID-19

In response to the recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and in-line with our federal, state and county government’s efforts to prevent its’ spread, City Hall will not be opening back up to the general public on Monday, … →

Community Perception Survey

The PA Downtown Center was recently awarded a USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge grant to work with designated Blueprint Communities to update their revitalization strategies.  Over the next 18 months, the New Castle Blueprint Communities Council, in partnership with New … →

New Castle Area Boil Water Advisory Lifted

A precautionary boil water advisory is no longer in effect for customers in portions of the City of New Castle, Union Township, Shenango Township, Hickory Township, Neshannock Township and Mahoning Township. Customers no longer need to boil their water before … →

Mayor’s Proposed 2021 Budget

Click Here for the Mayor’s Proposed 2021 Budget (pdf)