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County Executive names Kristie Arlotta Sustainability Coordinator

Earlier this year, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer launched the Pathway to Sustainability initiative and announced plans to add a Sustainability Coordinator to the county government team. This position is responsible for overseeing that land use, s...

County shares story on Hope Center family

In the 2020 Emmy award winning Hope Center documentary entitled "The Pathway Home," the film highlighted the successful move to housing by Laura Rivera, her children and dogs. Recently Ms. Rivera wrote to Hope Center staff with an update on her ...

County Executive Matt Meyer applauds passage of Delaware’s First Police Accountability Board

WILMINGTON – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded the work of New Castle County Council in passing an ordinance that makes New Castle County the jurisdiction in the state to establish a Police Accountability Board. ...

County Executive Reminds NCC residents of NCC's services

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PORTAL

Access community governing documents and other resources for communities via this new portal, available at www.newcastlede.gov/2618/Community-Association-Portal and on both the New Castle County homepage and the Recorder of Dee...

County Executive Meyer announces Community Association Portal

Demonstrating a continued commitment to digital accessibility and transparency, New Castle County is set to unveil its innovative Community Association Portal (CAP Portal) on Monday, October 30, 2023.

The CAP portal is more than just a digital to...

Meyer announces new Youth Employment Initiative in collaboration with Ferris School

New Castle – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a new partnership with Ferris School to hire youth residents through the New Castle County Youth Employment Program. This new initiative expands the New Castle County Departm...

Meyer, Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Announce ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’

Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, U.S. Senator Tom Carper and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (Both D-Del.) joined at the Woodlawn Library to announce the county’s “100 EV Plugs Plan” to make more than 1...

Brandywine Hundred Library unveils community-created quilts

Brandywine Hundred Library revealed the result of their summer-long, community-quilting program on Tuesday. More than 200 library visitors had a hand in completing the project.

The theme for the Delaware Division of Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading...

County Executive Meyer marks 350th anniversary of New Castle County

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today marked the 350^th anniversary of New Castle County. The anniversary marks the creation of the boundaries of what is now New Castle County in 1673 as the land changed hands repeate...

County Executive Meyer remembers teacher mentor on 9/11

On most days, I reach out to you to share updates about what my administration is doing to improve the lives of County residents. But today, September 11, is different.

Today is a day to remember. It’s a day to remember the heroism we witnessed o...

County Executive Meyer announces Newark Free Library Capital Project

NEWARK – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Diana Brown, Manager of Libraries, today announced that the Newark Free Library will be entering a design phase for the new and improved Newark Free Library.

This month, New C...

County Executive Matt Meyer announces kick-off to NEA Big Read in New Castle County

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer along with Diana Brown, Manager of Libraries, announced New Castle County Library’s National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program exploring the graphic memoir ‘The Best W...

GOTH BALL: A Night at Rockwood to open the museum’s Paranormal Season

WILMINGTON – On September 29, 2023 from 7-11 pm New Castle County’s Rockwood Park & Museum will host their first Goth Ball: An Evening at Rockwood. The event will celebrate the preservation of this 1800s Gothic Revival tre...

County Executive Matt Meyer announces progress on Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative

MINQUADALE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, joined a number New Castle County leadership on Tuesday including representatives from the department of Land Use, Public Works, Community Services, Sheriffs department and law depart...

ICYMI: County Executive Matt Meyer announces RFP timeline for new County cellular towers

HOCKESSIN – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, joined by New Castle County’s Chief of Technology and Administrative Services Mike Hojnicki, announced yesterday that the County will be accepting proposals for carriers for the Count...

ICYMI: Virginia looks to New Castle County for solutions to the opioid crisis

New Castle – Journalists from Washington, D.C.’s ABC affiliate WUSA 9 traveled to New Castle County on June 30^th to learn more about New Castle County’s wastewater testing program for a story on how Virginia plans to...

New Castle County Executive Meyer announces County IT Department earns #3 national rank

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that the County’s Information System Department earned a #3 national rank among counties in the same population category based on the 20^th Annual Digital C...

County Executive Matt Meyer announces $23m federal RAISE grant to construct the Newport River Trail,

New Castle, DE - New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that New Castle County has been awarded a $23 million RAISE grant to expand the Jack Markell Trail from Wilmington into the town of Newport. Information on the trail is located&nb...

County Executive Meyer announces Brookside, Pleasantville area as next Building Better Communities p

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Building Better Communities (BBC) have announced their next neighborhood engagement effort. The committee selected two neighborhoods, Brookside, located just outside Newark, and Pleasantville, located in...

County Executive Meyer announces leadership changes in Executive Cabinet, Patibanda, Bell

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today the nomination of current Economic Development Director Charuni Patibanda to the General Manager of New Castle County’s Department of Land Use, pending New Castle County Council’s ...

County Executive Meyer announces National Association of Counties recognitions for NCC programs

New Castle – Today, County Executive Matt Meyer announced New Castle County has been recognized with two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective count...

County Executive applauds Council on passing FY2024 budget, historic investments in parks, libraries

County Executive applauds Council on passing FY2024 budget, historic investments in parks, libraries, 5% tax credit

WILMINGTON – Two months after submitting his fiscal year 2024 budget, County Executive Meyer ...

County Executive Meyer announces state-wide recognition for County’s public works, community service

New Castle – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that New Castle County’s departments of Community Services and Public Works have been recognized by the state of Delaware and the Delaware Association of Cons...

County Executive Meyer announces new wastewater testing program

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a new partnership with Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services and Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) to monitor wastewater in New Castle County for fentanyl, cocaine, methamp...

Meyer announces partnership with Discover, will offer low interest loans to small biz

New Castle – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the details for a unique loan program in collaboration New Castle County Council, Discover Bank and The Grow America Fund (an affi...

ICYMI: County Executive delivers budget address, recommends 5% residential property tax rebate

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer

FY2024 Budget Address

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

“Good evening. It’s great to be back here in Council’s chamber in the City/County building to propose a budget with historic investme...

County Executive Meyer announces return of environmental education contest for schools

Today New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the return of the popular “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign — this year more schools can win, and the top pledge earners will win bigger prizes. This year&rsquo...

County Executive Meyer opens application process for 2023 New Castle County scholarship program

New Castle– New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that the process for applying for the New Castle County Scholarship is now open. New Castle County traditional and non-traditional students who are currently enrolled in or will attend...

ICYMI: Meyer, Stone pen editorial “We must make foreign policy work for Delaware"

New Castle – Every day, it feels like our world gets smaller and smaller. Whether it is Russia’s war in Ukraine, the rising competition with China or the growing global hunger crisis, these global threats affect our own countr...

County Executive Meyer announces additional grant program for non-profit organizations

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced an additional grant program to address impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-profit organizations working to address needs in communities impacted by the pandemic and/or organizations who experie...

County Executive Meyer, announces Black History Month celebration of African culture at the Walnut

New Castle – New Castle County has announced the 2023 Black History Month celebration open house event with a focus on African culture to take place on Saturday, February 4 from 11 am – 2 pm at the Walnut Street YMCA, 1000 N. ...

New Castle County awarded over $125,000.00 in USDA grant funds to support farmers, farmers markets

The New Castle County Department of Community Services Division of Community Resources is once again the recipient of a USDA grant award through its Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program. The $125,109.00 award will be administered over three yea...

Meyer, Carper, announce assistance to New Castle County for major infrastructure upgrade

On Friday, January 13, 2023, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.) joined New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and DNREC Secretary Shawn Garv...

County Executive applauds $750K federal appropriation for Hope Center capital improvements

New Castle – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today applauded the outlay of $750,000 in the omnibus appropriations bill passed by Congress and signed into law by president Biden for capital improvements to The Hope Center.&nbs...

County Executive Meyer marks two year anniversary of HOPE Center with community open house

New Castle – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the HOPE Center of New Castle County will be hosting an open house to mark the second anniversary of the HOPE Center serving Delawareans who are experiencin...

Meyer announces next grant opportunity for Richardson Park and Rosegate areas

New Castle, DE – Building Better Communities (BBC) has recently launched its next neighborhood engagement effort. This time the committee selected two neighborhoods, Richardson Park, located just outside Elsmere, and Rosegate, located i...

County Executive Meyer calls for PAGES and IMAZINE submissions from local students

New Castle – New Castle County Libraries invites children and teens to share their art by participating in PAGES and IMAZINE. PAGES is a children’s literary and art magazine for children between the ages of 4 and 11. Young art...

Meyer announces two additional grant programs to benefit museums/animal non-profits

New Castle – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced two additional grant programs to address impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Up to $1,000,000 has been allocated toward Museums Promoting Equity in History, Arts an...

County Executive Meyer announces dates, times for December holiday events

New Castle, DE – Today, County Executive Meyer announced dates and times for annual holiday open houses.

“Our holiday open houses are a perfect way to kickoff the holiday season,” said County Executive Meyer...

New Castle County recognizes National Children’s Grief Awareness Month

Today, as we recognize National Children’s Grief Awareness Month, New Castle County and Supporting Kidds, Inc. announce their partnership with the Building Better Communities Initiative to provide funding for grief groups in schools and individua...

New Castle County to receive $8m federal grant to continue to combat NCC families from lead

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County was awarded an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the federal government’...

NCC, Short Order Production House celebrate Mid-Atlantic Emmy victory for Hope Center

Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday night, “The Pathway Home” production team was was awarded with a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award in the category of “Societal Concerns – Long Form Content&rdquo...

County Executive Meyer announces the return of family camping event Sleep Under the Stars

Pike Creek, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the return of Sleep Under the Stars, which will take place October 15 at Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. This is the first time the popular family overnight c...

County Executive Meyer opens ARPA funding application for non-profits supporting vulnerable women an

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced that $1m has been allocated to non-profits that support New Castle County’s vulnerable women and domestic abuse populations. Non-profits who wish to apply...

Meyer announces launch of New Outcomes-Based Initiative to Support First-Time Mothers

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the launch of an initiative designed to help first-time mothers access quality prenatal and postnatal health care. The local nonprofit Children & Families First&...

County Executive Meyer announces expanded hours at New Castle County libraries

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today that beginning September 11, New Castle County Libraries will expand hours of library service to include Sundays. 

The Appoquinimink, Bear, Brandywine Hundred, Hockessin, Kirkwood, Newa...

County Executive Meyer promotes push for library card sign-ups during month of September

Everyone knows your library card lets you borrow books, music, and videos, but it can do so much more. Your library card is your access to learning a language, developing a new skill, catching a concert, checking out a museum pass, renting tools, or borro...

County Executive Meyer announces start of National Health Corps Community Health Fellowship Program

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announces the launch National Health Corps (NHC): Community Health Fellowship and invites nonprofits and New Castle County residents to learn about the program and apply to become ...

Philadelphia Eagles legend Westbrook to read aloud his book "The Mouse Who Played Football"

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced that newly minted children’s book author and former Philadelphia Eagles running back will visit the Brandywine Hundred Library for a live reading of his book “The Mouse That Played...

Meyer announces ‘Small Business Open’ to spotlight NCC businesses during BMW Champs

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer “The Small Business Open,” a program to help market small businesses during the BMW Championship held at the Wilmington Country Club. The national...

County Executive Meyer announces updated property tax and sewer payment credit card fees

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that when county taxpayers are paying their bills with credit card, residents can now expect no extra fees on sewer payments and only a 2.35% charge on tax payments.&am...

NCC’s Jack A. Markell Trail named Best Trail-Upstate by Delaware Today’s 2022 Best of DE

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive announced today that the Jack A. Markell Trail received a “Best of Delaware” title for Best Bike Trail - Upstate by readers of Delaware Today magazi...

New Castle County climbs two spaces to #5 nationally ranked IT team

DENVER, CO – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County’s Information System team has been ranked #5 nationally among countries with population 500,000-999,999, up two spots from last year&rsqu...

Building Better Communities Launches Next Grant Opportunity for Sparrow Run, Bear Area

NEW CASTLE – Building Better Communities (BBC) has recently launched its next neighborhood engagement effort. The community selected, Sparrow Run, located in Bear, will be BBC’s next effort in violence reduction. New ...

County Executive Meyer, dozens of pickleballers cut ribbon on eight new courts

NEWARK – Yesterday, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with dozens of eager pickleball players cut the ribbon on New Castle County’s first dedicated pickleball courts. The courts, eight in total, are arranged in two banks of...

ICYMI: Carousel Park & Equestrian Center Therapeutic Riding Program featured on NBC10

PIKE CREEK – In case you missed it, earlier this week, NBC10’s Delaware reporter Tim Furlong filmed a segment on New Castle County’s Therapeutic Riding Program (TROT). Filmed on location at Carousel Park & Equestrian Cent...

