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Executive - Press Release

Posted on: December 21, 2017

[ARCHIVED] New Castle County offices to close for Christmas, New Year holidays

New Castle – In observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, New Castle County offices, libraries and recreation centers will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1. Additionally, on Friday, December 22^nd, New Castle County libraries and Rockwood Mansion will be closed and county business offices will close at 12:00 noon in observance of the designated Christmas Eve holiday.

Please note: County libraries will be open Saturday, December 23 on a normal schedule and will be closed on Sunday, December 24.

Read a full list of Castle County government holiday closures through December, 2018 at http://www.nccde.org/254/Holiday-Closures.

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Contact: Jason Miller, Director of Communications, 302-545-1462

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County flags lowered in memory of Lt. Joseph Szczerba

Posted on: September 15, 2017

Channel your childhood imagination at the Annual Faerie Festival this Sunday at Rockwood Park

Posted on: September 13, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer condemns hateful graffiti in County park

Posted on: August 25, 2017

Get into the action this Saturday at the second annual Anime Day at the New Castle County Art Studio

Posted on: August 24, 2017

County partners with Beau Biden Foundation to bring Stewards of Children training to libraries

Posted on: August 23, 2017

New Castle County Parks Task Force gets to work

Posted on: August 22, 2017

Public invited to explore careers in emergency communications

Posted on: August 22, 2017

WOW! What is going on with the sun?

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Rainfall forces cancellation of this weekend’s Dancing in the Park and Food Truck Festival

Posted on: July 27, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer Announces New Parks Strategy

Posted on: July 19, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer takes historic step to increase government transparency

Posted on: July 10, 2017

Monday: New Castle County Executive to launch government transparency site

Posted on: July 7, 2017

New Castle County marks 75th home purchased through innovative workforce housing program

Posted on: June 27, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer sets “County in Your Community” Work Days in Claymont on July 13 and

Posted on: June 30, 2017

NCC Sports and Athletics bringing NFL Flag powered by USA Football to New Castle County

Posted on: June 30, 2017

County Executive to visit Newark on June 21 for next “County in Your Community” work day

Posted on: June 9, 2017

New Castle County hosts 68th Annual Platinum Picnic with A Salute to the USO

Posted on: June 5, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer signs Fiscal 2018 Budget

Posted on: June 2, 2017

New Castle County libraries challenge readers of all ages to “Build A Better World” this summer

Posted on: June 2, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer statement on County Council Fiscal 2018 Budget votes

Posted on: May 23, 2017

County Executive enlists resident photographers to submit images for website, promotional initiative

Posted on: May 19, 2017

New Castle County alerts property owners to federal flood risk map changes, co-hosts May 23 informat

Posted on: May 19, 2017

New Castle County takes new action to tackle neighborhood blight

Posted on: May 17, 2017

New Castle County to announce new steps to tackle neighborhood blight

Posted on: May 15, 2017

County Executive to hold May “County in Your Community” work days in Middletown and Hockessin

Posted on: May 10, 2017

New Castle County farmers markets set to open this week

Posted on: May 4, 2017

New Castle County awarded the highest rating by credit rating agencies

Posted on: April 28, 2017

Councilman Tackett introduces legislation to reduce vacant property blight

Posted on: April 25, 2017

New Castle County launches early childhood reading initiative

Posted on: April 25, 2017

New Castle County marks Earth Day with tour, tree planting at wetland project in Brandywine Hundred

Posted on: April 21, 2017

County Executive Announces “County in Your Community” Work Days

Posted on: April 20, 2017

Bestselling author Ayana Mathis set to headline New Castle County Reads Program on April 26

Posted on: April 17, 2017

County Executive Meyer to host second Delaware Facebook Live Town Hall

Posted on: March 30, 2017

New Castle County Launches Environmental Education Contest for Schools

Posted on: March 29, 2017

Meyer cuts over $5 million in spending to tackle budget deficit

Posted on: March 28, 2017

Meyer Names Vaughn Bond Chief of Police

Posted on: March 21, 2017

New Castle County To Save $2.5 Million Through Collaboration in Farmland Preservation

Posted on: March 9, 2017

Meyer Seeks Resident Input to Improve County Website

Posted on: March 6, 2017

Saturday is Deadline to Apply for New Castle County Summer Youth Employment Program

Posted on: March 17, 2017

County Executive Meyer to host first-ever Delaware Facebook Live Town Hall

Posted on: March 8, 2017

New Castle County’s Inaugural Prom Dress Giveaway Set for this Weekend

Posted on: February 28, 2017

New Castle County’s Sewer Bill Payment Deadline Arrives February 28

Posted on: February 27, 2017

Meyer Announces First Steps to Balance New Castle County Budget

Posted on: February 7, 2017

New Castle County’s Sewer Bill Deadline Approaching

Posted on: February 3, 2017

Overhaul of the Wilmington Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is Announced

Posted on: February 1, 2017

New Castle County Celebrates Black History Month with Salute to Black Greek Life

Posted on: January 26, 2017

County Executive Meyer signs legislation that strengthens communities, supports economic growth

