The Board of Water & Light Commissioners was chartered in 1921 by the state legislature to provide water and electric service to the people of New Castle.
The name was changed in 1999 to the Municipal Services Commission, an agency of the City of New Castle, the Commission is served by three commissioners appointed to staggered three-year terms.
One Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor,one by City Council and one by The Trustees of New Castle Common.
In turn, the Commissioners elect yearly a President and a Secretary and appoint a Treasurer.
Commissioners
Robert S. Appleby
President
Appointed by Trustees of New Castle Commons.
Term: April1, 2009 to March 31, 2012
Daniel F. Knox
Commissioner
Appointed by New Castle City Council
Term: April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014
Dr. Roy J. Sippel
Commissioner
Appointed by the Mayor
Term: April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013
The Secretary to the Commission is Francis L. Patterson (Chip)
The Treasurer to the Commission is Pamela A. Patone (Pam)