Meyer recognized by New Castle County Head Start with Ethel Mae Cooper Outstanding Service Award

WILMINGTON – Today, New Castle County Head Start, Inc. Board of Directors awarded the “Ethel Mae Cooper Outstanding Service Award” to New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer at Head Start, Inc.’s annual lunc...

NCCPD's Major John Treadwell earns nationwide honor

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer congratulates Major John Treadwell on being awarded the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Local Communities.

From the New Castle County Police Department:

In May 2022 Major Trea...

County Executive Meyer, friends of Appoquinimink Library cut ribbon on County’s latest library

MIDDLETOWN – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, Director of Community Services Carrie Casey and Manager of New Castle County libraries Diana Brown cut the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony of the brand new 28,000 square f...

Meyer announces author event with NYT best-selling writer and Delaware native Dan Pfeiffer

WILMINGTON – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County native and Friends School graduate, and former senior advisor and communications director to President Barack Obama will be appearing at Rockwoo...

County Executive Meyer announces vendors, new ticketing system for annual Cream Festival

WILMINGTON – Once again Rockwood Park & Museum is hosting New Castle County’s quintessential summer festival featuring nearly all of the best parts of summer in one place. Visit the festival on June 25 from 1 – 9...

County Executive Meyer announces first New Castle County Public Works Job Fair

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County will host a job fair at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center on Tuesday, July 12, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, interested job candida...

County Executive Meyer announces $820k award from US Department of Commerce to boost tourism in NCC

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County was a competitive grant recipient from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The $822,...

Meyer announces community days of service for short term restoration of Mount Olive Cemetery

WILMINGTON – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, in partnership with Friends of Mount Olive Burial Grounds, announced a several-part Day of Service Initiative at Mount Olive Cemetery. Located on Lancaster Pike, Mount Olive Cemetery ...

County Executive Meyer recognized by Housing of Northern Delaware, Inc. with Andrew Turner Award

NEW CASTLE – Today, Housing Opportunities of Northern Delaware, Inc. (HOND) recognized New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer with the Andrew Turner Award for their service to the housing community and the HOPE Center, at their 38^th ann...

County Executive Meyer announces e-commerce events for small business owners

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced registration information for two upcoming small business e-commerce programs. The two seminars, co-hosted with New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the Cham...

County Executive Meyer announces Rockwood Park and Museum partnership with Art-Reach’s ACCESS

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced Rockwood Park & Museum a partnership with the nonprofit Art-Reach to create more accessible programming.

Rockwood Park & Museum will be included in th...

County Executive Meyer, Mayor Purzycki sign historic sewer treatment agreement

WILMINGTON – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki signed a 10-year contract that settled a lengthy sewage treatment dispute between the two governments. Specifically, the agreement establishes a path...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauds passage of FY2023 budget; no tax increases or fees

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer saw his proposed $319m FY2023 budget passed unanimously 12-0 this evening. County Executive Meyer delivered his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget to Council remotely from the newly cons...

County Executive Meyer recognized by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County with Community Partner

WILMINGTON – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer on behalf of New Castle County was recognized by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County at Goodwill’s annual Inspiration Awards Luncheon. New Castle County Executive...

County Executive Meyer announces NACo national recognition for Hope Center

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County’s Hope Center was recognized by the National Association of Counties as a 2022 Achievement Award winner for the work...

County Executive Meyer announces the start of 4th annual NCC heARTed Contest and pop up art show

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that submissions are now being accepted through the Art Studio for New Castle County’s 4th Annual NCC heARTed Art Contest and Pop-Up Art Show. This year&...

County Executive Meyer announces start of ‘Great Schools, Clean Streams’ campaign

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the start of New Castle County’s Department of Public Works annual program, “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign. Residents have until Friday, May 13th to support their local...

The public week ahead schedule for New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer April 26 to May 1

Tuesday, April 26 1 p.m. – County Executive Meyer will attend the Kalmar Nyckel Tall Ship of Delaware Day to mark their 25th year and to launch start of their sailing season. The County Executive will present a proclamation on...

County Executive Meyer announces County COVID-19 memorial project; asks for community’s help

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced special plans to honor those in New Castle County who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, New Castle County has lost 1,368 people related to the COVID-19 ...

County Executive Meyer announces availability of discounted rain barrels

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the return of the very popular New Castle County Discount Rain Barrel Program sale. The EarthMinded RainStation 45-gal barrel retails for approximately $130, but New Castle County ...

County Executive Meyer announces opening of application process for second Delaware Health Corps coh

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that the county continues to accept applications for paid service opportunities in National Health Corps Delaware. To apply, prospective applicants need only be New...

Building Better Communities Launches First Grant Opportunity for Knollwood, Claymont Area

Building Better Communities (BBC) has recently launched its first neighborhood engagement effort. The first community selected, Knollwood, located in Claymont, will preside as BBC’s initial effort in violence reduction. New Castle County intends...

County Executive Meyer announces new director of Rockwood Museum and Park

WILMINGTON – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that Ryan Grover has been named director of New Castle County’s Rockwood Museum and Park. Grover has been a curator at the Biggs Museum of American Art in ...

County Executive Meyer opens application process for 2022 scholarship program

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that the process for applying for the New Castle County Scholarship is now open. New Castle County traditional and non-traditional students who are currently enr...

County Executive Meyer, Chief Logemann announce Vial of L.I.F.E program in New Castle County

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Chief of Emergency Medical Services Division Mark Logemann announced the availability of the VIAL of L.I.F.E. vials in New Castle County. 

The Vial of ...

Meyer announces application process for historic investment to increase affordable housing

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and General Manager of Community Services Carrie Casey announced that the application for New Castle County’s affordable housing programs are now available. New Castle Co...

New Castle County celebrates vibrance of local artists for Black History Month

New Castle, DE –New Castle County has announced the 2022 Black History Month celebration open house event with a focus on art to take place on Saturday, February 5 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Walnut Street YMCA....

NCC receives $2m in HUD grant money to protect families from home health hazards

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced New Castle County has received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) $2 million grant to protect children and families from home health hazards.

N...

County Executive Meyer applauds passage ordinance to protect and preserve NCC’s forests

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded the approval of Forestry Ordinance (Substitute No. 1 to 21-009) which is designed to enhance forest protection and preservation. The ordin...

New Castle County premieres “The Pathway Home,” a Hope Center doc

WILMINGTON – Last night, New Castle County officials premiered a short-form documentary entitled “The Pathway Home,” produced in partnership with Short Order Production House, at the Penn Cinema Riverfront 14 + IMAX ...

County Executive Meyer signs executive order as New Castle County joins House America

NEW CASTLE – On Wednesday, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer joined mayors, county and Tribal leaders, and governors in a national partnership to use American Rescue Plan investments to address the crisis of homelessness through a ...

Meyer announces NCC as EPA invitee to apply for federal water infrastructure loans

NEW CASTLE – County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County was selected as one of 39 government entities nationally to apply for a federal water infrastructure loan. New Castle County will apply for a $32 million loan whi...

NCC Native, film/TV star Plaza visits Brandywine Library to read from new children's book

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today New Castle County natives Dan Murphy and Aubrey Plaza will read from their new children’s Christmas book “The Legend of The Christmas Witch,” on Wednesday, December 15 at 10:30 a...

New Castle County Executive Meyer public comment period for New Castle County’s NCC@2050 Comp Plan

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that the draft New Castle County Comprehensive Plan (NCC@2050) is available for review and comment. The plan can be downloaded here.

Over the past 18 ...

County Executive Meyer announces new exhibition at Rockwood Park & Museum entitled “Coming Home"

WILMINGTON – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that in appreciation for the community's support through this exceptionally difficult year, all December tours at Rockwood Park & Museum will be FREE to the public. This ...

New Castle County Executive Meyer nominates Carrie Casey to role of GM of Community Services

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer named Carrie Casey General Manager of New Castle County’s Community Services department. She will assume the role December 15, pending County Council approval. She will fill ...

County Executive Meyer encourages student submissions to County’s literary youth publications

NEW CASTLE –New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Diana Brown, Manager of New Castle County Libraries invited children and teens to share their art by participating in PAGES and IMAZINE. PAGES is a children’s literary and...

Meyer wins Distinguished Leadership Award from DE chapter of the American Planning Association

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer was honored by the American Planning Association’s Delaware Chapter for his role in protecting water quality, limiting rural sprawl, and dedication to planning sustainable communities...

City and County Reach Agreement on Sewer Service Costs

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced an agreement in principle to settle a seven-year-long dispute between the city and county governments regarding the cost of sewer service charged to the county by th...

County Executive Meyer announces slate of New Castle County Parks-specific public town hall meetings

NEW CASTLE –New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with general manager of New Castle County Public Works, Tracey Surles, have announced a schedule of public engagement meetings on the topic of New Castle County parks. The town h...

Disaster Declaration Update

On Monday, October 25, 2021, Governor John Carney was notified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that the request for Individual Assistance, as part of the major disaster declaration request for the State of Dela...

New Castle County, Tyler Technologies announces slate of public townhall events around reassessment

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County and Tyler Technologies announced dates for public meetings to discuss New Castle County Reassessment 2024. There will be five public on-line meetings throughout the county; three evening sessions an...

Meyer, Council members, federal delegation announce $30 million affordable housing

NEW CASTLE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, New Castle County Council President Karen Hartley-Nagle, co-chair of Community Services committee Penrose Hollins, and Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa ...

County Executive Meyer announces NCC Reads event; An Evening with the Author, Min Jin Lee

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and New Castle County Libraries General Manager Diana Brown invites the public to attend an Evening with the Author, a discussion and book signing event featuring New York Times bestse...

County Executive Meyer announces ‘AAA’ credit rating from country’s three major rating agencies

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced New Castle County has received ‘AAA’ ratings from the nation’s three major rating agencies, which affirmed a stable outlook on the county&rs...

County Executive Meyer announces 2022 department of Public Works disparity study

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a study to analyze whether there are disparities in the utilization of diverse firms in County construction contracts and in the local marketplace. 

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County Executive Meyer proudly accepts 1st place for Overall County Government Experience award

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded today’s announcement by The Center for Digital Government naming New Castle County as the national winner of their fifth annual Government Experience Awards. &a...

CE Meyer nominates Col. Bond for Public Safety Director; Capt. Bloch to lead NCCPD

New Castle, DE – Today New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer nominated current New Castle County Chief of Police Vaughn Bond to the position of New Castle County Public Safety Director. County Executive Meyer also nominated Ca...

New Castle County libraries offering new “Dial-a-Story” service for young book lovers

NEW CASTLE, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a new service for young readers who love listening to a good story. Children can call in any time of the day or night to listen to stories read by their favorite library ...

New Castle County to require face coverings in all County buildings

Given the CDC’s revised guidance issued late last week and the County’s current CDC rating of “substantial”, New Castle County is taking the necessary steps to keep our employees and our visitors safe, which include...

Newark Free Library to Launch New Borrowing Program- “Library of Things” opens today

The Newark Free Library launched a brand-new borrowing program called “Library of Things”  thanks to a grant from 5^th District Councilwoman Lisa Diller and the New Castle County Council. The program was funded through a $2,500...

New Castle County IT team ranked 7th nationally

NEW CASTLE, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that New Castle County’s Information System team has been ranked #7 nationally among counties with population 500,000-999,999, up one spot from last year...

Meyer and DE Wildlands formalize a partnership to conserve more than 220 acres in southern NCC

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Delaware Wildland’s Executive Director Kate Hackett will sign a first-of-its-kind partnership agreement to allow for the preservation of over 220 acres of land in southern New Castle County. Re...

County Executive Meyer's statement on Pres. Biden's nom of Gov. Markell to OECD post

NEW CASTLE – "I applaud President Biden's nomination of Gov. Jack Markell to the position of U.S. Ambassador to OECD," said County Executive Meyer. "While serving under Gov. Markell as economic advisor, ...

County Executive Meyer announces New Castle County buildings to be powered by 100% renewable energy

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced a strategic alliance with Constellation, a leading energy and energy solutions provider, for the purchase of renewable energy for 18 New Castle County facilities. C...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announces start of Summer With The Library Program

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the 2021 Summer With the Library Program is underway. 

The program gives children, teens, and adults the opportunity to explore, play, and read all summe...

Meyer proposes urgent individualized assistance to address COVID-19 learning loss, forms task force

NEW CASTLE - Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer proposed the first distribution of federal stimulus funds to provide quality individualized learning environments for children who experienced the most severe learning COVID-19 loss.

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NCC Exec Meyer announces new Chromebook and Wi-Fi hotspots checkout program at NCC libraries

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Library patrons can now checkout Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots from their local libraries thanks to a partnership between the County and the Delaware Division of Libraries’ Digital Loaning Initiative.

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County Executive Meyer announces start of Public Works Clean Stream Champion art contest

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and General Manager of New Castle County Public Works Tracy Surles have announced the Clean Stream Champion Art Contest will run again in 2021. The contest opened May 24th and encourages kids in New Castle County (be...