Posted on: January 23, 2017

Carousel Park equestrian facilities reopened to the public

Posted on: January 19, 2017

County Executive Statement on Governor’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

Posted on: January 12, 2017

County Executive Meyer Names Five to Leadership Positions

Posted on: January 11, 2017

‘Food for Fines’ now forgiving library fees

Posted on: December 12, 2016

County offices to close for New Year's holiday

Posted on: December 29, 2016

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Setting to retire as police chief after stellar career

Posted on: December 14, 2016

Holiday event canceled at Carousel Park

Posted on: December 5, 2016

County seeks projects for MLK Day of Service

Posted on: December 2, 2016

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County honors first officer lost in line of duty

Posted on: November 30, 2016

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Holiday Traditions start Friday with free family fun

Posted on: November 28, 2016

‘Food for Fines’ to collect food, forgive library fees

Posted on: November 23, 2016

Awards honor New Castle County sports programs

Posted on: November 22, 2016

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Donations sought for prom gown giveaway

Posted on: November 15, 2016

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News Journal features new watch training for vets at county site

Posted on: November 9, 2016

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Exciting new book picked for New Castle County Reads

Posted on: November 4, 2016

Writing, photos, art sought for statewide teen magazine

Posted on: November 3, 2016

Wellness Fair & Holiday Craft Sale set for Friday

Posted on: November 3, 2016

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County to host vets’ watchmaker program, first in U.S.

Posted on: November 2, 2016

Donations sought for Thanksgiving Dinner Drive

Posted on: November 1, 2016

County wins $250,000 grant to grow farmers’ markets

Posted on: November 1, 2016

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County to open Del.'s first park for autistic children

Posted on: October 24, 2016

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‘Ghost Hunters’ TV show to star Rockwood Museum

Posted on: October 21, 2016

County to host free, public training in use of Narcan

Posted on: October 19, 2016

Moody’s affirms New Castle County's top fiscal rating

Posted on: October 11, 2016

County adds options before Sept. 30 tax deadline

Posted on: September 20, 2016

International delegation to visit for port expansion talks

Posted on: September 11, 2016

New county program to help buyers get vacant homes

Posted on: September 7, 2016

Library newsletter announces prom gown project

Posted on: September 2, 2016

County adds payment options as tax deadline nears

Posted on: September 2, 2016

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5-year-old with cancer honored as policeman for a day

Posted on: August 28, 2016

Historical marker cites former prison farm at park site

Posted on: August 29, 2016

New Anime Day debuts Saturday with free, family fun

Posted on: August 24, 2016

Heat gives late start to Family Fun Day at Carousel Park

Posted on: August 10, 2016

Summer camp children stung by wasps during trip to Rockwood Park & Museum

Posted on: August 10, 2016

Storm risk cancels Dancing in Park & Food Truck Fest

Posted on: July 24, 2016

"Setting the record straight on Port Penn plan"

Posted on: July 20, 2016

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Child authors to sign books at Monday gala & giveaway

Posted on: July 14, 2016

Five officers, two horses to graduate to Mounted Patrol

Posted on: July 12, 2016

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Clerk of the Peace Ken Boulden wins national honor

Posted on: July 12, 2016

Route 9 Library/Innovation Center concrete work starts

Posted on: July 11, 2016

‘Twin Poets’ to teach free poetry workshops for kids

Posted on: July 7, 2016

Hy-Point Dairy creates ‘Best Sundae on Sunday’

Posted on: June 26, 2016

Victorians & Spiritualism Exhibit open at Rockwood Museum throughout the summer

Posted on: June 27, 2016

Claymont Library debuts display of donated LEGO legacy

Posted on: June 27, 2016

Ice Cream Festival returns to Rockwood

Posted on: June 14, 2016

Karen Anderson sworn in to Historic Review Board

Posted on: June 21, 2016

Public Safety Building Conference Room Dedicated to Cpl. Robert Snow, first black county officer

Posted on: June 8, 2016

Family dogs can try dock-diving at ‘Pets in the Park’

Posted on: June 9, 2016

New ‘HAPPENINGS’ offers county guide to summer fun

Posted on: May 26, 2016

Rose Hill Young Writers Workshop to present book to Dr. Velma Scantlebury

Posted on: May 26, 2016

'HERO HELP' program offers addicts help, not arrest

Posted on: May 20, 2016

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Rose Hill Young Writers Workshop wins national honors for book

Posted on: May 18, 2016

Judy Taggart sworn in to Library Advisory Board

Posted on: May 12, 2016

Rain forecast cancels ‘Sleep Under the Stars’

Posted on: May 12, 2016

Anita Sterling sworn in to Library Advisory Board

Posted on: May 5, 2016

O. Floyd Corbin sworn in to Human Resources Advisory Board

Posted on: May 3, 2016

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Bestselling author visits Wednesday for free, public talk

Posted on: April 19, 2016

County releases information to media, public

Posted on: April 15, 2016

Gordon calls allegations false, politically motivated

Posted on: April 6, 2016

Gordon to comment on WDEL allegations

Posted on: April 5, 2016

County parks chosen to host softball championship expected to draw thousands

Posted on: March 11, 2016

Bestselling author to visit for New Castle County Reads 2016

Posted on: March 10, 2016

County holds ‘Great Women in History’ program at Rockwood Park

Posted on: February 25, 2016

Celebration at Newark Free Library marks new kids’ magazine

Posted on: February 24, 2016

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County Executive congratulates robin brown for receiving Governor’s Heritage Award

