Juneteenth In Newark: Public Event, Closures, Service Changes
A public celebration will take place at Harriet Tubman Square. Here are some other things to know for the Juneteenth holiday.
NEWARK, NJ — City Hall will be closed in Newark on Thursday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Most non-emergency Newark municipal services will be suspended on Thursday. Police, fire and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected, a municipal advisory stated.
Here are a few other changes to know for the holiday, city officials said:
SERVICES – “The Department of Health and Community Wellness’s inspection services, transportation for seniors, and health clinic, will not operate on Thursday, June 19. In addition, the Bureau of Vital Statistics will be closed. Residents will not be able to apply for permits, birth certificates, name-change certificates, marriage licenses, nor pay water or tax bills at City Hall. However, the Medical Director and Department’s Division of Surveillance and Prevention are on call for public health emergencies.”
TRASH/RECYCLING – “There will be no trash or glass and bottle recycling pickups on Thursday, June 19. The next trash pick-ups in those areas affected will be on Tuesday, June 24. The next glass and bottle recycling will be on Thursday, June 26.”
COURT – “The Municipal Court will also be closed. However, a judge will be available to preside over bail hearings for defendants in custody. Residents can make payments on parking and traffic tickets through the website www.njmcdirect.com. To utilize this website, residents will need their summons number, including the prefix, and the City of Newark’s court code, which is 0714.”
JUNETEENTH EVENT
A public celebration will take place at Harriet Tubman Square on Thursday.
According to organizers, the “giant community BBQ” will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at 501-551 Broad Street in Newark. It will include music, dance, children’s activities, vendors and 1,200 free meals (first-come, first-served).
Performers will include the city’s first-ever poet laureate, Mia X. Read More: Meet Newark’s First ‘Poet Laureate’; City Launches New Program
This year’s event will also commemorate the third anniversary of the park’s renaming. Read More: Goodbye Columbus, Hello Tubman: Statue Marks New Age In Newark
Written By: Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
