New trails plan distinguishes between horse, non-horse trails
The City Council June 7 approved a usage plan for which trails in the city should allow horses. The Parks Commission recommended the plan, and the council only made changes to plans for future trails,...
View ArticleResident input wanted for online survey
The first in a series of surveys conducted by the city’s Parks Commission is available online for public input on parks and recreational opportunities in Newcastle at www.surveymonkey.com/ s/KJ329WT....
View ArticleCouncil votes for 1 percent increase in property tax
Typical homeowner faces $11 increase next year Members of the City Council have agreed to cover the city’s $61,000 shortfall between revenue and expenditures for its 2012 budget in part by taking an...
View ArticleCommission seeks submissions for park-naming contest
NEW — 3:05 p.m. Dec. 2011 Members of the public are encouraged to submit ideas to the city’s Parks Commission for a park-naming contest for a park near the Hazelwood Gardens area. The commission will...
View ArticleSubmissions sought for park-naming contest
Newcastle needs your help to name a local park. The Parks Commission will consider entries and ultimately recommend a name for the park on the west side of Newcastle at Southeast 80th Street and 113th...
View ArticleParks commissioners seek feedback on goals
The city of Newcastle is seeking feedback on a plan for the city’s parks, trails, recreation and open space. Parks commissioners are seeking input on goals they have drafted to be included in a portion...
View ArticleCommissions talk future park, recreational development at open house
NEW — 11:05 p.m. May 30, 2012 The Newcastle Parks and Planning commissions will host an open house June 13, to discuss future park, trail and recreational development and planning in Newcastle....
View ArticlePublic meetings
From sidewalk installation projects to snow removal to property tax collection, decisions made by officials at a local level have the potential to impact your daily life. Let leaders know what’s on...
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Teen racks up 777 volunteer hours for local Weed Warriors group
Connor Reichenbach is no stranger to backbreaking work. In the past year, the graduating senior racked up a staggering 777 volunteer hours — more than 32 full days worth — for Newcastle’s own nonprofit...
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From sidewalk installation projects to snow removal to property tax collection, decisions made by officials at a local level have the potential to impact your daily life. Get involved. Provide...
View ArticleCity Council axes temporary commission liaison
Despite pleas from Community Activities commissioners, the advisory board no longer has a council member liaison after the Newcastle City Council decided against renewing the position at its March 18...
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