Rockwood’s Ice Cream Festival returns June 26 with limited activities

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with Department of Community Services General Manager Marcus Henry, announced the return of the County’s annual summer tradition, the Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park. The event wi...

County Executive applauds Council on passing FY2022 budget, no tax increases for residents

New Castle, DE – A little more than a month since proposing his fiscal year 2022 budget, County Executive Meyer saw his proposed operating and capital budgets passed by New Castle County Council with a vote of 13-0. Co...

County Executive Meyer announces New Castle County Scholarship awardees

Wilmington, DE – In an in-person at Rockwood Park, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer along with the New Castle County Scholarship Committee announced the winners of the 2021 New Castle County Scholarship. The group awarded 81 scholarships t...

County Executive funded Hero Help program receives state-wide recognition

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded the members of the New Castle County’s Hero Help program on their much deserved recognition by Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney as&...

11,000+ sign Great Schools Clean Streams pledge to keep NCC environment clean

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the winners of this year’s Great Schools Clean Streams environmental education campaign, which last month enlisted area residents to raise awareness of the environmental harm...

County Executive Meyer announces conclusion of NCC sponsored COVID-19 testing locations

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the conclusion of New Castle County-hosted COVID-19 testing sites. The last testing event will be on Sunday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. County Executive Meyer a...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer declares week of May 17 Public Works Week in New Castle Count

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer will declare the week of May 17 Public Works Week in New Castle County. The nearly 400 New Castle County public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital ...

New Castle County partners with FCC to bring consumer awareness for Emergency Broadband Benefit

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program.  The temporary benefit will help t...

ICYMI: New Castle County featured in national publication on innovative Donors Choose partnership

New Castle, DE – New Castle County and County Executive Matt Meyer were featured this week in National Association of Counties (NACo) publication “County News” for their collaboration with Donors Choose. New Castle County funded hundreds...

Delaware Library Association awards County Executive Meyer 2021 Distinguished Service Citation

New Castle, DE – Today, the Delaware Library Association announced New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer the recipient of the Distinguished Service Citation. This citation recognizes an individual who is a library supporter who has bee...

County Executive Meyer announces open space conservation of more than 250 acres in Port Penn

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer noted the conservation of nearly 250 acres of critical farm and wildlife lands near the Port Penn area of southern New Castle County. The now protected ...

County Executive Meyer's statement on the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer encourages public input to Reimagine New Castle County

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced preliminary plans for community engagement and citizen input for the estimated $108 million allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in New Castle County government.

Meyer also encoura...

County Executive Meyer congratulates NCC’s 911 operators on receiving Accreditation of Excellence

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer congratulated New Castle County’s Emergency Communications Chief Emergency Jefferey P. Miller on being recognized by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch&...

County Executive Meyer announces opening of application process for Delaware Health Corps members

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that the county will begin accepting applications for National Health Corps Delaware Members for the 2021 Pilot Program Cohort. To apply, prospective applicants sho...

County Executive Meyer signs anti-Semitism pledge

New Castle County Executive Matt Mayer has signed on to American Jewish Committee (AJC) Mayors United Against Antisemitism statement.

The Mayors United Against Antisemitism statement affirms a core set of principles, including the condem...

County Executive Matt Meyer announces initial phase of County library re-opening strategy

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today the County’s comprehensive strategy for the re-opening of county’s 15 libraries. The strategy will carefully follow county, state and federal health guidelines as w...

County Executive Matt Meyer announces slate of virtual interactive community conversations

New Castle, DE – Following his annual New Castle County budget address, County Executive Matt Meyer announced a slate of interactive virtual town halls that will take place over the next month to discuss the years upcoming budget and to...

County recognized nationally by National Association of Counties (NACo)

New Castle, DE – A joint report by National Association of Counties (NACO) and National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on use of federal CARES Act funds recognized New Castle County for using “innovative strategies in...

County Executive Meyer releases New Castle County FY2022 budget, highlights include $15 minimum wage

Wilmington, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer delivered his fifth budget address to New Castle County Council this evening live from the DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Wilmington Riverfront and was broadcast live...

County Executive Meyer announces launch of environmental education contest for schools

NEW CASTLE, DE – New Castle County’s “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign starts April 12! Residents have until Friday, April 30th to support their local schools by pledging to dispose of used cooking grease prop...

County Executive Meyer announces New Castle County COVID-19 testing sites for Week of March 8

County Executive Meyer announces New Castle County COVID-19 testing sites for Week of March 8 

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today COVID-19 testing locations. Updated site list below:

Da...

County Executive Meyer announces special arrangements for Residential Annual Sewer Fee payments due

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with Chief Financial Officer Michael Smith remind taxpayers that they can make their sewer fee payments online without a fee through New Castle County’s thi...

County Executive Meyer opens application process for 2021 scholarship program

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that the process for applying for the New Castle County Scholarship is now open. New Castle County traditional and non-traditional students who are currently enrolled in or will a...

County Executive Meyer names Charuni Patibanda as Economic Development Director

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today named Charuni Patibanda to the position of New Castle County Economic Development Director. She replaces Tamarra Morris Foulkes who retired in the fall. Patibanda begins on February 2^nd.

“As ...

County Executive Meyer, President Allen, federal delegation cut ribbon on DSU COVID testing lab

Wilmington, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, Delaware State University President Tony Allen, Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester cut the ribbon and formally opened Delaware Stat...

NCC's annual Black History Month celebration heads outdoors & online with virtual, outdoor events

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer, along with New Castle County’s general manager for the department of community services, has announced a reimagined Black History Month celebration complete with virtual and outdoor experiences for the public....

CE Meyer, congressional delegation announces pilot DE Health Corps to fight COVID-19 pandemic

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer, US Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced a pilot AmeriCorps program called National Health Corps Delaware to address the COVID-19 pandemic and associate...

Meyer lays out bold vision, determined to address inequalities exposed by pandemic

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer re-took his oath of office as County Executive today and delivered remarks that were broadcast through the Facebook platform. His address laid out his bold vision for his next term in office...

New Castle County to provide an additional $136 million in CARES Act funding to State of Delaware

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the County will contribute an additional $136 million dollars from the County’s federal CARES Act allocation to support six statewide programs. New Castle County is the ...

County Executive Meyer announces addition of CJ Bell to executive team

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced his appointment of C.J. Bell to the position of Executive Assistant. Bell is an entrepreneur who has a special passion for increasing the millennial presence in the...

County Executive Meyer announces virtual programs for County residents

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a host of on-demand offerings for New Castle County residents to stay in shape; mentally, physically, and creatively. The content is courtesy of New Castle County&...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announces Land Preservation Task Force findings

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with New Castle County’s Land Use General Manager Rich Hall and Public Works General Manager Tracy Surles, announced key Land Preservation Task Force findin...

County Executive Meyer announces changes to annual Rockwood, Glasgow Park holiday festivities

NEW CASTLE – It’s a tradition thousands of Delawareans have marked on their holiday calendars for years – New Castle County’s annual light display and holiday extravaganza. While this year may look and feel a little...

County Executive Meyer announces tweaks to annual Rockwood, Glasgow Park holiday festivities

NEW CASTLE – It’s a tradition thousands of Delawareans have marked on their holiday calendars for years – New Castle County’s annual light display and holiday extravaganza. While this year may look and feel a little...

County Executive Meyer announces COVID-19 testing site locations leading up to holiday

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a revised New Castle County COVID-19 testing site schedule today. The testing sites are listed below. The testing sites are free and available to anyone regardless of sym...

County Executive Matt Meyer proposes additional police

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a proposal that will increase the authorized strength of New Castle County’s police department from 400 to 415 officers. The proposal will be introduced ...

County Executive Meyer announces partnership with DonorsChoose to benefit DE teachers

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has announced a partnership with DonorsChoose to help fund COVID-19 related Delaware public school teachers’ funding requests, up to $1,000 per teacher. New Castle County...

County Executive applauds news of BMW Championship selecting NCC course

County Executive Meyer announces expansion of Little Free Libraries program to all NCC neighbors

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has announced that he is expanding the Little Free Library program to any homeowner or civic association in New Castle County. The expansion of the program will be paid for with fe...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer welcomes newest members of County’s Youth Planning Board

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced members of New Castle County’s Youth Planning Board (YPB) and outlined their goals for the 2020-2021 school year. Twenty-two students w...

Annual managed deer harvest begins this week in the Middle Run Valley Natural Area

Newark, DE – The annual managed deer harvest in New Castle County’s Middle Run Valley Natural Area will take place next week, county officials announced today.  New Castle County coordinates the harvest with the Delaware Divis...

Reward amount climbs to $15,000 for apprehension of Rosegate shooter

New Castle, DE – County officials have announced the reward has doubled from $7,500 to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for shooting two people on November 4, including a 9-month-old tod...

County Executive Meyer, DSU President Allen announce $5m investment in COVID-19 testing lab

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer will propose to New Castle County Council a $5 million dollar CARES Act investment in Delaware State University’s COVID-19 testing lab capabilities.  

The critical investment in the ...

Meyer, Bond, Street announce $7,500 reward for apprehension of Rosegate shooter

New Castle, DE – New Castle, DE – County officials have announced a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for shooting two people on November 4, including a 9-month-o...

New Castle County, The Committee of 100 partner for outdoor dining grants

New Castle, DE – Inspired by the popular outdoor Curbside Wilmington and Newark’s Main Street Alfresco, New Castle County will invest $300,000 of CARES Act money to help New Castle County restaurants prepare for outdoor dining...

CE Meyer announces up to $136 million for State of DE COVID-19 programs

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced County Council passage of Resolution 20-201 authorizing up to $136 million dollars from the County’s federal CARES Act allocation to support six state-wide programs. New Castle Cou...

New Castle County Executive Meyer to parents: “Add COVID testing back to school list”

New Castle, DE – With students at five school districts returning to school later this month, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has announced a ramped-up testing scheduling to make it easy for students in New Castle County...

Starting today, taxpayers can apply for COVID-19 late fee waiver

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded members of council on passage of Ordinance 20-099 which waives late fees on late county property tax payments, for both residential and business properties, brought on by hardships...

County Executive Meyer announces special arrangements for last-minute property tax bill pay

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with Chief Financial Officer Michael Smith announced special arrangements for people seeking to make their property tax payments. While the New Castle County Governme...

New Castle County, City of Wilmington partner for final Census push

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announce a final push for New Castle County and Wilmington residents to get counted in the 2020 Census. This Saturday, Census representatives fro...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauds introduction of tax ordinance waiving late fees due

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded members of council on the introduction of Ordnance 20-099, which waives late fees on late property tax payments caused by COVID-19. The ordnance, sponsored by C...

New Castle County information systems ranked 8th nationally by Center for Digital Government

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer congratulated the County Information System team on their achievement on being ranked 8th among counties with population of 500,000-999,999.

The rankings, announced by the Center for Digital...

County Exec Meyer announces $4.25m grant program to bridge distance learning gap

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announces $4.25m grant program to assist County school districts’ students bridge distance learning gap

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, joined by ...

County Exec Meyer reacts to court decision on The Little Bakers golf course

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded the August 18 decision of the Delaware Superior Court which rejected Pike Creek Recreational Services’ (PCRS) interpretation of the Unified Development Code (UD...

County Executive Meyer applauds Council decision on outdoor seating permit applications

New Castle, DE?– New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded County Council’s approval of the ordinance that allows Delaware food and drink establishments to apply for expanding their outdoor seating capacity. This longer-term sol...

County Exec Meyer announces $1.5M grant program to address food insecurity

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a $1.5 million formulaic grant program funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act today. These funds will be available to ...

County Exec Meyer announces $5 million competitive grant program to spur innovation

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a $5 million competitive grant program funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act today. This grant program was developed by New Cas...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announces $10m grant program to address health equity issues

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a $10 million competitive grant program funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act today. These funds will be available to...

County Executive Meyer applauds unanimous Council passage of Hockessin Colored School resolution

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded County Council’s passage yesterday of a resolution that will enable the County to preserve and utilize Hockessin Colored School #107 in partnership with the Fri...

New Castle County launches virtual edition of popular summer program

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a new iteration of the popular Safety Town program. Due to the coronavirus, and for the protection of the campers and counselors, the program geared toward New Castle Cou...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer unveils new online COVID-19 sewer monitoring dashboard

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a partnership with Wilmington, Del. based data company CompassRed to provide a detailed solution for county residents to monitor COVID-19 particles in New Castle County s...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer names acting Chief Mark Logemann Chief of EMS

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that he has promoted County Paramedics veteran and acting chief Mark Logemann to the rank of Chief of Emergency Medical Services.

“After a national search, with many qual...