Posted on: February 25, 2016

Girl Scouts, county host 1,018 at World Thinking Day at Rockwood

Posted on: February 16, 2016

Gordon comments on Dow-DuPont headquarters decision

Posted on: February 19, 2016

Gov. Markell, County Executive Gordon thank Salesianum students for homeless fundraising efforts

Posted on: February 12, 2016

“Year of the Senior Citizen” Declared

Posted on: February 11, 2016

County reminds residents of approaching sewer bill deadline

Posted on: February 9, 2016

County operating at normal business hours

Posted on: February 9, 2016

New Castle County Celebrates Black History Month

Posted on: January 29, 2016

Opportunity Fair focuses on Route 9 Innovation Center

Posted on: January 28, 2016

New Castle County observes Lincoln's Birthday

Posted on: January 29, 2016

County resumes normal operating hours

Posted on: January 26, 2016

New Castle County Government facilities closed Monday

Posted on: January 24, 2016

County officials visit Islamic Society of Delaware to foster community policing

Posted on: January 11, 2016

County Executive Gordon releases Dow-DuPont merger statement

Posted on: December 11, 2015

“Food for Fines Week” offers library fee amnesty, helps feed the needy

Posted on: December 10, 2015

Visit Santa and His Pony this Saturday at Carousel Park

Posted on: December 10, 2015

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Glasgow Park Tree Lighting Ceremony and family activities set for Friday

Posted on: December 8, 2015

Rockwood open house and tree lighting draws 10,000

Posted on: December 2, 2015

Gordon announces move to support establishment of Delaware Board of Trade

Posted on: November 30, 2015

County Executive Gordon Orders County Flags Flown at Half-staff for Cpl. Sweeney

Posted on: November 30, 2015

Crime Alert: Thefts from Motor Vehicles, Gray Acres

Posted on: November 28, 2015

Gordon names new chief administrative officer

Posted on: November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving weekend boasts big parade, Small Business Saturday

Posted on: November 25, 2015

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NCCPD Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspects

Posted on: November 16, 2015

Fishing begins at Glasgow Park

Posted on: November 16, 2015

New Castle County Supports Clergy and Wilmington’s Objection to ‘Murder Town’ Show

Posted on: November 13, 2015

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NCCTV Films 50th Episode of Spotlight on New Castle County

Posted on: November 13, 2015

Excess Proceeds from a Sheriff Sales are Released to the Rightful Owner

Posted on: November 13, 2015

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NCCPD Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying Theft and Fraud Suspect

Posted on: November 12, 2015

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Cold Case Homicide Squad Charges Woman with 30 Year-Old Homicide

Posted on: November 10, 2015

Open Enrollment Starts for State’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Posted on: November 1, 2015

NCCPD Announces Two New Partnerships to Combat Crime

Posted on: November 3, 2015

County Executive Gordon moves New Castle County Government in a Different Direction

Posted on: October 30, 2015

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NCCPD Arrests Man for Multiple Thefts After Stopped Attempting to Hitchhike

Posted on: October 26, 2015

New Castle County to Provide Seed Money for Port along with City, State

Posted on: October 27, 2015

Fall Sleep Under the Stars at Carousel Park Draws Thousands

Posted on: October 21, 2015

County to Stock Glasgow Park’s Pond With Fish

Posted on: October 21, 2015

County Officials to hold ribbon cutting for New Pavilion at Brandywine Springs Park

Posted on: October 13, 2015

NCCPD Responds to Another Distraction Type Burglary in Bellemoor

Posted on: October 5, 2015

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NCCPD Patrol Arrests Juvenile for Carrying a Handgun

Posted on: October 5, 2015

Coastal Flood Warning was in effect until midnight Sunday, October 5

Posted on: October 3, 2015

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New Castle County Police Investigate Damage to Cemetery in Minquadale near New Castle

Posted on: September 28, 2015

County Executive to Give Budget Address Tuesday Evening

Posted on: March 24, 2014

Human Resources Announces Job Fair's schedule

Posted on: March 21, 2014

WILMAPCO Authorizes $620,000 in Grants for NCCo

Posted on: March 19, 2014

County’s New Website Now Live

Posted on: March 18, 2014

New Castle County to hold Job and Career Fair

Posted on: March 13, 2014

County Police's High Tech Crime Fighting Featured in The Police Chief magazine

Posted on: March 7, 2014

County Executive signs Order to raise minimum wage for County Employees

Posted on: March 4, 2014

New Castle County Government resumes normal operations

Posted on: March 2, 2014

Second Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor’s Reunion set for Friday

Posted on: February 26, 2014

Board of Adjustment to go on as scheduled on Thursday

Posted on: February 24, 2014

New Castle County Dog Licenses Due March 1

Posted on: February 24, 2014

County Executive Gordon issues 2014 Proclamation for African American History Month

Posted on: February 20, 2014