New Castle County’s ‘Meet Your County Government’ night is Feb. 29
The New Castle County Executive’s Office will hold a “Meet Your County Government” night from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at the James H. Gilliam Building’s Multipurpose Room, 77 Read’s Way, New Castle.
More detailsReleased: 2/22/2012Clark announces jobs plan for New Castle County
New Castle County Executive Paul Clark today announced a six-point jobs program to attract, keep and expand employment opportunities for county residents.
More detailsReleased: 2/14/2012New Castle County Sewer Bill Deadline Approaching
New Castle County reminds residents that sewer service bills are due Wednesday, Feb. 29.
More detailsReleased: 2/13/2012Clark announces moratorium on back tax foreclosures and amnesty program for penalties on back taxes.
Feb. 8, 2012 -- New Castle County Executive Paul Clark today announced two measures designed to reduce residential foreclosures.
More detailsReleased: 2/8/2012New Castle County reminds dog owners to license their pets
New Castle County reminds dog owners that state law requires dogs to be licensed and vaccinated.
More detailsReleased: 1/27/2012New Castle County’s 2012 Lifestyle Guide now available
The 2012 New Castle County Lifestyle Guide is now available in print and online.
More detailsReleased: 1/20/2012County to host "Meet Your County Government" seminar for homeowner associations
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6-8pm, Gilliam Building
More detailsReleased: 1/16/2012Text of County Executive Paul Clark's "State of the County" address.
Fourteen months ago I was unexpectedly thrust into the role of New Castle County Executive.
More detailsReleased: 1/10/2012New Castle County seeks recipes for “Love Your Library” Cookbook
New Castle County’s Division of Libraries is collecting recipes from New Castle County residents for its first “Love Your Library” Cookbook.
More detailsReleased: 1/6/2012County Executive Clark to give his first State of the County address Jan. 10
New Castle County Executive Paul Clark will deliver his first State of the County address at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.10, in County Council chambers at the City-County Building, 800 N. French St., Wilmington.
More detailsReleased: 1/5/2012New Castle County earns budget document award
New Castle County Executive Paul Clark announced today that the county’s Fiscal 2012 Comprehensive Annual Budget Summary has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Can
More detailsReleased: 1/4/2012New Castle County offering bonds for energy conservation projects
New Castle County is offering Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) to provide low-interest financing to qualifying businesses for green energy and energy-efficiency projects.
More detailsReleased: 12/30/2011New Castle County reaches contract agreement with crossing guards
New Castle County Executive Paul Clark announced today that the county has reached agreement with the union representing approximately 130 crossing guards.
More detailsReleased: 12/21/2011Police Chief Promotes Eight Officers
Colonel W. Scott McLaren, Chief of the New Castle County Police, has promoted six officers to the rank of sergeant and two sergeants to the rank of lieutenant.
More detailsReleased: 12/16/2011New Castle County announces renovation and temporary closing of Bear Library
The Bear Library, at 101 Governor’s Place in Bear, will close for renovations at the end of this month and is scheduled to reopen by the fall of 2012.
More detailsReleased: 12/15/2011New Castle County receives clean bill of health in audit report of FY11 financial statement
New Castle County received a clean bill of financial health in the Fiscal Year 2011 Audit Report presented today to County Executive Paul Clark and County Council.
More detailsReleased: 12/13/2011Managed deer hunt Dec. 14-15 at Middle Run Valley Natural Area Park
The New Castle County Department of Special Services will conduct a managed deer hunt on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14 and 15, in the Middle Run Valley Natural Area Park between Newark and Pike Creek.
More detailsReleased: 12/12/2011Moody’s reassigns New Castle County’s rating outlook back to stable
New Castle County is among the AAA-rated local governments whose rating outlook was reassigned from negative to stable today by Moody’s Investors Services.
More detailsReleased: 12/7/2011Rockwood Holiday Open House is Dec. 2-4
New Castle County’s Holiday Open House at Rockwood Mansion will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec 4.
