SPECIAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF NEWARK
This shall serve as notice that the Village Board of the Village of Newark will hold a public hearing to discuss a Moratorium on unlicensed retail establishments and the sale, transfer or gifting of cannabis items on May 16, 2023 at 6:15pm in the Village Court Room, 2nd Floor Municipal Building 100 East Miller St. Newark.
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Lynette Morrison,
Village Clerk-Treasurer
May 1, 2023
On May 3, 2023, all remaining past due water bill balances will be relevied (added) to the owner's Village Tax Bill.
Department of Public Works Spring Debris Removal Program for Village of Newark Residents
Residents are asked to place their yard debris curbside (not in the street) in a pile (no bags) and the Village Public Work Crews will begin pickup on April 24th, 2023 as their work schedule allows. No yard debris should be placed at curb until a week before this date.
The last day to put out debris is May 31. Crews will make one last pickup starting on this date. This is a “one and done” pickup, meaning once we complete a street, we will not be back until the fall pickup.
Any debris that has to be disposed of before and after our spring pickup will be the responsibility of the resident. Residents can bring yard debris to the DPW, located at 100 Wood Lane.
Yard debris is considered leaves, grass clippings, shrubs and branches no larger than 6 inches in diameter and 3 feet long. We would like to thank you for your cooperation and please feel free to call
(315) -331-4770 if you have any additional questions.
Budget - Proposed Minimum Legal Level Budget FY 2024
Prior Year Exemption Impact Report - 2022
Permissive Referendum - Transfer to Sewer Fund
The Yellow Dot Program helps first responders provide life-saving medical attention! Click here for more information and pick up your Yellow Dot kits for your car or home at the Village of Newark Offices, the Village of Newark Police Department or the Wayne County Sheriff's Department.
March 13, 2023 Press Release: The Newark Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred near Hallagan Park, Hoffman Street around 9:00pm last evening. Unknown suspect stabbed a 17 year old male the back. He was taken to Rochester for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery. Investigation is ongoing. We are asking for anyone with information to please call the Newark Police station at 315.331.3701
Village of Newark Reminder – Cemetery Decorations
All winter decorations must be removed from the Newark Cemetery and East Newark Cemetery before April 1st. Cemetery personnel will begin removing out-of-season decorations starting April 15th. The Village of Newark is not responsible for damage or loss of any decoration, pot, urn or any other items placed in the cemeteries. NO NEW DECORATIONS ARE TO BE PLACED FROM APRIL 1 TO APRIL 15. This will allow Village to clean up the cemeteries for the spring season. If you have any questions, please call (315) 331-6199.
Thank you for your cooperation.
-Village of Newark Operations
March 2, 2023 - Press Release – Village of Newark Water/Sewer Penalties, Shut off, and relevy of unpaid water sewer bills.
On December 22, 2021, the COVID-19 moratorium on utility shut-offs and penalties for non-payment ended. Since that time, the Village of Newark has not applied legal penalties to unpaid water/sewer bills of our customers.
Effective immediately, the Village of Newark will again begin to impose penalties for unpaid water/sewer bills per the Village Code Section 164.7. In addition, water service for locations that have unpaid water bills will be shut off 30 days after the due date for the bill; this authority is also found in Code Section 164.7.
In addition, the Village will relevy on the June 2023 Village Tax Bills all unpaid water/sewer bills within the Village of Newark taxing jurisdiction by May 5, 2023.
Please reach out to the Village of Newark at (315) 331-4770 if you have any questions related to this notice.
- Village of Newark Mayor and Board of Trustees.
The Village of Newark is pleased to announce that a contract has been finalized with the Police Union.
Health and Wellness Center receives another 2 million dollars in funding!
Governor Hochul announced the projects that will receive DRI funding.
The Town of Arcadia is doing a town-wide reassessment of properties. Click here for more information.
Reminder: The Village of Newark Code prohibits parking on all Village streets from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. for November 1st through March 31st . Please note: any parking restrictions specific to an individual street (currently or voted on by the Board in the future) will still apply.
The Village of Newark has hired Rich Martin as provisional Chief of Police!
The Newark Police Department would like to remind you that children are going back to school and to be cautious while driving! Click here for more information.
Wayne County Economic Development and Score will be providing free workshops for starting up new businesses. Click here for more information!
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES CREATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT New Office Will Target State's Workforce Development Efforts Toward Regional Businesses' Needs and Workers' Long-Term Success. Businesses Please Take survey to share your input.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Applicant Checklist
Just a friendly reminder that snow removal from the sidewalks is the property owner’s responsibility. Sidewalks shall be cleared within 24 hours after the snow event. Please do not push snow on the sidewalks or into the roadways or pile snow in areas that results in reduce visibility at intersections. If you have any questions, please contact the Village Office at 315-331-4770.