County Executive Meyer announces start of county-wide comprehensive planning process

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County begins an important two-year process of developing a new countywide comprehensive plan which will guide growth and development for generations. The plan, entitled, “NCC@2050,” will be...

ICYMI: New Castle County CAO Phillips pens "Bold Steps to a Safe and Equitable Workplace"

When I started my legal career, an older male attorney sexually harassed me. It made me question everything, from my choice to work in a male-dominated career field to whether I did or said something to encourage the unwelcomed advances from a man designa...

County Executive Meyer announces New Castle County Scholarship awardees

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer Matt Meyer, Delcastle Technical High School Principal Dr. Clifton Hayes and Scholarship Committee Chair Natalie Washington awarded scholarships to 27 New Castle County residents from the co...

County Executive Meyer declares Juneteenth a New Castle County holiday

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today, that Friday, June 19, 2020 will be a County-wide holiday in recognition of the Juneteenth celebration.

“It’s my honor to declare June 19th a holiday to r...

County Executive Meyer announces additional COVID-19 testing sites in New Castle County; adds resour

New Castle, DE – New Castle County, in partnership with the State of Delaware and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, announced a third week of free COVID-19 testing sites for Wilmington, Claymont, New Castle, and Newark. The sites, along ...

County Executive Meyer announces 10 additional COVID-19 testing sites in New Castle County

New Castle, DE – New Castle County, in partnership with the State of Delaware and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, announced a second round of free COVID-19 testing sites for Wilmington, Middletown, New Castle, and Newark. The sites, al...

County Executive Matt Meyer announces curbside pick-up program at County libraries

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that all County Libraries are gearing up to provide contactless curbside delivery on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning the week of June 15. The contact-less pickup program aims to ...

County Executive Meyer reopens county’s fenced in bark parks

On Monday, June 1 at 8 a.m. New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer and members of the community officially unlocked the Talley Day dog park. The other fenced in dog parks in New Castle County will open for guests at Glasgow, Iron Hill and Banning Parks...

County Executive Meyer announces upcoming COVID-19 testing sites in New Castle County

New Castle, DE – New Castle County, in partnership with the State of Delaware and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, announced an initial slate of free COVID-19 testing sites. The sites, along with others in Kent and Sussex Counties, will...

County Executive Matt Meyer announces formation of Medical Advisory Task Force for New Castle County

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the formation of a Medical Advisory Task Force to advise county government on eradicating the virus from our community and keeping county employees and the general public sa...

County Executive Meyer announces broad testing program for New Castle County fire service members

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, in partnership with LabCorp, has begun providing COVID-19 test kits for New Castle County’s fire fighters this week. New Castle County (NCC) will also provide digital thermometer...

New Castle County Public Works kicks off Clean Stream Champion art contest

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and General Manager of New Castle County Public Works Tracy Surles have announced a new twist on the Clean Stream Champion program. The contest encourages County students (below the age of ...

County Executive Meyer announces testing for NCC paramedics in partnership with Nemours

County Executive Meyer announces testing for NCC paramedics in partnership with Nemours Children’s Health System

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Nemours Children’s Health System announced ...

County Executive Meyer proposes first responder Hero’s Pay, assistance to municipalities

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced Hero’s Pay to first responders in New Castle County and three guiding principles for investing the CARES Act funding in New Castle County. The County will focus o...

New Castle County Executive Launches Meyer Minute

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Wilmington Airport Task Force recommends non-renewal of DRBA lease

New Castle, DE – On Wednesday, April 22, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer received the recommendation from Wilmington Airport Task Force chair Alan Levin not to renew the existing Acquisition Agreement and Ground Lease with the Delaware Ri...

County Executive Meyer appointed to Delaware Advisory Committee to U.S. Commission of Civil Rights

New Castle, DE – On April 27, 2020, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer was appointed to the Delaware Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission). The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, established by the Civil Rights...

Innovative sewer study estimates 15,200 COVID-19 cases in New Castle County

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that the Public Works Department and Massachusetts Institute of Technology startup Biobot Analytics conducted a preliminary analysis of county and city of Wilmington sewers ...

County Executive Meyer announces 12 additional ‘drive-thru’ wi-fi hotspots in New Castle County

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, in partnership with Delaware Division of Libraries, University of Delaware, Verizon, Assurance Media, Cisco-Meraki and the New Castle County Information Systems and Public Works department...

New Castle County offers scenic photos for backgrounds of your Zoom video conference calls

New Castle, DE – If you’re tired of trying to find a clear space with a tidy and organized background for attending Zoom sessions or you just want something a little snazzier, try setting one of these New Castle County-themed images as...

County Executive Meyer announces additional closings of parks amenities, encourages walking, jogging

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that due to lack of social distancing in New Castle County parks and on the guidance of the USTA, County public works and parks officials will close all tennis courts, as we...

New Castle County Department of Land Use amends operational policies during the Coronavirus/COVID-19

New Castle, DE?– The New Castle County Department of Land Use is making every effort to process land development applications and building permits, conduct inspections, continue planning projects, legislation, task forces, and address property m...

New Castle County Department of Land Use Open for Business during COVID-19 pandemic

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Department of Land Use remains open for business during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 health emergency.  Every effort is being made to process land development applications and building permits, conduct ins...

New Castle County Executive Meyer signs emergency ordinances to help fight against COVID-19

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer, just hours after proposing emergency ordinances, signed them into code. A link to this evening’s budget address can be found HERE. For the full submitted Fiscal Year 2021 budg...

New Castle County Executive Meyer proposes balanced budget; highlights include COVID-19 investment

New Castle County Executive Meyer proposes balanced budget; highlights include critical investment in COVID-19 protections

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer presented a Fiscal Year 2021 balanced budget, along wi...

New Castle County Executive Meyer to support emergency tax relief ordinances for residents

New Castle, DE - New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that he will support a slate of emergency ordinances that will help ease the financial burden on New Castle County residents through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. County Exec...

County Executive Meyer launches ‘drive-thru’ wi-fi hotspots across New Castle County

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, in partnership with Verizon and Assurance Media, Cisco-Meraki and the New Castle County Information Systems and Public Works departments, will provide complimentary wi-fi hotspots in eight...

County Executive Meyer closes playgrounds and basketball courts at county parks

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that beginning immediately, parks staff will begin closures of amenities in key regional New Castle County parks.

Those parks include:

• Paper Mill Park (removal of basketball r...

County Executive Meyer announces precautions to help protect employees, residents of New Castle Coun

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with Col. Vaughn Bond (New Castle County Police), Mark R. Logemann, Acting Chief (Emergency Medical Services), Chief Jeff Miller (Chief of Emergency Communications), Dave Carpenter (...

County Executive Meyer announces new security measures at Carousel Park

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced additional security tactics at Carousel Park to increase safety for animals and patrons at the park.

“After consultation with New Castle County police and Carousel Park s...

County Executive Meyer announces details on New Castle County Reads 2020 book, guest

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer and Community Services General Manager Marcus Henry are pleased to announce the featured title for New Castle County Reads 2020, Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee.

“We are excited to welcome an author...

New Castle County sewer bill deadline approaching

New Castle, DE – New Castle County reminds residents that the deadline for paying 2020 sewer service bills is Monday, March 2. Since the last day of February falls on a weekend this year, residents have a few extra days to make their pa...

County Executive Meyer commends unanimous passage of 2019 septic ordinance

Wilmington, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer recognized New Castle County Council for their 13-0 passage of the Substitute No. 4 to Ordinance No. 19-078 which protects water quality, limits sprawl and encourages farmland preservation....

New Castle County announces public meeting dates and community survey for 2020 Consolidated Plan

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Marcus Henry, General Manager of the Department of Community Services have announced public meeting dates for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and the 2020 Annual Action Plan for New Cas...

Libraries extend deadline for PAGES submissions to Dec. 31 – contributions accepted at all County li

New Castle, DE – New Castle County libraries are sponsoring children’s literary and art magazines this fall, for kids ages 4 – 11.  New Castle County libraries invite young artists and writers to participate in PAGES...

County Executive Meyer names new Chief Financial Officer

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that Michael Smith has been promoted from Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations to Chief Financial Officer of the New Castle County Government, pending a...

New Castle County Awarded HUD Grant to Combat Lead Hazards

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that New Castle County has been awarded $3 million dollars through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to combat lead hazards, plus an additional $300,...

New Castle County state and local taxes due Monday, September 30

New Castle, DE – New Castle County property owners are reminded that their 2019 New Castle County school district property taxes and county property taxes are due Monday, September 30, 2019. By county law, any unpaid balance after that deadline ...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announces the launch of new PodCounty podcast

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has announced the launch of New Castle County’s newest production, PodCounty, a long-form podcast featuring in-depth interviews of compelling personalities that make the county a ...

New Castle County partners with Energize Delaware to Launch Commercial PACE Program

Wilmington, DE, September 10, 2019 – Energize Delaware and New Castle County officials today announced the launch of an initiative that will allow commercial and industrial property owners to finance energy efficient and clean energy projects tha...

County Executive Meyer unveils “Green Agenda” environmental legislation to protect open spaces, wat

WILMINGTON, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer along with New Castle County’s leading environmental advocates will roll out the administration’s new “Green Agenda” draft ordinances that will prote...

TOMORROW: County Executive Meyer presents $10,000 New Castle County Cares grant to The Warehouse

WILMINGTON, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer will join REACH Riverside CEO Logan Herring, The Warehouse’s Director of Programming Patrick Ryan, and members of the Howard High School student body and teens representing the Wa...

The public week ahead schedule for New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer August 19-25

Tuesday, August 20 at 1:30 p.m. – County Executive Meyer will take part in an NCC Cares grant presentation to the Teen Warehouse. The Teen Warehouse is designed as a hub for teenagers to access social services as well as recreational activities. ...

Annual state and local property tax bills being mailed to property owners next week

This year’s bills include unpaid code enforcement fees and fines in new effort to recoup more than $1 million in enforcement costs

New Castle, DE – Annual county and school district tax bills are being mailed to property owners next wee...

Thousands join the GreeNCC campaign to improve water quality and protect the environment

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer today announced that New Castle County’s 2019 Clean Stream Champion and Great Schools Clean Streams environmental education campaigns engaged a record number of residents who pledged to act to keep our streams ...

New Castle County works to block expansion of industrial waste landfill

New Castle, DE – This week New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and leaders from the county’s Public Safety Department petitioned state regulators to deny Waste Management’s request to raise the height limit of its landfill...

County and State officials oppose effort to increase height of suburban New Castle landfill

Encourage residents to voice their concerns during Wednesday evening hearing in Minquadale

New Castle – New Castle County Councilman Jea Street, State Representative Frank Cooke and County Executive Matt Meyer today demanded that Waste Management...

New county park to be constructed to serve fast-growing communities in southern New Castle County

Investment continues county’s commitment to enhance services in MOT area

Middletown, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer was joined Tuesday by County Council members, legislators and local residents as he announced that a new 90-acre co...

Making the dream of higher education a reality in New Castle County

New Castle County Scholarship makes higher education affordable for nearly three dozen local students

New Castle, DE – College tuition costs have more than doubled over the past twenty years, creating significant and growing barriers to post-seco...

County Executive Voices Support for Clean Water for Delaware Act

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer today voiced support for The Clean Water for Delaware Act (House Bill 200) which provides a funding source for much-needed projects that clean contaminated water in Delaware’s strea...

County launches Clean Stream Champion environmental photo scavenger hunt

Post eco-friendly photos with #CleanStreamChampion hashtag through June 14^thLearn more at http://cleanstreamchampion.newcastlede.gov

New Castle, DE – This week New Castle County launched its inaugural Clean Stream Champion photo scavenger hunt, of...

Meyer commends County Council for passing Fiscal Year 2020 budget

Wilmington, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer applauded County Council for passing the Fiscal Year 2020 New Castle County operating and capital budgets tonight.

"Thanks to the support of County Council we will build on prog...

New Castle County receives triple-A credit rating

New Castle, DE – The nation’s three major rating agencies last week awarded New Castle County their highest triple-A credit rating as they affirmed a stable outlook on the county’s economic health and applauded the Meyer Admi...

Carousel Park farmers market opens Friday, May 3

Purchase locally-sourced produce, meat, prepared food and more at five locations across New Castle CountyGet details for each market location at www.newcastlede.gov/farmersmarkets.

New Castle, DE – New Castle County’s Carousel Park farm...

New Castle County’s “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival” returns to Rockwood Park on Saturday, June 29

Vendor opportunities available by calling 302-395-5624 or email [email protected]

Get updated event details at www.newcastlede.gov/specialevents

Wilmington, DE – Mark your calendar for the 2019 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Roc...

