The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce handed out the 2018 Diamond Awards during a special gala at The Golf Club at Newcastle the evening of March 29. The annual event honors individuals and businesses who give back to the Newcastle community.
Congratulations to all of the Diamond Awards nominees, finalists and winners! Thanks for EVERYTHING you do to make Newcastle a special community!
Comprehensive Plan, Affordable Housing and More on Council's April 3 Agenda
The Newcastle City Council will discuss the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket,
receive information and consider a resolution concerning A Regional Coalition for Housing's trust fund work plan and more at the April 3 meeting.
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, the City Council discussed new park signs, implementation of the Lake Boren Park Master Plan and more. Read it
here.
Aegis Gardens Community Cultural Events
Every month, Aegis Gardens will release a calendar full of events open to the public. Try your hand at mahjong, a tile-based game of skill and luck, or join a tai chi class to integrate your mind with your body through flowing movements. There are also lectures on everything from college prep to aging.
We'll post the Aegis Gardens calendar on the city website every month. Call Aegis Gardens at 425-903-3530 with questions.
From the Bellevue Fire Department:
On March 21, 2018, Kidde, a division of United Technologies, launched a product safety recall of approximately 452,000 smoke alarms in the United States and about 40,000 alarms that were sold in Canada.
The issue with these alarms is that there is the possibility a yellow cap was left on during the manufacturing process that covers one of the two smoke sensors and may compromise the smoke alarm's ability to detect smoke. This poses a risk to consumers by potentially not being alerted to a fire in their home. The Bellevue Fire Department asks you to please check the model of each of the alarms in your home.
April 16 kicks off Earth Week and you're invited to join the City of Newcastle as it celebrates the environment. This year's Earth Week festivities include an Eco Fair, a special composting workshop and a chance for residents to take home a free tree to plant in your yard.
Due to staffing shortages, the city will not be accepting any new passport application appointments in April and May. Citizens are encouraged to visit one of the facilities listed here. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Citizens Academy Resources
The Newcastle Library recently hosted a three-week Citizens Academy giving citizens a chance to learn about civics and government. Several members of the city staff were invited to present information.
A special thank you to everyone who attended to learn a little bit more about the place they call home! We've added links to some of the staff presentations on our website.
Community Activities Commission Chair Diane Lewis honored outgoing Commissioner Russ Segner for his years of service on March 21.
Russ, a longtime community volunteer and Newcastle Historical Society board member, is stepping down from his spot on the all-volunteer CAC. Chair Lewis presented him with a certificate of recognition signed by Mayor Allen Dauterman.
