Indigenous Peoples’ Day In Newark: City Hall Closed, Service Changes

NEWARK, NJ — Newark City Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

In addition to the closure of City Hall, most non-emergency Newark municipal services will be suspended on Monday for the holiday. Police, fire and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected, officials said.

Trash and recycling will be picked up as scheduled on Monday.

Here are some other things to know, according to a news release from the city:

“The Department of Health and Community Wellness’s inspection services and health clinic, will not operate on Monday, October 9. 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.”

Got a court date? Here’s what to know, officials added:

“The Municipal Court will also be closed on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 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.”

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