More detailsReleased: 11/30/2011Next New Castle County Police Academy begins Nov. 28
The 36th New Castle County Police Recruit Academy begins Monday, Nov. 28.
More detailsReleased: 11/25/2011New Castle County presents draft of 2012 Comprehensive Development Plan Update
County Executive Paul Clark today formally released the draft of the New Castle County 2012 Comprehensive Development Plan Update for consideration.
More detailsReleased: 11/22/2011New Castle County to ban smoking outdoors at three office complexes starting Jan. 3
New Castle County government has announced that starting Jan. 3, 2012, smoking will be prohibited throughout the campuses of the three office complexes where most of the county’s 1,400 employees work.
More detailsReleased: 11/18/2011New ‘Once Upon a Trail’ program for families combines nature walk, reading
Families are invited to enjoy a new program in New Castle County that combines a trail walk and children’s story time. The county’s “Once Upon a Trail” activity kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, at Delcastle Regional Park on McKennans Church Road
More detailsReleased: 11/16/2011New Castle County launches call center, website for homeowner associations
Nov. 9, 2011 -- New Castle County Executive Paul Clark today announced the launch of a new centralized communications resour
More detailsReleased: 11/9/2011New Castle County Libraries to Host Anti-Bullying Programs
Bullying is the topic for New Castle County Libraries’ annual “Let’s Talk About” program this month. Each year, the “Let’s Talk About” series focuses on a timely and challenging issue with the goal of creating a community-wide exchange of resources...
More detailsReleased: 11/4/2011New Castle County Launches Effort to Boost Sales of Vacant Houses
Home buyers who purchase a vacant property in certain ZIP codes in New Castle County may qualify for up to $10,000 in down payment and settlement assistance under a program launched today by the county.
More detailsReleased: 11/2/2011County Executive Signs Second Piece of Pension Reform Legislation
County Executive Paul Clark today signed into law the second piece of his pension-reform initiative that will change the pension plan for new county employees.
More detailsReleased: 10/26/2011County Executive joins NCC Police to promote a safe Halloween
County Executive Paul Clark joins New Castle County Police in encouraging trick-or-treaters to stay safe this Halloween.
More detailsReleased: 10/21/2011County Executive selects Public Safety Director W. Scott McLaren as next police chief
New Castle County Executive Paul Clark has selected W. Scott McLaren to be the county’s next chief of police. McLaren, a veteran law enforcement officer, has been the county’s director of public safety since March; he will retain that position.
More detailsReleased: 10/3/2011New Castle County gets federal grant of more than $1.2 million to hire six police officers
The New Castle County Police Department has been awarded a federal grant of $1,260,426 to hire six police officers over the next three years.
More detailsReleased: 9/29/2011Animated Video Encourages Residents to “Cease the Grease” in Household Sinks
New Castle County has introduced a two-minute animated video as the latest tool in its campaign to reduce the amount of cooking fats, oils and grease disposed of in the county’s sanitary sewer system.
More detailsReleased: 9/26/2011County property tax bills due Sept. 30
New Castle County would like to remind residents that County property taxes and State of Delaware school taxes are due Friday, Sept. 30.
More detailsReleased: 9/15/2011New Castle County police chief retiring
New Castle County Police Chief Col. Michael McGowan will retire from the county police department effective Oct. 1, County Executive Paul G. Clark has announced.
More detailsReleased: 9/13/2011County Executive unveils marker to honor Revolutionary War hero
New Castle County Executive Paul Clark and representatives from the Delaware Historical Society, Delaware Public Archives, Hale-Byrnes House, and Delaware Society Sons of the American Revolution gathered Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Kirkwood Highway Library
More detailsReleased: 9/12/2011A Message From the County Executive
On the observance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
More detailsReleased: 9/8/2011Update from the New Castle County Emergency Operations Center
The New Castle County Emergency Operations Center remains active this morning. Medical units have been busy with general medical concerns but report no significant storm-related medical incidents in New Castle County.
