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
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
Property Tax Deadline April 30
April 16, 2020
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 …
Posted in City News
The City of New Castle’s garbage collection will end on Tuesday March 31, 2020
March 30, 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 …
Posted in City News, Garbage & Waste
Rising Up Across America
March 30, 2020
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 …
Posted in Celebrate New Castle, City News
Lawrence County has coronavirus testing for severe cases at UPMC Jameson
March 27, 2020
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. …
Posted in City News
Reporting Non-Compliant COVID-19 Business Closures
March 23, 2020
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.
Posted in City News, Police Department