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New Castle Community Blood Drive – March 25

February 17, 2021

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 …

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Winter Weather Advisory until 1pm Tuesday February 16, 2021

February 15, 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 …

Posted in City News, Weather

New Castle Designated as Zoom Town

February 4, 2021

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 …

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City mandated by Act 47 to stop selling extra tags

February 1, 2021

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 …

Posted in City News, Garbage & Waste

2021 Adopted City Budget

January 20, 2021

2021 Adopted Budget – City of New Castle, PA

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Public Notice – Independent Auditor’s Publication; Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

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 …

Posted in City News, Public Notice

Christmas Tree Disposal

December 30, 2020

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 …

Posted in City News, Public Works

Community Blood Drive – January 21, 2021

December 22, 2020
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Citywide Development Corporation awarded 60k in funding from Neighborhood Assistance Program

December 9, 2020

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 …

Posted in City News, Citywide Development Corporation

City Hall to Remain Closed due to COVID-19

December 4, 2020

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, …

Posted in City Building, City News, COVID-19

Community Perception Survey

December 2, 2020

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 …

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New Castle Area Boil Water Advisory Lifted

November 26, 2020

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 …

Posted in City News, Public Works

Mayor’s Proposed 2021 Budget

November 24, 2020

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

Posted in City News, Mayor

Boil Water Advisory

November 24, 2020

Per PAWC, the boil water advisory remains in effect tentatively until this Thursday morning. The leak was fixed yesterday. However, additional testing requirements need to be performed over the next two days per PUC guidelines. Water is being passed out …

Posted in City News, Public Works

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

November 23, 2020

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 …

Posted in City Building, City News

Code Enforcement Restructuring

November 17, 2020

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 …

Posted in Code Enforcement

New Castle Blood Drive! November 19

November 4, 2020

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 …

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Steps to Take When Trick or Treating

October 16, 2020

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 …

Posted in City News, Halloween

Fall Leaf Pickup 10/16 – 11/26

October 15, 2020

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 …

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18 month extension available for City of New Castle

September 16, 2020

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 …

Posted in ACT-47, City News
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