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City Moves To Partner The NCCDC With New Visions

[NEW CASTLE, PA—Friday, March 17, 2023] – New Castle City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a contract with New Visions for Lawrence County, in a move to create a partnership across sectors to strengthen the community and economic … →

Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence

Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence, an initiative that will evaluate the availability and quality of broadband internet within the county. Please take this seven-minute survey and speed test: Visit linkuplawrence.com Download & Print Survey (pdf)

Aiken Refuse Welcome Letter

We are pleased to inform you that Aiken Refuse has been awarded the 3-year contract to provide residential solid waste disposal services to the City of New Castle. The contract is effective April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. Read … →

New Castle City Officials and City Groups to Partner on New Castle Cleanup Initiative

(New Castle, PA—February 23, 2023) New Castle City officials today announced New Castle Department of Code Enforcement, Aiken Refuse, Tri-County CleanWays and the Lawrence Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department, will partner on a neighborhood cleanup project. The project is designed to … →

Drinking Water Status – East Palestine Train Derailment

City officials are in direct contact with PA American Water Senior Manager for Northwest PA Operations, a fellow Lawrence County resident. We have been advised that there is no impact on drinking water from the East Palestine train derailment. Read … →

Aiken Refuse FAQs for 2023

Q: What are the options for refuse pick up in the City? There are two options for the new refuse collection system. 1) The bag system. This option is similar to the Blue Bag system residents are familiar with from … →

Christmas Tree Pickup

Holiday tree pickup runs the first two weeks of January. Trees over 8 feet must be cut into 4 feet sections. All trees must be cut into 4’ pieces (four feet).  All decorations must be removed. Do NOT put in … →

Winter Weather Advisory

Please help us to better serve you! Due to the expected upcoming forecast of Extremely High Winds, Ice, and Snow, we ask that citizens; Please remove your vehicles from the street and Park them on your property, if possible. If … →

City Council to Hire City Administrator During Special Meeting

Contrary to the recent New Castle News article, internal hiring practices are embedded throughout the Home Rule Charter and newly adopted Administrative Code. During the transition to Home Rule Charter, the treasurer position was eliminated. The treasurer’s duties and responsibilities were transferred … →

CodeRED Community Notification Service

To sign up for the new CodeRED Community Notification Services, which will send you a text message alert during emergencies, use the link below: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF1A5801A5B7 Also, you can download the CodeRED App here: https://www.onsolve.com/solutions/products/codered/mobile-alert-app/codered-mobile-apps-download/  

Fall Leaf Pick Up | Oct 31 – Dec 8

Fall leaf pick up will start Oct 31 and end Dec 8. Residents must use compostable bags (leaves only) and placed curbside. Holiday tree pickup runs the first two weeks of January. Trees over 8 feet must be cut into … →

Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting – Nov 19, 2022

You’re invited to participate in the annual ‘Hometown Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting’ on Saturday November 19th, 2022 at 3:00 PM.  Participation is free, but registration is required.  Please click on this link for more details and to register your … →

Community Help Needed – Blood Drive!

Friday September 30, 2022 12PM – 5PM New Castle Fire Department Multipurpose Room 10 Margaret Street New Castle, PA 16101

New Castle Spending Report for 2020 – ACT 13

City of New Castle Spending Report for 2020 – ACT 13 (PDF)

Blood Drive – May 19, 2022 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Fire Safety Event Slated for High School

Mayor Frye Explains Tax Bills

New Castle Mayor, Chris Frye, issued a statement today regarding the City of New Castle real estate tax bills that were mailed a few weeks ago. According to Frye, his office and other offices in the City have been fielding … →

Tax Deadline Extension

EXTENSION! Due to COVID-19, the payment plan deadline dates have been revised and continue to be as follows: Payment #1; May 30, 2022 Payment #2; June 30, 2022 Payment #3; July 31, 2022 Payment #4; August 31, 2022 The following … →

City of New Castle COVID Business Grants

The City of New Castle is providing grants up to $10,000 to businesses who have been impacted by COVID. To qualify, the business must meet all the following criteria: 1. Located within City limits. 2. A for-profit business. 3. Annual … →

New Castle Civil Service Positions Available

Non-paying position(s) are available on the Civil Service Board for the City of New Castle. If you are interested in serving on this board, please send resume with appropriate qualifications to: New Castle City Council, City Building, 230 N. Jefferson … →