More detailsReleased: 8/28/2011County Executive Issues Pre-Declaration of Emergency for New Castle County
New Castle County Executive Paul G. Clark has issued a pre-declaration of local emergency for the county effective immediately in preparation for Hurricane Irene.
More detailsReleased: 8/26/2011New Castle County Signs Agreement for Non-Profit Vendor to Operate Equestrian Center at Carousel Park
New Castle County Executive Paul G. Clark announced today that the county has entered into a three-year license agreement with the non-profit Therapeutic Riding At Carousel Inc. (TRAC)
More detailsReleased: 8/25/2011New Castle County Ends Fiscal Year in Black, Erases Anticipated $7 Million Deficit
New Castle County government ended fiscal year 2011 in the black, erasing a projected $7 million deficit, County Executive Paul G. Clark announced today.
More detailsReleased: 8/23/2011New Castle County and Deputy Sheriffs Reach Contract Agreement
New Castle, DE - New Castle County Executive Paul Clark announced today that the county and the county’s eight Deputy Sheriffs have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract
More detailsReleased: 8/17/2011New Castle County Joins Efforts to Promote Fair Housing Throughout Delaware
New Castle County joins forces with the Delaware Housing Authority, the City of Wilmington and the City of Dover to promote fair housing throughout Delaware.
More detailsReleased: 8/15/2011County Executive Clark Nominates Richard Killingsworth to Chair Planning Board
County Executive Paul Clark has nominated Richard Killingsworth to serve as Chair of the New Castle County Planning Board.
More detailsReleased: 8/9/2011County Executive Clark Responds to Potential Bond Rating Downgrade
New Castle County Executive Paul Clark issued the following statement after Moody’s Investors Service announced that New Castle County was one of 162 local governments in 31 states whose AAA bond rating will be reviewed for downgrade due to the potential
More detailsReleased: 7/29/2011County Executive Paul Clark has appointed Jim Grant as the county’s Director of Communications
A lifelong resident of Wilmington, Grant, 54, was editor and general manager of The Dialog, the newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, from 1999 until last month.
More detailsReleased: 7/27/2011County Executive to Return Salary Increase
County Executive Paul Clark will return his salary increase for FY2012 to the New Castle County general fund.
More detailsReleased: 7/22/2011County Offers New Payment Options for Land Use Transactions
Department of Land Use has begun accepting credit and debit card payments
More detailsReleased: 7/5/2011New Castle County and AFSCME Locals 459 AND 3911 Reach Contract Agreement
County Executive Paul Clark announced today that New Castle County and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Locals 459 and 3911 have agreed to terms on new two-year contracts that will be effective July 1, 2011, and will e
More detailsReleased: 6/29/2011New Castle County and AFSCME Local 1607 Reach Contract Agreement
County Executive Paul Clark announced today that New Castle County and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1607 have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract that is retroactively effective April 1, 2011, and will
More detailsReleased: 6/28/2011New Castle County and AFSCME Local 3109 Reach Contract Agreement
New Castle County and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3109 have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract that is retroactively effective April 1, 2011, and will expire on March 31, 2013.
