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New Castle City Hall is closed to the public amid spike in COVID cases

Effective today, November 23, 2020, in light of the recent spike in COVID cases and the amount of work needed to close out our year, all City Hall offices will be closed to the general public for the next two weeks. We … →

Code Enforcement Restructuring

Code Enforcement has been going through a complete restructuring. Excessive reactionary code enforcement is a thing of the past. The new approach involves data and tracking complaint to achieve results. Here’s a 24 page Research Brief explaining how data driven … →

New Castle Blood Drive! November 19

Thursday, November 19, 2020 2pm – 7pm New Castle Fire Department – MultiPurpose Room 10 Margaret Street, New Castle, PA 16101 To make an appointment: Visit vitalant.org and click the “Log In” button. On the new window, choose Donor Login … →

Steps to Take When Trick or Treating

Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween. Make trick-or-treating safer Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters. Give out treats outdoors, if possible. Set … →

Fall Leaf Pickup 10/16 – 11/26

Fall Leaf Pickup Reminder 10/16 – 11/26 Pickup will happen on your scheduled waste pickup day Leaves only must be placed in biodegradable brown leaf bags available at Lowe’s, Wal Mart and select Hardware Stores. DO NOT place tags on … →

18 month extension available for City of New Castle

Earlier this year Governor Wolf signed Act 23 into law that allows Act 47 municipalities to extend their time in the program by 18 months. New Castle has the option to extend its Act 47 status by 18 months from … →

City of New Castle Trick or Treat!

The City of New Castle will be having Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Mayor Response to ACT 47 Non-Compliance Letter

Last week the City received a non-compliance letter from our Act 47 coordinators. The letter was regarding our Code Enforcement Department’s implementation of various Three-Year Exit Plan initiatives. A non-compliance letter is a mere formality for an Act 47 Municipality … →

What is the New Castle Code Enforcement Department all about?

New Castle Code Enforcement Department (NCCED) is committed to leading the City of New Castle into the future. However, we need the support of homeowners, landlords, tenants, business owners, service organizations, etc. to make this possible. So, the administration wants … →

Aiken Refuse Survey

New Castle Residents: if you watched the special meeting with Aiken on Tuesday, Matt Aiken proposed a tag pickup  at City Hall so there’s no discrepancy with mailing tags out. While this is a good idea, many of us including … →

Grants for Lawrence County Small Businesses!

The Wolf administration’s GRANT PROGRAM for small businesses effected by Covid-19 and the Business Closure Orders is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Please make sure that your Lawrence County small businesses with revenue of $1 million or less and 25 or fewer FT … →

City Hall Reopening June 15, 2020

In lieu of the authorization by Governor Wolf’s office for Lawrence County to enter the GREEN PHASE we will reopen CITY HALL on Monday June 15, 2020 for our regular Hours of Operation. Most departments will be Appointment Only. Our Part We … →

Sylvan Heights Golf Course Now Open

NOTICE: Sylvan Heights Golf Course will reopen to the public at 8:00 am on Friday, May 1, 2020 with adjusted operating hours Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.  All golf … →

Property Tax Deadline April 30

The discount period for property tax payments has NOT been extended, this deadline is still April 30th. All payments must be postmarked by April 30th to receive credit for the discount period. The payment plan for property taxes has been … →

The City of New Castle’s garbage collection will end on Tuesday March 31, 2020

The City of New Castle’s garbage collection will end on Tuesday March 31, 2020. The City will be collecting garbage on the following days. If you currently put your garbage out Sunday night for Monday pick up, or  Monday night … →

Rising Up Across America

The most amazing thing about our nation is the fighting spirit that arises when we have a communal need. This spirit crosses ethnic lines, political lines and especially state lines. We may fight amongst ourselves like brothers and sisters but … →

Lawrence County has coronavirus testing for severe cases at UPMC Jameson

Jameson Hospital From The Times Lawrence County has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. County residents seeking testing for the novel coronavirus can be tested in-county at UPMC, but only in severe circumstances. Lawrence County has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. … →

Free Meals for Senior Citizens!

Reporting Non-Compliant COVID-19 Business Closures

To report a non-compliant business during the COVID-19 outbreak, please contact New Castle police at our Non-Emergency number 724-656-9300, or the nearest State Police Station, or use the form here.

City of New Castle’s Response to Governor Wolf’s Shutdown Order

New Castle, PA – Mayor Chris Frye, Jr. issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shut down all “non-life sustaining businesses” in Pennsylvania. The health and welfare of the citizens of New Castle is our top priority. … →