Newark, NJ – June 14, 2024 – Mayor Ras J. Baraka reminded residents today that City Hall will be closed and most non-emergency Newark municipal services will be suspended on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Police, Fire, and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected.  

The Department of Health and Community Wellness’s inspection services, transportation for seniors, and health clinic, will not operate on Wednesday, 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 medical and public health emergencies.

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.

The city will be offering a Juneteenth Festival tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, on Bergen Street between Lyons Avenue and Nye Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will feature vendors, food, amusement activities, live entertainment, amusement rides, and a health and wellness zone.

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