IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTICE FOR WATER CUSTOMERS ON HEWLETT, JANVIER, AND MEGGINSON AVENUES

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023

IMPORTANT  UPDATE  NOTICE  TO  OUR WATER  CUSTOMERS   Hewlett, Janvier, and Megginson Avenues   Water Main Replacement Project Update #1   Project Description – Municipal Services Commission has awarded the water main replacement project to R.E. Pierson Construction Company who mobilized to the site on October 16th to begin the water main replacement project.  The project includes replacement of approximately 1,800 linear feet of main within Janvier, Hewlett, and Megginson Avenues, installation of 3 new fire hydrants, and 32 water services being replaced from the main to the curb stop valves.   Work Schedule – The Contractors work schedule has […]




10-24-2023 MSC OFFICES ARE OPEN OUR TELEPHONES AND INTERNET ARE DOWN

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

10-24-2023 MSC OFFICES ARE OPEN BUT OUR INTERNET AND TELEPHONES ARE DOWN




POWER SAVERS ALERT

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Power Savers Alert!! Due to high temperatures and increasing energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to VOLUNTARILY reduce electric use today, Wednesday, September 6th. Power Saver Hours are from 3pm to 7pm. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use throughout the community and in return lower customers’ monthly electric costs and reduce utility energy costs over time. The more people that participate, the bigger the impact. Customers can help by taking simple steps such as: Using a programable thermostat to regulate the […]




MSC Offices Closed September 4th

Date Posted: Thursday, August 31st, 2023

MSC Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Offices will re-open at 7:30 am on Tuesday, September 5th. 




FOR SALE: 1995 INGERSOLL RAND MODEL 780T PAVING MACHINE

Date Posted: Thursday, August 24th, 2023

MSC is accepting sealed bids for a 1995 Ingersoll Rand Model 780T Paving Machine. Interested parties may contact Dave Bennett at dbennet@newcastlemsc.delaware.gov to schedule a time to inspect the paving machine. Sealed bids must be received by 1:00 pm on September 15, 2023 at the Commission’s Administrative Offices at 216 Chestnut Street, New Castle DE 19720.    




MSC Offices Closed 8/4

Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

MSC’s offices will be closed on Friday, August 4, 2023 for a company meeting. 




Offices Closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day

Date Posted: Thursday, May 25th, 2023

MSC offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. 




N O T I C E Municipal Services Commission 2023 Annual Hydrant Flushing Program

Date Posted: Thursday, May 18th, 2023

N O T I C E Municipal Services Commission 2023 Annual Hydrant Flushing Program   The Municipal Services Commission Water Department will begin our annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program on Monday, June 19th.  Flushing will begin at 7:30am and end at 3:00pm Monday through Friday taking approximately 10 business days to complete.  Our Hydrant Flushing Program is important to our water system and is an integral part of our goal to deliver the safest and highest quality water possible.  Additionally, it ensures fire protection is available by testing the operation of our hydrants. The Municipal Services Commission schedules our flushing […]




MSC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 @ 10:30 AM & FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 @ 11:30AM.

Date Posted: Monday, April 24th, 2023

The Municipal Services Commission Administrative Office will be closed Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10:30am and Friday, April 028, 2023 at 11:30am.  We will resume regular business hours on Monday, May 01, 2023.  Thank you.




FOR SALE: A PAIR OF WELDING MACHINES

Date Posted: Friday, March 10th, 2023

The Municipal Services Commission is auctioning off a pair of welding machines, Miller Syncrowave 351 wire feed tig welder and Miller MC-300VS wire feed mug welder.   Sealed bids can be delivered to the Commission’s administrative offices at 216 Chestnut St. New Castle DE 19720.   Bids must be received by 1:00 pm on March 17, 2023. All reasonable offers will be entertained.  Payment must be received in cash or certified funds within seven days of award and the vehicle shall be removed from the Commission’s premises by March 24, 2023.