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Regular Meeting - Newark Municipal Council 06/17/2026
Published: Jun 17, 2026
Homeless Shelter Lease Name Change Approved
The council authorized an amended lease agreement for the residential homeless shelter, changing the landlord's name from Urban Renewal LLC to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Newark. This change pertains to the Miller Street shelter. [cite: 109-110, 112-113]
Newark Announces Women's Career Day and Citywide Women Meeting
Councilwoman Scott Roundtree announced a Women's Career Day on June 30th at 375 McCarter Highway, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, hosted in partnership with Workforce Development, Communities Incorporated, and the City of Newark, aims to provide job opportunities and career development resources. A Newark Citywide Women Meeting, also hosted by Councilwoman Scott Roundtree, Amina Bay, Councilwoman Bay, and the First Lady of Newark, is scheduled for the same day from 6 to 7:30 p.m., featuring surprise speakers. [cite: 2780-2795]
Community Block Party 'Restoring Hope' Announced for Skylar Avenue
Councilwoman Scott Roundtree announced the 'Restoring Hope' Father and Son event, a community block party on Skylar Avenue between Eckert and Renner, on June 27th. Hosted by the Restoring Hope organization, the event will feature music, vendors, health and wellness activities, amusement rides, and live performances from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. [cite: 2768-2773]
Newark Ordinance Aims to Regulate Commercial Parking in Residential Areas
Ordinance D was introduced to amend stopping, standing, and parking regulations by adding a section limiting the parking of vehicles by certain commercial establishments. Councilman Ramos explained that this ordinance aims to address numerous complaints regarding auto repair shops and car dealerships occupying street parking, double parking, and parking on sidewalks, particularly in residential areas. The ordinance also allows communities to petition for residential parking permits in affected areas. [cite: 1185-1189, 1214-1225]
Newark Council Advances Invest Newark Bylaw Amendments Amidst Transparency Concerns
The council voted to advance and adopt on first reading an ordinance amending the bylaws of Invest Newark. Councilman Gonzalez abstained from the vote, citing a lack of requested information regarding a red-line version of the amendments, emphasizing the importance of receiving such information before voting. [cite: 1226-1227, 1234-1235, 1250-1251]
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