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Newcastle City Hall
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Newcastle Celebrates Halloween @ Boocastle
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Princesses, superheroes and even cats congregated at Newcastle Fruit and Produce to celebrate Halloween at the City's Boocastle event! There was trick-or-treating, free balloon souvenirs, an appearance by Darth Vader and hot cider and snacks for all. Thank you to everyone who made our inaugural Halloween celebration a success! What do you think, should we do it again next year?
Boocastle was brought to you by the City of Newcastle, Newcastle Fruit and Produce, Newcastle Youth Community Engagement and 4Culture.
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Ravine Fire Update:
May Creek Trail Reopens
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The fire in the May Creek ravine is still under control and poses no risk to people or homes, but it continues to smolder. Recent rainfall has helped combat the fire, so officials have determined it is safe to reopen the May Creek Trail. Please stick to the posted trail and do not veer off, as there are still smoke and landslide hazards near the fire. Thank you for your patience.
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Newcastle Earns Clean Audit Report
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The City of Newcastle once again earned a clean audit report! The annually scheduled state audit assesses how local governments manage, use and safeguard public resources. The independent audit provides essential accountability and transparency for City operations. This information is valuable to management, the governing body and public stakeholders when assessing a government’s stewardship of public resources.
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Police Seeking Information About Suspected Arson
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Last week, the Newcastle Police Department responded to a report of vandalism on the Pipeline Trail behind the Historic Newcastle Cemetery. When officers arrived and spoke with the reporting party, they were shown an area approximately 3 square feet in size that had been burned from a fire in the last 2-3 days. In the burned area was a can of hairspray, newspapers and a lighter.
Anyone with information is asked to call 206-296-3311 or 1-800-552-7766 regarding King County Case #C19040325. All calls can remain anonymous and a reward is being offered for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.
Click the button below to read additional details about the suspected arson.
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Now Hiring
City Seeking Applicants for City Clerk
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Join the team at Newcastle City Hall! The City of Newcastle is now seeking applicants for a City Clerk. The City Clerk enjoys a variety of municipal requirements where no two days are the same. This position supports the City Council by performing a range of clerical duties and legal requirements, such as attending and recording Council and commission meetings, drafting minutes and agendas, filling municipal records and responding to public records requests.
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Get Involved: Nov. 5 Council Meeting
Two public hearings regarding the 2020 budget scheduled for Tuesday's meeting.
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The 2020 budget will be the main focus at the Newcastle City Council’s Nov. 5 meeting. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the budget process and offer comments and suggestions at two public hearings during the meeting. The Council will hold one public hearing on 2020 revenue sources and the property tax levy, and another public hearing on the budget in general.
This is a key session as the Council reviews, discusses and makes changes to the preliminary operating and capital budget in preparation for its tentative adoption at the next meeting. Learn more about the budget calendar and view a copy of the budget at
newcastlewa.gov/budget2020
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Daylight Saving Time: Fall Back
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Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour! Now is also a good time to test your smoke alarms and change the batteries.
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The General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. In Newcastle, races for City Council positions, a Coal Creek Utility District spot and more appear on the ballot. Learn more about the candidates and ballot measures
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Citizens can choose to return their ballots at the Newcastle City Hall drop box, which is now open 24 hours a day before closing at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. If you choose to return your ballot by mail (no postage required), just make sure it's postmarked by Election Day.
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Read about the latest police happenings in our Police Blotter. In this edition, Chief Houck reminds you to come to a COMPLETE STOP at stop signs.
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Read our Council meeting recaps to stay informed about City news. In this edition, Comprehensive Plan amendments, the 2020 preliminary budget and more.
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Frozen
sing-along, story times for all ages, Talk Time classes, study zone for students, Kerbal Space Program, an electric cello performance by Gretchen Yanover and more. Here's what's happening at the Newcastle Library in November.
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The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce welcomes guest speaker Robin Tatsuda and Jae Kim of ARC Seattle to its 11 a.m. Nov. 13 luncheon at Tapatio Mexican Grill. Luncheon cost is $22 for members, $27 for non-members.
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Thank you to all of our Newcastle trick-or-treaters that spent time with Deputy Burtner and Detective Leyba on Halloween!
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The Newcastle email newsletter is published before every City Council meeting. Learn more about the newsletter, see an archive of past newsletters and sign up to receive it at
newcastlewa.gov/newsletters
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