More detailsReleased: 6/27/2011County names Jefferson Award winners
Five honored for volunteering
More detailsReleased: 5/12/2011Dog licenses to be sold at Government Center
County offers convenient way to get pets licensed
More detailsReleased: 4/29/2011County recognized for financial reporting excellence
Finance Office wins for 30th consecutive year
More detailsReleased: 4/21/2011Going Green: NCC shows off energy efficiency program
Public is invited to news conference
More detailsReleased: 4/19/2011County offers speaker's bureau
Officials available to talk on topics
More detailsReleased: 4/13/2011Public invited to naming ceremony at Brandywine Hundred Library
County Selects Site for New Claymont Library
7.5 acre Darley Road site donated for library
More detailsReleased: 3/24/2011Clark to deliver FY2012 budget address tonight
Recommended budget will close $10 million gap
More detailsReleased: 3/22/2011County Executive Gives FY2012 Budget Address
Read full text of speech and overview
More detailsReleased: 3/22/2011Clark vetoes inoperable/unregistered vehicle ordinance
Veto is first of his administration
More detailsReleased: 3/18/2011County Executive names new Public Safety director
Former acting chief to return
More detailsReleased: 3/14/2011County Executive names new Human Resources chief
Lynn Beaty chosen as chief human resources officer
More detailsReleased: 3/14/2011Clark cuts own grants budget in latest austerity measures
More cuts in store before budget unveiled
More detailsReleased: 3/7/2011Latest cost-cutting effort targets county pension plan
Clark proposes second round of austerity measures
More detailsReleased: 2/24/2011County Executive rolls out austerity measures
Steps taken to reduce spending this fiscal year
More detailsReleased: 2/16/2011NCCo paramedic honored by Kiwanis
Sullivan recognized for research, professionalism
More detailsReleased: 2/16/2011Register of Wills to hold evening hours in Middletown
Hours expanded to serve residents
More detailsReleased: 2/15/2011Calling all dog owners: Don't forget to license your pet
Deadline extended until March 1
More detailsReleased: 1/26/2011County launches healthy living initiative
State grant to help fight obesity
More detailsReleased: 1/21/2011County executive names three new general managers
Candidates must be confirmed by council
More detailsReleased: 1/14/2011Bear Library to close temporarily
Public space to be reconfigured
More detailsReleased: 1/10/2011County names park drive in honor of late landowner
First round of bids awarded in curatorship program
Three investors to rehab historic homes
More detailsReleased: 1/4/2011Residents invited to Holiday Open House at Rockwood
County Executive to kick off ceremony
More detailsReleased: 12/2/2010Paul Clark sworn in as county executive
Former council president assumes top administrative role
More detailsReleased: 11/15/2010County Earns 21st Consecutive Budget Award
Award is highest honor for local governments
More detailsReleased: 10/27/2010County Earns Top Bond Rating for Ninth Consecutive Year
Triple-A bond rating affirms good money management
More detailsReleased: 9/13/2010Kirkwood Library Wins Second Design Award
Building recognized in international competition
More detailsReleased: 8/4/2010World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
County Council Approves FY2011 Budget
No new property taxes in coming year
More detailsReleased: 5/25/2010County resolves talks with Local 3109
Union accepts salary rollbacks
More detailsReleased: 5/6/2010Curatorship Program Continues with Two More Open Houses
See Jester Farmhouse and Woodstock Property this weekend
More detailsReleased: 4/20/2010County Administration and Union End Budget Impasse
New Castle County Launches Resident Curatorship Program with Open Houses
NCCo Releases Draft Housing Plan
County Executive Gives FY2011 Budget Address
New County Police Chief Named
McGowan picked for permanent role
More detailsReleased: 3/4/2010New General Manager of NCC Special Services
Patricia Creedon appointed as the new General Manager of the New Castle County Department of Special Services
More detailsReleased: 2/16/2010Register for Dog Licenses Online!
New website available for online registration
More detailsReleased: 1/22/2010New Castle County Launches New Resident Curatorship Program
County program will offer historic properties rent-free to private citizens
More detailsReleased: 1/20/2010Citizen Input Requested for County’s HUD Five Year Plan
New Castle County residents are encouraged to fill out the following survey. Click on "More details" for a link to the survey.
More detailsReleased: 12/11/2009New Castle County Unveils Clearwater Disconnect Program for Brandywine Hundred Sewer Customers
New Castle County Executive Chris Coons launched a Clearwater Disconnect Program for sewer customers in the Brandywine Hundred area, in an effort to address a decades long sewer overflow issue in the region.
