May 11, 2018
News from 
Newcastle City Hall
Remembering Deputy Herzog on Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a date that pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. The calendar week in which May 15 falls is also known as National Police Week.

In Newcastle, it's a time to remember King County Sheriff's Office Deputy Rich Herzog who was  killed in the line of duty along Coal Creek Parkway in June 2002. A memorial to Deputy Herzog sits on Coal Creek Parkway near Newcastle Fruit & Produce. In preparation for National Police Week, city staff members spruced up the area and added new flowers to the memorial this week (pictured here).

The City of Newcastle and its citizens will never forget Deputy Herzog's sacrifice.
Weekend Road Alert: Coal Creek Parkway and Newcastle Way

Comcast will be placing conduit at the intersection of Coal Creek Parkway and Newcastle Way on May 12-13, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 a.m. The company requested the special nighttime and weekend hours to prevent further impacts to weekday commuting times. There will be some lane closures, but police officers will be in the area redirecting traffic while this work is occurring. 

Additionally, workers will be performing underground drill work May 15-19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the intersection of 129th Avenue Southeast and Newcastle Way toward McDonald's.  Expect some delays and thank you for your patience! Learn more here.

Lake Boren Stocked With Rainbow Trout

Go fish! The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked Lake Boren with 1,200 rainbow trout on May 3! Learn more about Lake Boren and the WDFW rules and regulations for fishing here . Click the picture below to see more photos from the fish stocking!

Newcastle Sends Letter to State Agency Regarding Proposed Clear-Cut

The City of Newcastle sent the Department of Natural Resources a letter outlining a list of concerns about an application to clear-cut a total of 28 acres of trees on a property located in the southeast corner of the city. View the letter here and learn more about the logging application in this Bellevue Reporter article here.
Save The Date For Newcastle Town Hall

The date for the Newcastle Town Hall is June 19 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the main program will go from 7-9 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Come chat with your Newcastle City Council about topics that are important to you!
Newcastle Resident Appointed Bellevue Fire Chief

A Newcastle resident will be the next chief of the Bellevue Fire Department. Jay Hagen will begin in his new position on May 14. The City of Newcastle contracts with the Bellevue Fire Department for fire and medical emergency services.

Volunteer Opportunities in Newcastle

Volunteering is a great way to have fun, give back and learn more about your community! 

Each month, the Newcastle Community Activities Commission will highlight a few volunteer opportunities on the city's website, social media accounts and email newsletter. If your organization is interested in sharing volunteer opportunities with the community in upcoming posts, contact Commissioner Patti Magers at  pattim@newcastlewa.gov .

In this edition, learn about new opportunities to lend a hand with Newcastle Trails, get involved in the May 16-18 Newcastle Cemetery cleanup and more.

Learn how to get involved here
City Council Meetings

The Newcastle City Council will review the first quarter police statistics, discuss the Community Activities Commission's recommendation about the location of the brick Newcastle monument and more at its May 15 meeting. View the agenda packet here.

If you can't make it to a City Council meeting, you can listen to the audio and read previous meeting roundups at newcastlewa.gov/councilrecaps.
Newcastle Police Beat

There's no Newcastle Police Beat this week. But don't worry, i t will return in the next email newsletter and include the missed time period. We apologize for the inconvenience! 

In the meantime, you can see what's happening in your neighborhood using the Crime Reports map tool.
Troop 499 Collects Garbage on Newcastle Streets

At the end of April, members of  Boy Scout Troop 499 and their families took the time to clean up trash on local streets! A big thank you for giving back and volunteering your time to improve the Newcastle community!

Recycling Collection Statistics

Thanks to everyone who took advantage of the city's recycling collection event at the end of April! The next one will be held in the fall. A few figures from this year's collection:

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