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Council plans June budget workshop, will advertise for summer helper; expresses concern about paid Upstart program

Newcastle City Council · May 1, 2026

Summary

Newcastle scheduled a June 8 budget workshop, agreed to advertise for a part-time summer helper in the newspaper, and discussed the Upstart program but noted limited funds and program fees as a constraint.

Council confirmed the budget workshop will follow the June 8 council meeting and discussed preparations, including ledger corrections by the city secretary. The council agreed to advertise for a part-time summer helper in the newspaper to support seasonal needs.

Members also discussed the Upstart program as a possible source of assistance for city projects but noted the program charges fees and the city has limited funds because of immediate project needs; no decision was made to engage the program at this time.

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