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Named for English coal town
Formed from Norwegian Township in 1847, New Castle was named for a coal town in England.

The township stretches from Saint Clair north to include part of the area of the Schuylkill Mall near Frackville and a small strip of Interstate 81.

New Castle, which has a long mining history, remains the site of extensive strip mining today.

Population: 395  Founded: 1847

Government
Three-member board of supervisors.
Members: Michael T. Tobin III, chairman; Joseph R. Skrobak; vice chairman; Michael O. Skrincosky

Municipal Address and Phone Number
248-250 Broad St.
Arnot's Addition, Saint Clair
Phone: 570-429-2456
Fax: 570-429-2456

Office Hours: No set hours.

Regular Meeting Time: 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

Part of the Pottsville Area School District

DISTRICT OFFICE:
1501 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2900
Fax: 570-621-2044
Superintendent: Dr. James T. Gallagher.

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 3063

HIGH SCHOOL:
16th Street and Elk Avenue, Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2962
Fax: 570-621-2036
Principal: Charles R. Wagner

D.H.H. LENGEL MIDDLE SCHOOL:
1541 W. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2924
Fax: 570-621-2999
Principal: Edward L. Hauck

JOHN S. CLARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
601 N. 6th Street, Pottsville, Pa 17901
Phone: 570-621-2945
Fax: 570-621-2038
Principal: Paula J. Peron

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS:
Robert W. Wachter, president; Patrick J. Murphy, vice president; Peggy Dragna Jaeger, treasurer; Dr. Jack T. Dolbin, Agnes M. Reiley, Margaret D. "Peg" Koury, Barbara J. Lord, the Rev. Philip S. Bendle III, Dr. Michael D. Smink.

BOARD MEETING DATE/TIME:
7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month; work session, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.

Map of New Castle Township