Recent News
- City Moves To Partner The NCCDC With New Visions
- Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence
- Aiken Refuse Welcome Letter
- New Castle City Officials and City Groups to Partner on New Castle Cleanup Initiative
- Drinking Water Status – East Palestine Train Derailment
- Aiken Refuse FAQs for 2023
- Christmas Tree Pickup
- Winter Weather Advisory
- City Council to Hire City Administrator During Special Meeting
- CodeRED Community Notification Service
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 …
Posted in City News
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A precautionary boil water advisory is no longer in effect for customers in portions of the City of New Castle, Union Township, Shenango Township, Hickory Township, Neshannock Township and Mahoning Township.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
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 …
Posted in City News
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 …
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 …
Posted in City News
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 …
City of New Castle Trick or Treat!
September 15, 2020

The City of New Castle will be having Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Posted in City News
Mayor Response to ACT 47 Non-Compliance Letter
September 14, 2020

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?
July 29, 2020

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 …
Posted in Code Enforcement
Aiken Refuse Survey
July 17, 2020

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 …
Posted in Garbage & Waste
Grants for Lawrence County Small Businesses!
July 9, 2020
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 …
Posted in City News
City Hall Reopening June 15, 2020
June 1, 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 …
Posted in City News
Sylvan Heights Golf Course Now Open
May 1, 2020
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 …
Posted in Parks & Recreation