New Castle to hire additional officers

ARNOTS ADDITION – New Castle Township will soon have more police officers on its force.

Township Supervisors approved a motion at their meeting Thursday requesting the chief of police to seek additional officers for the department.

The motion was made by Chairman Michael Tobin III, and seconded by Vice-Chair Robert Achenbach. The two voted in favor of the motion.

Supervisor Todd Geiger was absent.

Supervisors said during the meeting the department has two part-time officers.

In other business, township supervisors approved a motion to seek estimates for ductless air conditioners for the township building.

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