Community celebrates grand opening of Edgemoor Gardens Park

Weekend ribbon cutting inaugurates 248^th park in New Castle County park systemWatch video highlights at https://youtu.be/1z1xe9OGJ34 

Wilmington, DE – On Saturday, April 27 County Executive Matt Meyer, County Council President Karen Hart...

Redesigned Carousel Park equestrian course to be celebrated with May 4 ribbon cutting

Riding clinics to be offered throughout the day; all community members invited to join the festivities

New Castle, DE – On Saturday, May 4, members of the equestrian community and the general public are invited to participate in the off...

New Castle County secures flood insurance discount for local property owners

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that New Castle County has secured a 20% discount to help offset rising flood insurance rates for property owners who purchase coverage through the National Flood Insurance Pr...

New Castle County celebrates historic success in transforming vacant spaces to livable places

Meyer Administration initiative reduces number of vacant properties by 30%, collects over $1 million in delinquent taxes and fees

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that New Castle County&...

April 8 public meeting will update residents on new Middletown Library, welcome design feedback

Middletown, DE – On Monday, April 8 from 6 – 8 pm New Castle County will host a public meeting in Middletown to update the community on plans to build a new County Library downtown to serve the MOT area and to gather input abo...

Meyer proposes balanced budget that sustains fiscal responsibility and invests in core services

Wilmington, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer presented a Fiscal Year 2020 budget tonight that sustains his administration’s record of financial responsibility while investing in core services that save lives and drive quality of lif...

Help protect the environment by making the “Great Schools Clean Streams” pledge

Sign the pledge online at greatschoolscleanstreams.org and win money for your school

New Castle, DE – New Castle County’s 2019 Great Schools, Clean Streams campaign is underway! The annual pledge drive raises awareness of the environmen...

County Executive launches scholarship to support college affordability

Apply online through April 12 at www.newcastlede.gov/scholarship

Newark, DE – Today County Executive Matt Meyer joined school leaders, educational advocates and students at Newark High School to launch a scholarship program to support college aff...

New Castle County launches 2020 Census by urging all residents to “Commit 2B Counted”

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer, federal and local officials and community members kicked off the 2020 Census in New Castle County today at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center with Delaware’s first Census Job Fair an...

New Castle County collects $16 million in delinquent taxes and fees

Meyer Administration achieves 99.45% collections rate for 2017 and 2018 county property taxes

New Castle, DE – New Castle County has secured record payments of delinquent property taxes and sewer fees, driving a histor...

New Castle County celebrates great women in history

Women’s History Month kicks off with program on March 3^rd that highlights the impact of women through the arts

Visit www.newcastlede.gov for info on more than a dozen events throughout March at county libraries

New Castle, DE –...

New Castle County sewer bill deadline approaching

Residents can avoid penalty charges by making payment through February 28

New Castle, DE – New Castle County reminds residents that the deadline for paying 2019 sewer service bills is this Thursday, February 28. Annual sewer service bill...

Weather Alert: County offices, libraries & activity centers opening at 10 a.m. on February 11

As wintry weather continues to impact the area this morning, New Castle County offices, libraries and activity centers will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 11.  Non-essential employees should report to work at 10:00 a.m.  Essentia...

New Castle County offers summer employment to 200 area youth

Application information available online now at http://www.nccde.org/syepInterested youth ages 14-20 should attend summer job fairs on March 9 and March 23

New Castle, DE – New Castle County’s summer youth employment program is...

County kicks off Black History Month with American Sound: The Evolution of Black Music

Visit www.newcastlede.gov/specialevents for info on dozens of events that celebrate African American heritage and traditionsWilmington, DE – On Saturday, February 2 at 10:30 a.m., New Castle County kicks off its month-...

County reminds public of dangers of walking onto ice during winter months

New Castle, DE – Following a second incident during the past two weeks when a visitor fell through the ice covering a Carousel Park pond while attempting to rescue a stranded pet, New Castle County officials today reminded members of the public ...

NCCinnovates offers business accelerator program for aspiring local entrepreneurs

Apply online through January 24 at first-founders.com Wilmington, DE – Today, New Castle County announced that it has partnered with a leading local entrepreneur, 1313 Innovation, the Emerging Enterprise Center and area business mentors...

NCCinnovates leverages technology, partnerships to support entrepreneurship and drive job creation

New Castle, DE – New Castle County’s signature jobs and economic development initiative NCCinnovates is helping to drive the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, with demonstrated success during 2018, County Executive Matt Meye...

Libraries’ “Food for Fines” amnesty forgives late fees while helping those who struggle with hunger

County libraries’ “Food for Fines” amnesty through December 16 forgives late fees while helping those who struggle with hunger

New Castle, DE – From December 9 through December 16, New Castle County library patrons w...

County libraries asking kids to submit their own masterpiece for literary and art magazine

New Castle, DE – Calling all young artists and writers! This winter, the New Castle County Newark Free Library and Bear Library will produce the 2019 children’s literary and art magazine PAGES, featuring works created by local kids age...

County Flags to be flown at half-staff for President George H.W. Bush

County Executive Matt Meyer has ordered all county flags to be flown at half-staff at county facilities in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush who passed away on November 30, 2018, joining Delaware and United States flags which a...

County’s Housing Voucher Program to Open Waiting List Lottery from December 3 through December 7

Lottery applications must be submitted online at https://housing.nccde.org

New Castle, DE – In early December, many low-income New Castle County families will have their first opportunity in years to access higher quality affordable hous...

New Castle County and West End Neighborhood House partner to expand career pathways for area youth

One of three communities nationwide to receive a second-year $250,000 Citi Foundation grant to support innovative youth employment programs

Wilmington, DE – Today at Bright Spot Farm in New Castle, West End Neighborhood House, in partnership with...

Meet dozens of local authors and artists at the Art & Book Fair this Saturday in Hockessin

Hockessin, DE – On Saturday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the annual Art & Book Fair returns to the Hockessin Community Recreation Center, located in the Hockessin PAL at 7259 Lancaster Pike. This free event showcases more than 60 loca...

County Action Against Local Landlord Brings Results for Tenants and the Community

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the first successful outcome under a recent executive order regarding problem property owners. That order provides the Chief Financial Officer with authority to take legal a...

Karen Peterson Sworn in as Chair of Planning Board

New Castle, DE – Longtime State Senator and former New Castle County Council President Karen Peterson was sworn in today by County Executive Matt Meyer as Chair of the New Castle County Planning Board. Peterson was nominated by Meyer to fill the...

New County Library to be Constructed in Middletown

Meyer makes good on long-standing county commitment to increase services in Southern New Castle County

Middletown, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer, state and county library officials, legislators, municipal leaders and local residents gathere...

Flags lowered at county facilities October 29 – October 31

County Executive Matt Meyer ordered county flags to be lowered to half-staff from October 29 through October 31 to honor the victims of Saturday’s attack on worshippers at a Pittsburgh Synagogue.“This unspeakable hate-filled act of vio...

Childhood imagination comes to life at the 6th Annual Faerie Festival this Sunday at Rockwood Park

Wilmington, DE – This Sunday, September 16 from noon to 4 p.m., New Castle County’s Rockwood Park welcomes faeries, pirates, gnomes, princesses, super heroes, knights, trolls and kids of all ages for the 6^th Annual Faerie Fest...

Flags lowered at county facilities September 11

In commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, county, state and nationals flags are being flown at half-staff today, which has been designated as “Patriot Day”.

New Castle County launches NCCinnovates to support entrepreneurship and drive job creation

Wilmington, DE – On Thursday, County Executive Matt Meyer, entrepreneurs, economic development officials and business development professionals visited The Mill coworking space in Wilmington to mark the launch of NCCinnovates, the most ...

Flags lowered at county facilities August 27 – September 2

State and County flags at New Castle County government facilities are flying at half-staff from August 27 through September 2 to honor the memory and service of United States Senator John McCain, who passed away on August 25.

Tuesday: County Executive to facilitate videoconference between area youth and Chinese students

Newark, DE – Tomorrow morning, August 7, at 8:30 a.m., County Executive Matt Meyer will facilitate a video conference call between Christina School District elementary school students and students at an after-school English learning center in Be...

County Executive selected to lead delegation of rising star American officials to China

New Castle, DE – The China-US Exchange Foundation (CUSEF) announced that they selected County Executive Matt Meyer to lead a delegation of rising star elected American officials to China. Meyer will spend two weeks in Beijing, Shanghai and Guang...

County puts irresponsible property owners on notice

Claymont, DE – Today, New Castle County announced new action against a local landlord whose 34 properties have racked up nearly two thousand county code enforcement inspections and hundreds of public safety calls, while accruing $415,000 in unpa...

Flags lowered at county facilities July 19 - 20

State and County flags at New Castle County government facilities are flying at half-staff on July 19 and 20 to mark the passing of former Delaware Representative Katharine Jester. Representative Jester served the residents of the Middletown area and was ...

Construction underway at latest New Castle County Park

Community, county and state collaborate to create recreational hub for underserved communityEdgemoor Gardens, DE – Today, County Executive Matthew Meyer, County Councilman John Cartier, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, members of the General Ass...

New Castle County launches NCC Innovates by awarding grant to local start-up

Wilmington, DE – Today, at the 2018 Delaware Entrepreneurial Summit, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer presented local start-up D150 Fueling with the county’s Entrepreneurial Sponsorship Award. The award is the inaugural program o...

Embrace summer learning and have fun on Thursday, July 12 at Woodlawn Library

Wilmington, DE – This Thursday, July 12, kids of all ages and their families are invited to embrace summer learning with fun activities from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Castle County’s Woodlawn Library, located at 2020 West Ninth Street in Wilmington. ...

New Castle County homeownership milestones celebrated

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County leaders, state and federal officials, housing counselors and homeowners marked National Homeownership Month by celebrating historic milestones in New Castle County-administered homeownership programs. Du...

County Executive Statement on Passage of Fiscal Year 2019 Revenue Ordinance

Wilmington, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer issued the following statement following tonight’s County Council vote to pass the annual revenue ordinance of New Castle County for Fiscal Year 2019:“I thank County Council for th...

Chief Financial Officer to depart county government

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Brian Maxwell, who will leave county government in early June to pursue a new professional opportunity. The Chief Financial Officer...

County Executive statement following County Council budget votes

Wilmington, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer issued the following statement after this evening’s meeting of the New Castle County Council:“For five years, county government has spent more money than it has taken in a...

New Castle County marks Public Works Week with launch of new department name

New Castle, DE – New Castle County government today marked National Public Works Week by announcing a new name for a long-established county department. Formerly known as the Department of Special Services, the new Department of Public ...

County Executive statement following visit with New Castle area veteran and his family

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer issued the following statement after a visit this morning with a New Castle area veteran and his family:

“Last fall the New Castle Prevention Coalition and Home Depot Foundation join...

New Castle County takes new action to collect unpaid taxes and fees

Partners with school districts to share costs

Property owners can view payment status online at http://nccde.org/parcelsearch.

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced a first-ever partnership with school districts t...

15,000 sign the Great Schools Clean Streams pledge to keep New Castle County’s environment clean

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the winners of this year’s Great Schools Clean Streams environmental education campaign, which last month enlisted area residents to raise awareness of the environ...

New Castle County reminds residents that building codes save lives

Marks Building Safety Month with informational programs throughout May

New Castle, DE – New Castle County is recognizing Building Safety Month this May. Activities include online resources, events, and educational initiatives to raise aw...

Celebrate Earth Month by participating in parkland cleanup events and guided treks in county parks

Wilmington, DE – New Castle County is recognizing Earth Month by collaborating with local non-profits to offer a variety of opportunities for residents to get outdoors to and enjoy the scenic beauty of the natural environment while cont...

New Castle County exploring new action to combat opioid crisis

Considers litigation against pharmaceutical companies who bear responsibility for the addiction epidemicNew Castle, DE – New Castle County has hired a leading law firm to help it explore legal action against the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the...

Christiana Care and New Castle County Announce Innovative Partnership to Combat Opioid Overdoses

View video of today’s announcement at Christiana Hospital at https://youtu.be/59IceY8zqRk

Community Substance Overdose Support (SOS) Program will visit survivors in their homes after an overdose and offer assistance, counseling and referrals to d...

New Castle County launches smartphone app to improve sudden cardiac arrest survival

Enlists citizen responders in effort to build on historic lifesaving milestone reached in 2017

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer and Emergency Medical Services Chief Lawrence E. Tan today announced the launch of a sm...

New Castle County offers expanded summer employment program to area youth

Interested youth ages 14-20 can attend summer job fairs on March 24 and March 28

Learn more and watch NCCTV video featuring 2017 participants at http://www.nccde.org/syep 

New Castle, DE – New Castle County’s ...

Residents invited to community town halls and budget updates this spring

Follow release of proposed Fiscal Year 2019 county budget on March 27

New Castle, DE – On Tuesday, March 27 at 5:30 pm, County Executive Matt Meyer presents his administration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2019 budget plan to members of New Ca...