More detailsReleased: 12/9/2009New Castle County Updates Maintenance Corporation Billing Program for 2010
Currently Enrolled and Newly Interested Maintenance Corps Reminded to Re-Enroll for 2010 Billing Cycle
More detailsReleased: 12/9/2009Statement from County Executive Chris Coons on Valero Announcement
County Executive Chris Coons responds to closing of Valero
More detailsReleased: 11/20/2009New Castle County to Hold Contractor/Vendor Pre-bid Forum for Stimulus Funded Energy Efficiency Projects
Interested Vendors and Contractors may attend session to learn more about upcoming stimulus projects going out to bid.
More detailsReleased: 11/17/2009New Castle County Announces Re-wire to be Re-hired job skills program
Free program will take place at seven county libraries
More detailsReleased: 11/12/2009New Castle County Launches Homelessness Prevention Program
Homelessness Prevention Program to assist those in danger of losing homes
More detailsReleased: 11/4/2009Love Your Library Day is Saturday, October 17!
Come out for a day of family friendly activities!
More detailsReleased: 10/16/2009New Castle County Announces Availability of Recovery Zone Bonds for Economic Development and Job Creation
County Executive Chris Coons announced today that New Castle County is seeking project proposals for its $76.3 million dollar allocation of Recovery Zone Facility Bonds received under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
More detailsReleased: 9/17/2009County Libraries Closed Thursday, September 17, 2009
All New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Thursday, September 17, for a staff development day. Libraries will resume their normal operating schedules on Friday, September 18.
More detailsReleased: 9/15/2009New Castle County Marks National Library Card Month and "Love Your Library" Campaign
September is a busy month for New Castle County’s 15 branch libraries with National Library Card Month taking place and the kick-off of the “Love Your Library” campaign.
More detailsReleased: 9/10/2009Next New Castle County Financial Advisory Council Meeting
New Castle County Details Cost Saving Initiatives
With the closing of the books on Fiscal Year 2009, County Executive Chris Coons announced today the results of cost saving actions and initiatives the County has taken to address its ongoing financial challenges.
More detailsReleased: 8/20/2009NEW CASTLE COUNTY BRAC RELOCATION GUIDE DEBUTS
Do you have your free Prescription Drug Discount Card?
New Castle County and FOP 5 Reach Contract Agreement
NCC TV Now on Verizon FiOS!
Facing Foreclosure?
National Volunteer Week
New Castle County Library Amnesty Week Announced
Food and Ice Cream Vendors Needed For New Castle County Parks
County Executive Coons' FY2010 Budget Address
Location Change for March 4 Listening Campaign
County Executive Announces 12-Stop Listening Campaign
County Executive Coons Announces Next Round Of Budget And Service Reductions
KNOW A FAMILY IN NEED OF A NEW FURNACE THIS WINTER?
Please Support the Sears Heroes at Home Program
County Executive Coons Announces Cost-Cutting Measures In Response To Declining Revenue
New Castle County Announces Launch of NCC TV
New Castle County's Carousel Park to Host Annual Sleep Under The Stars Event Saturday
New Castle County's Carousel Park to Host First Special Olympics of Delaware Equestrian Event Saturday
County Executive Coons Names David Culver as New Land Use General Manager
New Castle County Celebrates Third Graduating Class Of Emergency Services Corps
Due Date For New Castle County Property Taxes Approaching
New Castle County Opens Lending Library at Garfield Park Community Activity Center
County Executive Chris Coons Joins In Marking September As "National Preparedness Month"
County Executive Chris Coons Announces Expansion of Medic 8 EMS Service in City of Wilmington
County Executive Chris Coons Commemorates Women's Equality Day
County Executive Chris Coons Announces 4th Annual Problem Properties List
New Castle County Executive Chris Coons updated residents on the successful Problem Properties Task Force, announcing that all 25 of the original top 25 properties have been brought into compliance with county code.
More detailsReleased: 8/8/2008