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- Fireworks Fest Plans Set For Downtown New Castle
- Summer Concert Series 2024
- Fireworks Fest Planned for Downtown New Castle
- New Castle Community Blood Drive – June 24
- Road Closure Notice – North Mill Street
- Act 13 – New Castle Spending Report for 2022
- 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
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
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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. …
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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
City of New Castle’s Response to Governor Wolf’s Shutdown Order
March 20, 2020
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. …
COVID-19 Proclamation (Video)
March 18, 2020
For up to date information, please visit the Coronavirus Information page.
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Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
March 18, 2020
COVID 19 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency (pdf) For more information and updates, please visit the Coronavirus Information page
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Coronavirus Proclamation – Statewide Shutdown
March 16, 2020
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In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf’s “Statewide Shutdown” of non-essential government offices and non-essential business activity I, Mayor Chris Frye, Jr am calling for adherence to the same 2-week restrictions in the City of New Castle. Essential businesses are as …
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Coronavirus Proclamation
March 13, 2020
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Following the President of the United States declaration of a “National Emergency” in response to the COVID-19 virus threat our nation is facing, the City of New Castle will close access to city owned and operated facilities to the general …
Posted in City News
Stay Updated on Coronavirus / Covid-19 Status
March 12, 2020
Stay updated on the latest news and status of Coronavirus / Covid-19 Learn More
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City Seeking Board Members for Housing Board of Appeals
March 12, 2020
We are seeking two board members to the Housing Boards of Appeals. This board reviews all appeals from code for demos and other code violations. They determine if a structure should be allowed to be repaired with conditions or just …
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City Seeking Members for Health Board
March 3, 2020
The Board of Health reviews the current local Health Ordinances to ensure they meet any State or Federal requirements and recommend appropriate corrections to those ordinances if needed. They ensure the Licenses are lawfully issued for the 150 + establishments …
Posted in City News, Health Department
The 151st Anniversary of New Castle
February 20, 2020
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Did you know February 25, 2020 is the 151st Anniversary of New Castle becoming a city? In 1798, John Carlysle Stewart, a civil engineer, traveled to western Pennsylvania to resurvey the “donation lands,” which had been reserved for veterans of …
Posted in City News
How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works
February 19, 2020
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How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works (pdf) Recycling Information (pdf) Visit the Waste Management Department page for more information
Posted in City News, Garbage & Waste
Garbage Collection Changing April 1
February 18, 2020
Aiken Refuse will be providing residential solid waste disposal services to The City of New Castle. Please see forms below or the Waste Management Department Page for more information. How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works (pdf) Aiken Customer Welcome Letter …
Posted in City News, Garbage & Waste
Storm Water Fee Management Report (2018)
June 11, 2019
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEE BROCHURE, STORMWATER PROGRAM USER FEE CREDIT MANUAL, STORMWATER PROGRAM USER FEE APPEALS MANUAL 2018_Annual_Report_Brochure (pdf)
Posted in City News, Reports & Information
Parking permits can now be purchased online
June 11, 2019
NEW CASTLE PARKING PERMITS Can Now Be Purchased On-line Click on the following link to do so: https://www.tocite.net/newcastlepa/ViewPermit
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Pay By Phone Parking Now Available
June 11, 2019
The City of New Castle Parking Department is pleased to announce the addition of pay by phone parking throughout our downtown. The City has partnered with Passport to provide this pay by phone service. You can use Passport either by …