Meyer proposes balanced budget plan that restores fiscal responsibility to county government

Balances expenses with revenues for first time in six years; stabilizes the county’s cash reserves

Watch livestream of budget address at www.facebook.com/nccde/videos

Wilmington, DE – Tonight, County Executive Matthew Meyer pres...

PulsePoint prompts first citizen response to cardiac arrest incident

More than 1,000 residents have registered to provide CPR through smartphone app

Download the PulsePoint app by visiting www.pulsepoint.org/download

New Castle County, DE – For the first time, New Castle County’s lifesaving Puls...

New Castle County expands property tax relief for disabled servicemembers and veterans

Hockessin, DE – Today, at VFW Post 5892 in Hockessin, County Executive Matt Meyer signed legislation into law that expands county property tax relief for disabled veterans and servicemembers. Introduced by County Council member Janet Kilpatrick,...

Tonight: New Castle County and Colonial School District celebrate learning at Route 9 Library

Literacy and STEM education event for Colonial students and families from 6 – 8:30 p.m. 

New Castle, DE – Tonight from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. New Castle County and Colonial School District team up to celebrate lear...

Take the pledge to keep New Castle County’s environment clean

Sign the “Great Schools Clean Streams” pledge at greatschoolscleanstreams.org today

New Castle, DE – This week, New Castle County kicked off its annual Great Schools, Clean Streams campaign, which raises awareness of the dange...

Community Town Halls and budget updates continue across New Castle County

Full schedule posted at www.nccde.org

Visit http://mybill.nccde.org to view impact of proposed budget on individual property tax bills

New Castle, DE – Community Town Halls and county budget updates continue across New Castle County on Wednesday, ...

New Castle County, Charter School of New Castle and YMCA of Delaware launch innovative partnership

Largest ever $2million federal grant to fund summer and afterschool programming for 150 youthin high needs community

New Castle, DE – Joined by students, community advocates, U.S. Senators Thomas Carper and Chris Coons and state...

County Executive announces departure of Chief Administrative Officer

New Castle, DE – Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that Chief Administrative Officer Kathy Jennings has ended her tenure in county government to pursue a new professional opportunity. Appointed by the County Executive, the ...

County proud to partner with state to connect residents to services through local libraries

Social workers to offer application and referral to wide range of social services at three county libraries each week beginning January 9

New Castle, DE – New Castle County is proud to support a new state initiative that offers application and re...

New Castle County accepts pre-payment of property taxes

County responds to resident questions following enactment of federal tax reform legislation

New Castle, DE – Following last week’s enactment of federal tax reform legislation, residents have asked whether New Castle County accepts pre-...

County libraries annual “Food for Fines” collecting food, forgiving late fees through December 16

1,100 library card holders took advantage of last year’s amnesty, saved $5,700 in fines

New Castle, DE – New Castle County libraries are forgiving library fines up to $25 while collecting food for the needy during its third annual &...

New Castle County prepared for wintry weather this weekend

Delayed openings of county facilities to be posted on Facebook and county websiteNew Castle, DE – With forecasters calling for the season’s first snowfall across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region Saturday, New Castle County reminds ...

Open enrollment extended for county retiree Medicare Supplement plan

New Castle, DE – New Castle County has extended its open enrollment period for eligible county government retirees to enroll in its Medicare supplement insurance program. During the county’s annual open enrollment period county staff h...

Discover fresh adventures and support local authors and artists at the Hockessin Art & Book Fair

Hockessin, Del. – Mark your calendar for the annual Hockessin Art & Book Fair on Saturday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hockessin Community Recreation Center, located in the Hockessin PAL at 7259 Lancaster Pike. This free event s...

Volunteers sought for Talley Day Bark Park cleanup on November 6

Sign up to participate by contacting 302-395-8362 or [email protected]

New Castle, DE – New Castle County seeks volunteers for a Talley Day Bark Park cleanup, set for Monday, November 6 beginning at 10 a.m. Talley Day Bark Park is located at 1308...

Partnership set to expand employment services and training for at-risk youth

West End Neighborhood House and New Castle County Receive $250,000 grant from Citi Foundation;

Delaware one of 15 communities that receive $4 million to support youth employment programs nationwide

Wilmington, DE (October 24, 2017) – To...

Landowners can appeal or comment on updated flood risk maps through November 12

New Castle, DE – New Castle County reminds landowners that November 12 is the deadline to appeal or comment on updated federal flood risk maps that are set to take effect next year. Appeals and comments may be submitted in writing with supportin...

County Executive Matt Meyer Selected as One of Nation’s Top Pro-Growth Progressive Leaders

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer today was named a pro-growth progressive leader by the NewDEAL, a national network of rising state and local elected leaders working to expand opportunity for all Americans in the changing economy. To...

Saturday: Public invited to celebrate the new Route 9 Library and Innovation Center

Grand Opening Program starts at 8:45 a.m.Activities and performances 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.New Castle, DE – On Saturday, October 14, New Castle County will celebrate the opening of the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center with a day-long...

Residents invited to October 18 panel discussion on traffic impact and development

New Castle, DE – New Castle County government invites members of the public to attend a panel discussion on traffic impact requirements for land development hosted by the Department of Land Use on Wednesday, October 18. The event will be held fr...

County Parks Task Force seeks residents’ input during October 16 meeting

Meeting to be streamed live at www.facebook.com/nccde

New Castle – The New Castle County Parks Task Force, which is helping to guide new county investments in parks and open space, invites members of the public to participate in its next meeting,...

Grab your tent and Sleep Under the Stars October 21 at Carousel Park

Wilmington, DE – The biggest family camping event in New Castle County is back for 2017 with spooktacular Halloween fun for the whole family! On Saturday, October 21, New Castle County’s Carousel Park & Equestrian Center, ...

New Castle County provides new support to first responders in the fight against overdose deaths

Wilmington, DE – Every day in 2016 an average of four doses of Narcan were administered across New Castle County by first responders to individuals at risk of death from opioid and narcotic overdoses. Yesterday, the County Executive and every me...

New Castle County offers support to pedestrian bridge project in Newark

Newark, DE – Tonight County Executive Matt Meyer and members of New Castle County Council released the following statement after Newark City Council voted to approve a pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting two parks in the Newark area. The Ci...

County flags lowered in memory of Lt. Joseph Szczerba

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer has ordered New Castle County flags to be flown at half-staff today, September 15 through Sunday, September 17 in honor of New Castle County Police Lt. Joseph Szczerba, who was killed in the line of d...

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

Wilmington, DE – Kids of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy games, stories, enchanted crafts, costume parades, and children's museum tours at the 5^th Annual New Castle County Faerie Festival, this Sunday, September 17. The...

County Executive Matthew Meyer condemns hateful graffiti in County park

New Castle, DE – Yesterday, a family visiting Castle Hills Park discovered racist graffiti painted on children’s playground equipment. They made a report to New Castle County Police and an investigation was immediately opened. Police c...

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

New Castle, DE – This Saturday, August 26, from 11 am - 4 pm New Castle County presents the second annual Anime Day at the Art Studio, Located in the Absalom Jones Community Center at 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington. Anime Day at the Art Studio is...

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

Register now to attend free sessions on August 26 in Hockessin and September 9 in New Castle New Castle, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced that New Castle County is partnering with the Beau Biden Foundation to offer its flagship...

New Castle County Parks Task Force gets to work

August 23 meeting to be livestreamed on county’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/nccde

New Castle – The New Castle County Parks Task Force will meet on Wednesday, August 23 and members of the public are invited to attend the meeting or w...

Public invited to explore careers in emergency communications

New Castle County to host recruitment information sessions August 28 and 29 

New Castle – Are you interested in a career in emergency communications? Learn about the work of emergency telecommunicators and how their work in a dynamic and...

WOW! What is going on with the sun?

New Castle County helps residents experience a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse

New Castle, DE – A once-in-a-lifetime event will take place on Monday, August 21 when portions of North America experience a total eclipse of the sun.  Delaw...

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

Glasgow – New Castle County today announced that the annual Dancing in the Park and Food Truck Festival set for Saturday, July 29 is cancelled. It will not be rescheduled.

Forecasters are calling for significant amounts of rainfall in the area th...

County Executive Matthew Meyer Announces New Parks Strategy

Middletown, DE – Speaking at the Appoquinimink Library Wednesday afternoon, New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer announced the County’s commitment to create new parks in Southern New Castle County, Red Lion, and Edgemoor. County E...

County Executive Matthew Meyer takes historic step to increase government transparency

County Executive Matthew Meyer takes historic step to increase government transparency

Wilmington, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer today unveiled New Castle County’s Open Checkbook (http://checkbook.nccde.org), the most com...

Monday: New Castle County Executive to launch government transparency site

Wilmington, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer will join Delaware Coalition For Open Government Board members and government transparency and open data advocates to launch an interactive transparency website, the most comprehensive o...

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

Claymont, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer, County Councilman John Cartier, county government housing staff and housing advocates visited Claymont’s Darley Green on Monday to mark the 75^th purchase of a home through New C...

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

Residents can schedule individual meetings with the County Executive by contacting [email protected]

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer will hold “County in Your Community” work days in Claymont on July 13 and B...

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

Learn more and register by visiting www.nccdesports.com or call 302-395-5890

New Castle, DE – Young football fans in grades 3-8 will enjoy the fun and excitement of America’s favorite sport this fall as New Castle County brings NFL Flag...

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

Residents can schedule individual meetings with the County Executive by contacting [email protected]New Castle, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer continues his “County in Your Community” work days with a visit to Newark o...

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

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

Hockessin, DE – On Wednesday, June 7, from 9 am to 1 pm, New Castle County hosts the 68^th Annual Platinum Picnic, an event exclusively for residents 55 years of age and ...

County Executive Matthew Meyer signs Fiscal 2018 Budget

Wilmington, DE – With County Executive Matthew Meyer’s signature, the Fiscal Year 2018 New Castle County budget was enacted Friday afternoon. The $320 million operating and capital budget reduces the general fund capital budge...

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

Annual Summer Reading Challenge kicks off with a June 3 celebration at Brandywine Hundred Library

New Castle, DE – Children, teens, and adults are invited to “Build a Better World”, the theme of the New Castle County ...

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

New Castle, DE – This evening, County Executive Matthew Meyer issued the following statement after County Council voted to adopt the County’s Fiscal 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets:On passing the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating ...

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

Residents can upload photos through www.nccde.org/photos

New Castle – As New Castle County continues its work to redesign the county’s flagship website and embraces new ways to communicate with members of the public about county program...

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

New Castle – On May 23, New Castle County is hosting an open house with Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to answer questions from r...

New Castle County takes new action to tackle neighborhood blight

New Castle County takes new action to tackle neighborhood blight

Dunleith – Yesterday, in the neighborhood of historic Dunleith along the Route 9 corridor, County Executive Matthew Meyer was joined by nearly 100 state and local legislators, housi...

New Castle County to announce new steps to tackle neighborhood blight

County Executive to sign vacant property ordinance and be joined by legislators and advocates to unveil new agenda to strengthen communities

On Tuesday, May 16, County Executive Matthew Meyer will be joined by county and state legislators, housing advocate...

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

Residents can schedule individual meetings with the County Executive by sending e-mail to [email protected]

New Castle, DE – In an effort to improve transparency and accessibility in government, County Executive Matthew Meyer is continuing his ...

New Castle County farmers markets set to open this week

5 convenient locations support healthy communities, promote local small businesses

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced the opening of New Castle County-sponsored farmers markets for the 2017 season. Each farmers market...

New Castle County awarded the highest rating by credit rating agencies

Wilmington, DE – New Castle County earned a triple-A credit rating this week from all three major rating agencies who affirmed a stable outlook on the county’s economic health and applauded the Meyer Administration’s financia...

Councilman Tackett introduces legislation to reduce vacant property blight

Wilmington, DE – Tuesday evening New Castle County Councilman David L. Tackett, with the strong support of County Executive Matthew Meyer, introduced legislation that would give County government new authority to tackle vacant and aband...

New Castle County launches early childhood reading initiative

Wilmington, DE – On Thursday, April 20th County Executive Matthew Meyer visited a New Castle County Library Kirkwood branch Story Time session to announce the launch of the New Castle County Library System’s latest early childhood read...

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

Winners of annual environmental education campaign announced

Wilmington, DE – Today New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer and County Council member Robert Weiner marked Earth Day by reviewing ongoing work to create a wetland habitat at the Co...

County Executive Announces “County in Your Community” Work Days

Starting April 25 in Wilmington, county leaders will work from locations throughout New Castle County, meet with community members

New Castle, DE – As part of his administration’s effort to increase transparency, responsiveness...

