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Public Notice: Additional Town Hall Forums on Proposed Referendum Scheduled

Following an affirmative vote by Council this January, the City began taking the necessary planning steps regarding a possible referendum to be held on Tuesday, June 19. The referendum would address the ability for the City to seek approval to... Read on...
Nationwide Search for Newark City Manager Underway

A dynamic, experienced municipal professional is being sought to serve as the next city manager for the City of Newark. Following the departure of former city manager Carol Houck last May, Public Works and Water Resources director Tom Coleman... Read on...
Earth Day Raffle

The City of Newark and Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) are again partnering with Ronny’s Garden World for an Earth Day Raffle. Each community winner will win a gift certificate for a tree or shrub valued up to $89.98. To enter, please ... Read on...
City Council Election Results

Stu Markham, Jen Wallace and Jason Lawhorn will officially be sworn in as City Council members for the new term on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Read on...
Newark Police Department Receives Gold Standard Accreditation

Underscoring an ongoing commitment to serving its community, the Newark Police Department (NPD) recently received its 8th award for Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)... Read on...
Volunteers Recognized at City of Newark Jefferson Awards Ceremony

Surrounded by a crowd of friends, neighbors and local officials, several outstanding volunteers were presented with Jefferson Awards at a ceremony held at Grain Craft Bar & Kitchen on Monday, March 19. Organizations and groups engaged in ... Read on...
City of Newark Recognized for Superior Financial Reporting for Eighth Straight Year

The City of Newark was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This is the eighth consecutive year the award was presented to... Read on...
Stormwater Utility Info

Beginning January 1, 2018, City of Newark property owners began paying a monthly stormwater utility fee. To learn more about the fee, visit the Public Works Stormwater Utility page.
Video Tour of City of Newark

The City of Newark is excited to release a new series of videos that highlight everything our community offers residents, visitors, and business owners. The videos were created in partnership with CGI Communications, Inc. Watch the video tour here!
Newark's McKees Solar Park Hits Power Generation Milestone

Since coming online in October 2014, McKees Solar Park has generated more than one million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean energy - enough power for nearly 111 homes for an entire year. The milestone, achieved the afternoon of Thursday, February 8, was a... Read on...
Newark Conservation Advisory Committee Seeks Nominations for "A Better Newark" Award

With a continued focus on recognizing residents who have taken the lead in landscape sustainability, the Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) seeks nominations for its "A Better Newark" award. Read on...
Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall

On Nov. 2, 2017, Kidde announced a recall of almost 38 million fire extinguishers sold in the United States. They may not work during a fire emergency if they become clogged and require a lot of force to use. Also, the nozzle can come off with ... Read on...
City of Newark Implements Stormwater Utility

Following Council's affirmative vote to implement a city-wide stormwater utility on Monday, October 9, Newark became just the third city in Delaware to enact the progressive measure. The utility charge is expected to raise $1.4 million each year and ... Read on...
Online Access to Newark City Council Meetings Increases

In an effort to maintain open access to local government, the City of Newark has partnered with Livestream to increase options for viewing Council meetings online. Read on...
Newark Police Department Partners with MedicAlert Foundation

The Newark Police Department, in partnership with MedicAlert Foundation, announced the implementation of a free program aimed to protect community members with dementia and autism who are at-risk for wandering emergencies. Read on...
Phone Scam Alert

Utility phone scams are being reported in the area. If you have questions regarding a phone call you receive from the City, please hang up and call back at 302-366-7000. Read on...
Parking Tickets

Need to pay or appeal a parking ticket? Use the City of Newark Parking portal to manage your account and make payments. Additional Info...
Downtown Newark Parking Info

Downtown Newark has so much to offer. Visit our parking page to learn about rates and availability, view our interactive parking map and review the latest information on proposals for expansion. Additional Info...
Aetna

Interested in serving the Newark community as a firefighter? Volunteer with Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder, which has served Newark neighborhoods since 1888. Additional Info...

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May 1

DNP Design Committee Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
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May 7

Planning Commission Parking Subcommittee Public Workshop The City of Newark Planning Commission Parking Subcommittee will hold a public workshop on Monday, May 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Municipal Building Council Chamber, on the Subcommittee’s recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding parking management, parking mandated zoning requirements, and future parking development and strategy. The workshop will include a presentation by members of the Parking Subcommittee on their recommendations, followed by questions and discussion wit...
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