Newcastle PD Adds Additional LoJack Units to Help Recover Stolen Vehicles
Every Newcastle Police Department patrol car is now equipped with specialized technology to help recover stolen vehicles. The department already had three cars outfitted with the LoJack System, and they've partnered with LoJack to add it to the remaining patrol officer's cars, ensuring there's a LoJack unit in the city almost 24/7.
Park Signs, Lake Boren Park Master Plan and More on Council's March 20 Meeting Agenda
The Newcastle City Council
will take a look at designs for new city park signs, get a status update on implementation of the Lake Boren Park Master Plan and have a discussion about biennial budgeting.
The Newcastle Police Beat features selected crime reports from across the city. It
is released in this email newsletter, published a few days before every City Council meeting.
The Newcastle City Council roundups offer a digest of notable items for those who can't make it to the regular meetings. They're posted at
newcastlewa.gov/councilrecaps.
During the last meeting, Police Chief Melinda Irvine presented the 2017 police statistics and, after listening to citizen concerns, the City Council decided to gather more information before considering amendments to the city's parking regulations. Read it
here.
You're Invited: Newcastle Trails Annual Meeting is March 28
Newcastle Trails will host its annual meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 28 at the Risdon Middle School library. This is an opportunity to learn about the local trail system, hear about new projects and future plans, and ask questions or make suggestions.
Newcastle Trails is a nonprofit volunteer organization focused on the preservation, expansion and maintenance of trails within the City of Newcastle. The group recommends trail routes, identifies priorities and maintains a registry of volunteers to assist the city in trail work.
Like Newcastle Trails' new Facebook page here to follow the group's latest updates.
Survey: Art Murals in Newcastle
The city's Community Activities Commission, in partnership with the Newcastle Arts Council, is researching the idea of creating a mural in Newcastle that would highlight the city's culture, identity and history. The city would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
The City of Newcastle would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions to aid us in the planning of the upcoming Newcastle Days festival.
The 2018 Newcastle Days is scheduled for Sept. 7-8. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and Newcastle resident, Alan White will be the headlining performer this year. We'll post more information as the event gets closer!
Newcastle residents will have the opportunity to dispose of recyclable materials at a city-sponsored collection event April 28.
Get a start on your spring cleaning and bring unwanted batteries, styrofoam, cardboard and more to
Hazelwood Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Certain types of household and hazardous wastes, such as oil-based paint, pesticides, herbicides and household chemicals, will not be accepted. View a comprehensive list of accepted items
here.
Celebrate Earth Week in Newcastle
Save the dates for a few special events celebrating Earth Week! Click the flyer for more information.
April 17 (9:30-11:30 a.m.)
Eco Fair at Newcastle City Hall
The EcoFair, geared toward ages 3-5, invites kids to learn about recycling and their environment through hands-on interactive activities.
April 18 (10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)
Earth Week Storytimes at Newcastle Library
Celebrate the environment through fun stories.
April 21 (10:30 a.m. to noon)
Tree Planting and Compost Workshop at Newcastle Library
Spring is the perfect time to plant trees. Their beauty and positive environmental impact is an investment in the future. Learn tree planting and care tips from local experts and get composting tips and supplies from Waste Management.
Newcastle residents who attend will receive a voucher to take home a free tree from the Newcastle Fruit and Produce stand.