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

Will offer lecture on her acclaimed debut novel The Twelve Tribes of Hattie

New Castle, DE – On Wednesday evening, April 26 members of the public are invited to attend An Evening with Ayana Mathis, a lecture and book signing with the bestselling ...

County Executive Meyer to host second Delaware Facebook Live Town Hall

Seeks feedback from the public about county spending priorities and the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget

New Castle, DE – On Thursday, March 30 at 7 pm County Executive Matthew Meyer will host a Facebook Live video town hall to engage wi...

New Castle County Launches Environmental Education Contest for Schools

Annual “Great Schools Clean Streams” campaign runs through April 20New Castle, DE – New Castle County announces the launch of its annual “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign which enlists school communi...

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

Proposes Fiscal Year 2018 budget that invests in innovative public safety, libraries and other critical infrastructure and makes spending cuts without reducing public services

Click here to review the County Executive’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Presentation...

Meyer Names Vaughn Bond Chief of Police

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today nominated Lieutenant Colonel Vaughn M. Bond, Jr., a 25-year veteran of the New Castle County Police, to lead the organization permanently. Bond has served as Acting Chief ...

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

New Castle, DE – During Delaware’s first-ever Facebook Live Town Hall this afternoon, New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer announced that the County will save $2.5 million to preserve New Castle County farmland through a ...

Meyer Seeks Resident Input to Improve County Website

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced that New Castle County will redesign its flagship website (www.nccde.org) in an effort to increase transparency and efficiency and improve information sharing with residents, employe...

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

New Castle, DE – New Castle County reminds residents that it will hold its Summer Youth Employment Processing Event tomorrow, Saturday, March 18, at the Garfield Park Community Recreation Center for youth ages 14-20 who are interested in particip...

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

New Castle, DE – Tomorrow, Thursday, March 9 at 4 p.m., County Executive Matthew Meyer will host a first-ever Delaware Facebook Live video town hall on the New Castle County Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nccde). Members of the public ...

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

New Castle, DE – This Friday and Saturday, New Castle County will present 1,000 prom dresses to area high school students free of charge through its inaugural ‘Prom’iere’ giveaway. Over the winter months, c...

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

New Castle, DE – New Castle County reminds residents that the deadline for paying 2017 sewer service bills is Tuesday, February, 28. Bills were originally sent to customers through postal mail last month. Customers who have questions, have mispl...

Meyer Announces First Steps to Balance New Castle County Budget

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced spending reductions that are a first step to addressing a budget deficit that is projected to increase in the years ahead. After the November election, Meyer and...

New Castle County’s Sewer Bill Deadline Approaching

New Castle, DE – New Castle County reminds residents that the deadline for paying 2017 sewer service bills is Tuesday, February, 28. Bills were originally sent to customers through postal mail last month.  Customers who have questions, ...

Overhaul of the Wilmington Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is Announced

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer and Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki today announced new leadership for the Board of Commissioners of the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA). The leaders of the city and county governments said it is time to take th...

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

New Castle, DE – New Castle County will kick off its month-long celebration of Black History Month with a special community event Saturday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Walnut Street YMCA, at 1000 North Walnut Street in Wilmington. A Salute t...

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

New Castle, DE – Joined by members of County Council, community advocates, and the County’s professional land use staff, New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today signed three ordinances into law that provide guiding design princ...

Carousel Park equestrian facilities reopened to the public

New Castle, DE – New Castle County today announced the re-opening of public access to the Carousel Park equestrian facilities. In early December, after a flu-like illness began circulating among horses in the Park’s stables, staff inst...

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

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer issued the following statement following today’s release of the Governor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2018 State budget:

“The State faces unique fiscal challeng...

County Executive Meyer Names Five to Leadership Positions

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced his selections to fill five leadership positions in his administration. Meyer intends to nominate Michael Hojnicki as General Manager of the Department of Administrative ...

‘Food for Fines’ now forgiving library fees

New Castle County Libraries today began forgiving library fines up to $25 and collecting food for the needy in the second annual “Food for Fines” week.

Overdue fine forgiveness is offered as a holiday gift – Dec. 12 through 18 only – to anyone who presents...

County offices to close for New Year's holiday

New Castle County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year's holiday.

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and his staff wish all residents a Happy New Year and all the best in 2017.

Setting to retire as police chief after stellar career

After 28 years with the New Castle County Police including service on the beloved Mounted Patrol Unit, Col. E.M. Setting has announced his plans to retire as police chief effective January 3.

“He has performed brilliantly in service to our commun...

Holiday event canceled at Carousel Park

New Castle County on Monday announced the cancellation of the annual “Santa and His Pony” event, planned for Saturday at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center in Pike Creek.

“We deeply regret having to cancel this popular holi...

County seeks projects for MLK Day of Service

New Castle County is recruiting individuals and groups of all kinds to create community service projects for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16.

“We encourage groups from large nonprofits and workplace volunteers to f...

County honors first officer lost in line of duty

New Castle County today honors and remembers the late Cpl. Paul J. Sweeney III and his ultimate sacrifice on duty decades ago.

“In a tragic loss on this date in 1972, Cpl. Sweeney became our first New Castle County police officer killed in the li...

Holiday Traditions start Friday with free family fun

New Castle County again will host a series of celebrations – starting this Friday, December 2 -- that have become known as its “Holiday Traditions,” County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Monday.

The free events, which dr...

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

New Castle County will forgive library fines up to $25 and collect food for the needy during the second annual “Food for Fines” week, county officials announced Wednesday.

Overdue fine forgiveness is offered as a holiday gift &ndash...

Awards honor New Castle County sports programs

New Castle County sports programs have won two prestigious awards, officials announced Tuesday.

One honors the work of the Division of Community Resources in the county’s Department of Community Services and the second honors the same division in...

Donations sought for prom gown giveaway

Last year’s dress that doesn’t fit -- or one worn to this year’s holiday party -- could let a needy girl go to her prom when spring arrives.
That’s the message from a new dress-donation project called ‘Prom’iere, organized by the New Castle County Depart...Read on...

News Journal features new watch training for vets at county site

The News Journal featured this story on the front page on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, the day New Castle County hosted the dedication of a building it is leasing to the nonprofit Veterans Watchmaker Initiative to teach veterans the in-demand skill of watchmakin...

Exciting new book picked for New Castle County Reads

A New York Times Bestseller, “The Twelve Tribes of Hattie,” will be the 2017 selection for New Castle County Reads, a community reading experience that culminates in an evening with the author, county officials announced Friday.
“New Castle County Reads ...Read on...

Writing, photos, art sought for statewide teen magazine

New Castle County Libraries announced Thursday that they are accepting submissions for the annual statewide teen literary magazine published by the county.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for young writers, poets, artists and photographers to have their...Read on...

Wellness Fair & Holiday Craft Sale set for Friday

Kick off the holiday season this Friday with a perfect shopping opportunity for one-of-a-kind presents and the gift of wellness for yourself.
The third annual Wellness Fair & Holiday Craft Sale -- with free admission -- runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday...Read on...

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

New Castle County will help dedicate the country’s first site of the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative, modeled after a post-World War II program to train veterans, especially those with disabilities, in the profession of watch repair, County Executive Thoma...Read on...

Donations sought for Thanksgiving Dinner Drive

New Castle County is encouraging residents to support AFSCME Local Union 459’s Needy Family Fund by donating food at county libraries and offices for its annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive.
“We are proud to support Local 459’s generous effort and thank the...Read on...

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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded New Castle County a $250,000 grant to grow its farmers’ markets, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Tuesday.
“This grant is a great win-win-win opportunity because the federal funds will be used to ...Read on...

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

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon will host the dedication of “H!GH 5 PARK,” the state’s first playground designed for children on the autism spectrum, at 4 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 27.
Research and planning for the park – to open officially t...Read on...

‘Ghost Hunters’ TV show to star Rockwood Museum

New Castle County’s Rockwood Museum mansion will star next week on national cable television, in a ghostly way just in time for Halloween.
The final episode of SyFy Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” show – airing at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 – is about the coun...Read on...

County to host free, public training in use of Narcan

New Castle County next week will host free public training in the lifesaving use of Narcan, which reverses overdoses of heroin and other opioid drugs.
Narcan training will follow a presentation of the Heroin Alert Program in a session from 6:30 to 8:30 p...Read on...

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

Moody’s Investors Service again has given New Castle County its top fiscal rating, noting its “very healthy financial position” and “extremely small debt liability.”
The financial-rating service says the county is among the nation's best.“This new annu...Read on...

County adds options before Sept. 30 tax deadline

New Castle County tax payments will be accepted tomorrow in Middletown.
That is just one of the options created to help residents avoid late fees, county officials say.“Beyond not raising taxes over the 12 years of my administration,” County Executive ...Read on...

International delegation to visit for port expansion talks

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon is pleased to announce that an official Chinese government delegation and a group of businessmen are scheduled to visit New Castle County in late September to review the multitude of port development and related maritime...Read on...

New county program to help buyers get vacant homes

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon has announced a new program to help people buy homes that now sit vacant.
The program called “Remediating Vacancies, Making Progress” or “REVAMP” was introduced at an Aug. 31 news conference at Chelsea Manor Park at the ...Read on...

Library newsletter announces prom gown project

A new issue of PAGES, the newsletter for friends of the New Castle County Libraries, is hitting the branches over the Labor Day holiday weekend with early news of a new project.
The fall newsletter announces a first-time project called ‘Prom’iere, with c...Read on...

County adds payment options as tax deadline nears

As the Sept. 30 deadline nears for New Castle County property taxes and State of Delaware school taxes, county officials have announced payment and information options for residents’ convenience.
The options aim to help residents make timely payments to ...Read on...

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

New Castle County Police Capt. Angel De Jesus Zamora was the guest of honor Tuesday at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center in Pike Creek.
The 5-year-old – accompanied by his parents, Jose and Sandra Zamora, and 11-year-old sister Anita – had dreamed of...Read on...

Historical marker cites former prison farm at park site

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon on Monday hosted the dedication of a state historical marker at the county’s Delcastle Golf Course, recognizing the site’s past as the Delcastle Prison Farm.
Guests at the 1 p.m. ceremony at the site along Mc...Read on...

New Anime Day debuts Saturday with free, family fun

New Castle County will host its first Anime Day this Saturday, with a day of family fun at The Art Studio near Newport.
“With the growing popularity of anime and manga, it’s a great opportunity for fans and newcomers to enjoy these unique arts, free and ...Read on...

Heat gives late start to Family Fun Day at Carousel Park

The time of Family Fun Day event at Carousel Park has been changed to 5-9 p.m. Saturday due to excessive heat warnings issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J.

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon will now give welcoming remarks f...Read on...

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

A dozen children were stung by wasps during a picnic trip of about 200 New Castle County summer camp children to Rockwood Park & Museum Wednesday morning.

Camp counselors immediately called 911 and New Castle County Police, paramedics and local fir...Read on...

Storm risk cancels Dancing in Park & Food Truck Fest

New Castle County's Dancing in the Park & Food Truck Festival was canceled Saturday, due to the safety hazard of thunderstorms and lightning churning through the region.

The event, which last year drew more than 10,000 people to Glasgow Park at Del...Read on...

"Setting the record straight on Port Penn plan"

DELAWARE VOICE
JACK SCHREPPLER

[Published in The Sunday News Journal, July 24, 2016]

Critics and political opponents of County Executive Tom Gordon have accused his administration of playing favorites in proposing to purchase the development rights...Read on...

Child authors to sign books at Monday gala & giveaway

Some of Delaware’s youngest authors, just 5 to 13 years old, on Monday will autograph their first books at a gala event with a real red carpet and book giveaway just for children, hosted by New Castle County.
“We’re very proud of our Young Writers Worksh...Read on...

Five officers, two horses to graduate to Mounted Patrol

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon invites the public to a ceremony Thursday where five officers and two horses will graduate from training to join the New Castle County Police Mounted Patrol Unit.
The ceremony, free and open to the public, is at 1 p.m. ...Read on...

Clerk of the Peace Ken Boulden wins national honor

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Tuesday that longtime County Clerk of the Peace Ken Boulden has received a top honor in his profession, presented recently at an international conference.
Boulden won the Best Practices Leadership Aw...Read on...

Route 9 Library/Innovation Center concrete work starts

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and County Councilman Jea Street are pleased
to announce that the Route 9 Library/Innovation Center construction site is on target for crews to begin pouring concrete slabs this month.

“This is exciting because it me...Read on...

‘Twin Poets’ to teach free poetry workshops for kids

Young people ages 12-17 are invited to join free poetry workshops led by Delaware’s Poets Laureate Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Al Mills of Wilmington, and share their finished poems at a public event.
“We are beyond pleased for our New Castle County librarie...Read on...

Hy-Point Dairy creates ‘Best Sundae on Sunday’

Hy-Point Dairy Farms won first place in the third “Best Sundae on Sunday” competition at the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park with its Rockwood Rocko Chocko Taco Sundae.