Please fill out a Community Needs Assessment Survey for the Wellness in Newark Coalition. Thank you.
Everyone enjoys a good fireworks display, BUT in the village amongst neighbors, nearby residences and the many pets in a neighborhood may not. Many village residents had negatives experiences due to the debris in pools, on decks and roofs, their pets anxiety due to explosions from neighbors use of ILLGEAL firework displays. Last year during the Fourth of July weekend due to illegal fireworks and their improper use, disposal and fireworks there were fires in garbage totes, vehicles and buildings resulting in damage.
The use of legal fireworks should be limited to adults over the age of 18, in outdoor areas away from buildings or flammable items, on a solid surface to prevent tipping, NOT in yards or fields where sparks may ignite a fire. After a firework is completed or does NOT ignite, place in a bucket of water to ensure it cannot start a fire when disposed of. DO NOT placed ANY fireworks, used or unused fireworks in fires or firepits as any unused powder may ignite.
With the yearly pop up of fireworks tents throughout the village and upcoming Fourth of July weekend, a reminder to use New York legal fireworks only. New York LEGAL fireworks are basic ground sparkling devices from cones or tubes, no aerial display or explosions. Not all fireworks in New York State are legal, a quick reminder is that any firework that shoots up into the sky, emits a display and or has explosion or is a sparkler on a metal wire is ILLEGAL. The possession, use of illegal fireworks in New York and within the village can result in the arrest, fine or jail time. Enjoy a safe and legal firework Fourth of July!
SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED NEW YORK STATE
Ground-based or hand held sparkling devices including cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, and wood sparklers/dipped sticks; party poppers, snappers.
SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED NEW YORK STATE
Aerial consumer fireworks, 500 gram displays, firecrackers and chasers, skyrockets, roman candles, bombs, and metal wire sparklers.
Small Business Relief Program Information
SCAM ALERT: A Newark resident has reported that he was contacted by phone, 315 area code, for a donation to the Newark Police Department. The caller indicated he was with the Newark Police Department, requesting a donation by credit or debit card. When the resident indicated he would donate directly and refused to give the card information, the caller hung up.
The Village of Newark Police Department and the Newark Police Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association are NOT soliciting for donations, especially through the use of credit/debit cards. Do NOT give out your credit/debit card information on these calls. Contact the Newark Police Department if you have received these calls.
Village of Newark Pandemic Operations Plan
Wayne County is updating the Parks and Recreationways Plan. A public survey is open to Wayne County residents, visitors and stakeholders. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey.
Warning about car thieves. Please click here for more information!
Check out these digital workshops!
New York State has partnered with Google to Develop a Find Services Site that compiles resources for Residents New York State has partnered with Google to Develop a Find Services Website for the Residents of New York State. It has become increasingly aware that many more residents were/are in need of social services but unaware how to go about finding services that may be of use to them. This website allows users to easily and quickly find services that they need. Take a survey here: https://findservices.ny.gov/app/survey and the website will pull a list of services you may qualify for based on your responses Discover all services through this link: https://www.ny.gov/services This can prove to be an incredibly helpful resource to employees, families and seniors.
Effective immediately, Veterans can ride regular route service for free in any of the counties served by the Regional Transit Service simply displaying their Veterans Outreach Center ID upon boarding. The counties served by the Regional Transit Service include Wayne, Seneca, Ontario, Livingston, Wyoming, Genesee, Orleans and Monroe. Click here for more information.
REMINDER: The Village of Newark Code prohibits parking on all Village streets from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. from November 1st through March 31st. Please note: any parking restrictions specific to an individual street (currently or voted on by the Board in the future) will still apply.
Reminder: It is a illegal to deposit snow into a roadway. This includes plowing snow out of a driveway into and across the road. Please refer to New York State Vehicle and Traffic law, Section 1219 and Village of Newark Code, Chapter 145 for more information.
Help Our Community Eradicate the Drug Epidemic. Turn in Opiates and any other drugs to the Newark Police Department 24/7 365.
Wayne County 911 can now accept texts. Please click here for more information!
*Don't forget that the Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 321 Murray Street, has free compost available Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own container.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms
Foreclosure Prevention and Help
Home Energy Audit and Grant
How to Protect Yourself from Ticks and Mosquitoes
Important Lead Paint Removal Information
Outside Village Water - Meter Pit and Maintenance
Property Maintenance and Swimming Pool Notice