Six dairies and creators of ice cream treats participated in ...Read on...

Victorians & Spiritualism Exhibit open at Rockwood Museum throughout the summer

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon invites New Castle County residents and visitors alike to the fascinating Victorians & Spiritualism Exhibit being held at Rockwood Park & Museum throughout the summer and into autumn.

“Victorian culture is part...Read on...

Claymont Library debuts display of donated LEGO legacy

A remarkable legacy of LEGO creations will live on in New Castle County’s libraries, thanks to the parents of the creator.
The Eric A. Swayze LEGO Collection – full of elaborate, motorized and moving models – will be introduced to the public with a tour ...Read on...

Ice Cream Festival returns to Rockwood

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon and Barry’s Events invite you to circle June 25 and 26 on your calendar to spend a day at the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park, back this year with new attractions and even more of the region’s b...Read on...

Karen Anderson sworn in to Historic Review Board

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Historic Review Board to local architect Karen E. Anderson, who has been principal of KRN Architecture LLC in Wilmington since 2012.

Gordon said he was excited at the op...Read on...

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

At the urging of Public Safety Director Joseph Bryant Jr. and with the consent of County Executive Thomas P. Gordon, New Castle County is scheduled to rename the Department of Public Safety’s First Floor Conference Room in honor of the first African-Ameri...Read on...

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

High-flying dogs will dive off a dock to splash in a pool as they compete Friday and Saturday at Glasgow Park in the debut “Pets in the Park” event, hosted by New Castle County and Concord Pet Foods & Supplies.
Guests at the free and family-friendly ...Read on...

New ‘HAPPENINGS’ offers county guide to summer fun

Now is the time for New Castle County residents to check out the latest edition of “HAPPENINGS,” the free quarterly guide to activities and events at county parks, recreation centers, libraries and other sites.
“We have a ton of great events and activiti...Read on...

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

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon is pleased to announce that the Young Writers Workshop at Rose Hill Boys & Girls Club will present a copy of its book, "The Story of Dr. Velma", to Velma Scantlebury, M.D., FACS, associate director of the Ki...Read on...

'HERO HELP' program offers addicts help, not arrest

New Castle County and state officials on Friday unveiled “HERO HELP,” a new program that will provide assessment and treatment instead of arrest to eligible drug addicts who voluntarily seek help.
County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and New Castle County P...Read on...

Rose Hill Young Writers Workshop wins national honors for book

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Thursday that the Young Writers
Workshop at the Rose Hill Boys & Girls Club's book, "The Story of Dr. Velma," won honorable mention in Scholastic Books’ Kids Are Authors national competition. ...Read on...

Judy Taggart sworn in to Library Advisory Board

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Library Advisory Board to Judith Taggart.

“Judy Taggart’s experience and leadership in both the private and public sector make her a perfect fit for the New Castle Count...Read on...

Rain forecast cancels ‘Sleep Under the Stars’

Citing the soaked ground and forecasts for drenching thunderstorms, New Castle County officials have canceled the popular “Sleep Under the Stars” camp-out set for this Saturday at Rockwood Park.

“We regret having to cancel this popular event and know t...Read on...

Anita Sterling sworn in to Library Advisory Board

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Library Advisory Board to active community member Anita Sterling.

“It’s always great to find people like Anita Sterling who are willing to use their talent and experienc...Read on...

O. Floyd Corbin sworn in to Human Resources Advisory Board

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Human Resources Advisory Board for its newest member, human resources expert O. Floyd Corbin.

Corbin, of Hockessin, is currently director of human resources for Communi...Read on...

Bestselling author visits Wednesday for free, public talk

The public and media are invited to meet bestselling author Daniel James Brown when he gives a free talk Wednesday, April 20, in Wilmington as the highlight of New Castle County Reads 2016.

Brown will talk about “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans an...Read on...

County releases information to media, public

New Castle County today is releasing documents and information after media inquiries following false reports that recently claimed confidential Section 8 housing data was breached and its use concealed.

The media sought this information through Freedom...Read on...

Gordon calls allegations false, politically motivated

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon on Wednesday afternoon released this statement:
First let me address the issue at hand, the rush to judgment by WDEL on the allegation of improper behavior by the county executive and a contract employee for t...Read on...

Gordon to comment on WDEL allegations

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon plans to issue a statement addressing the allegations of impropriety leveled against him today by WDEL, Timothy Mullaney Sr., the county’s chief administrative officer said in a statement Tuesday.
These allega...Read on...

County parks chosen to host softball championship expected to draw thousands

New Castle County has been chosen to host the 2016 Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball Girls’ 16-U “A” Fast-Pitch Eastern National Championships this summer, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Friday. This will be the tournament’s first tim...Read on...

Bestselling author to visit for New Castle County Reads 2016

A bestselling author, who wrote the true tale of America’s unlikely heroes at Olympic Games under the Nazis, will give a free talk as the highlight of New Castle County Reads 2016.

Daniel James Brown – whose “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Th...Read on...

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

Three Delawareans were honored in New Castle County's “Great Women in History” program held March 6 at Rockwood Park, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon on Thursday said.

County Council Members John Cartier and Elisa Diller co-hosted the program held th...Read on...

Celebration at Newark Free Library marks new kids’ magazine

A new children’s magazine will be released Saturday, February 27, at a celebration at the Newark Free Library.

The 2:30-4 p.m. event at the county library branch at 750 Library Ave. is free and open to the public with stories, music, crafts and refresh...Read on...

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

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon would like to congratulate county Communication Specialist robin brown for receiving The Governor’s Heritage Award from Governor Jack Markell Thursday.

Brown was among three people receiving the award, including Richar...Read on...

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

More than 25 countries were represented as the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay and New Castle County celebrated World Thinking Day with a free, public event Sunday, February 21, at the Carriage House at Rockwood Park.

On behalf of County Executive Th...Read on...

Gordon comments on Dow-DuPont headquarters decision

“Today’s announcement is good news for the State of Delaware and for New Castle County,” New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon said Friday afternoon.

He joined Gov. Jack Markell, Delaware’s Congressional delegation and others praising the job-sa...Read on...

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

Governor Jack Markell, New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and other officials thanked Salesianum students for their fundraising efforts on behalf of homeless veterans in Delaware.

During the 2014-15 school year, students at Salesianum raise...Read on...

“Year of the Senior Citizen” Declared

February 11, 2016—New Castle County Register of Wills Ciro Poppiti announced a major policy initiative Thursday: The creation of a think tank focused on seniors and their caregivers.

The think tank will address a number of issues related to the county...Read on...

County reminds residents of approaching sewer bill deadline

County officials issued a reminder Tuesday, February 9 to alert residents to the approaching February 29 deadline to pay 2016 sewer service bills.

By law, balances owed as of March 1 are subject to a 6-percent penalty and 1-percent monthly penalty ther...Read on...

County operating at normal business hours

New Castle County Government is currently operating at normal business hours.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J. has cancelled its winter storm warning. A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday as 3-5 inches of...Read on...

New Castle County Celebrates Black History Month

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and County Council President Rev. Dr. Christopher A. Bullock will dedicate February as Black History Month in New Castle County at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Walnut Street YMCA, 1000 North Walnut Street,...Read on...

Opportunity Fair focuses on Route 9 Innovation Center

A coalition of organizations is hosting an opportunity fair Friday, Jan. 29, not only to accept applications from individuals and subcontractors, but also to provide services to help jobseekers with resume-writing and other pre-employment skills.

Set ...Read on...

New Castle County observes Lincoln's Birthday

New Castle County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 1, in commemoration of Lincoln's Birthday.

Essential personnel, such as police, paramedics, and 911 Call Center operators, will still be on duty.

The New Castle County Government Center will reo...Read on...

County resumes normal operating hours

New Castle County Government has resumed normal business hours.

Please continue to drive with extra caution as DelDOT crews continue to work hard to clear secondary roads.

Be on the lookout particularly for ice forming on roads after nightfall, whe...Read on...

New Castle County Government facilities closed Monday

New Castle County offices and facilities will be closed Monday except for essential personnel, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Sunday evening.

Gordon cited safety concerns, including secondary road conditions following the weekend snowstor...Official press release...

County officials visit Islamic Society of Delaware to foster community policing

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Samuel L. Guy and Police Chief Col. Elmer M. Setting were honored to be the guest speakers Friday at the Islamic Society of Delaware Mosque, where they discussed the importa...Read on...

County Executive Gordon releases Dow-DuPont merger statement

"We've been contacted by the DuPont Co. and hope this will be an equal merger that recognizes the significant and lasting value of one of Delaware's greatest companies," New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon said in a statement Friday mo...Read on...

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

New Castle County is offering amnesty from up to $25 per person in its first-ever “Food for Fines Week,” running Dec. 14-20 at all county library branches.

As a holiday gift, the county will – for this one week only – forgive up to $25 in fees or fines...Read on...

Visit Santa and His Pony this Saturday at Carousel Park

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and Councilman Timothy P. Sheldon invite residents and guests to the third annual “Visit Santa and His Pony” event this Saturday at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center in Pike Creek.

“It’s going to be beautiful weath...Read on...

Glasgow Park Tree Lighting Ceremony and family activities set for Friday

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and Councilman David L. Tackett invite residents and guests to the third annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5-8 p.m. this Friday at Glasgow Park.

While the forecast calls for balmy weather without a hint of snow, Gordon ca...Read on...

Rockwood open house and tree lighting draws 10,000

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon was pleased to host about 10,000 people at the 15th annual Holiday Open House at Rockwood this past weekend.

The host of attendees enjoyed the annual Christmas tree lighting, the plethora of holiday lights o...Read on...

Crime Alert: Thefts from Motor Vehicles, Gray Acres

Newark, Del. -- The New Castle County Police are currently investigating several car break-ins in the community of Gray Acres.

On Tuesday (11/24) at approximately 7:40 a.m., Officers were called to the community of Gray Acres for multiple thefts from v...Read on...

County Executive to Give Budget Address Tuesday Evening

At the invitation of New Castle County Council, County Executive Tom Gordon is scheduled to deliver his Budget Address for the 2015 fiscal year at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Council Chambers of the City/County Building.

During his address, Count...Read on...

Human Resources Announces Job Fair's schedule

New Castle County's Job and Career Fair scheduled for March 26 will include remarks by County Executive Tom Gordon at 3 p.m. and application assistance throughout the five-hour event.

The Job and Career Fair will start at 2 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. It w...Read on...

WILMAPCO Authorizes $620,000 in Grants for NCCo

County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce that $620,000 in grants has been approved by WILMAPCO to aid the New Castle County Department of Land Use in sound transportation planning.

“These grants are welcomed tools that will help us in our ef...Read on...

County’s New Website Now Live

In keeping with his commitment to open government, New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce the unveiling of the County’s new, state-of-the-art website on Wednesday morning.

Upon visiting www.nccde.org, users will find press relea...Read on...

New Castle County to hold Job and Career Fair

County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce the New Castle County Government Job and Career Fair scheduled for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

The Job and Career Fair will be held at Garfield Park PAL & Activity Center, 26 Karly...Read on...

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

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon was pleased to learn of the recent publicity the New Castle County Police Department received for the T.A.P.S. program that helped the NCCPD reduce overall crime in the County by 10.1 percent.

Public Safety Direct...Read on...

County Executive signs Order to raise minimum wage for County Employees

Expressing his support for President Obama’s minimum wage hike initiative, New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon has signed an executive order to raise the minimum wage for County employees to $10.10.

“Income and wealth inequality in the United State...Read on...

New Castle County Government resumes normal operations

NEW CASTLE, Del., March 4, 2014 -- New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon has ordered the County to resume normal operating hours on Tuesday.

County Executive Gordon had decided to close County offices on Monday due to the National Weather Service and...Read on...

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

NEW CASTLE, Del., Feb. 26, 2014 -- New Castle County Paramedics will host the Second Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor’s Reunion Friday in the Department of Public Safety Sweeney Building.

Responders from the community, emergency communications, la...Read on...

Board of Adjustment to go on as scheduled on Thursday

The New Castle County Board of Adjustment scheduled for Thursday will go on as scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 27.

An earlier post about the Board of Adjustment meeting's cancelation referred to an earlier meeting postponed because of one of the recent sn...Read on...

New Castle County Dog Licenses Due March 1

New Castle County reminds dog owners that dog licenses must be purchased by March 1.

State Law requires dogs to be licensed and vaccinated. The requirement applies to all County residents except those who live in the city of Wilmington, which has its o...Read on...

County Executive Gordon issues 2014 Proclamation for African American History Month

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon issued a Proclamation for the 2014 celebration of African American History Month celebrated each year in February.

"I encourage all New Castle County reisdents to join me in celebrating the collective i...Read on...