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Newark, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Newark! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Mayor Taylor says Newark’s biggest changes are still coming
- Meet the Newark and Marion seniors leading the Class of 2026
Also on today's calendar: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Newark Mayor Jonathan Taylor to seek fourth term (fltimes.com) — Newark’s longtime mayor Jonathan Taylor says he’ll run for a fourth term, pointing to more than $90 million in ongoing projects reshaping the village. From the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and new housing at Coventry Commons to park upgrades and water system improvements, he argues these investments are transforming Newark’s economy, public spaces, and basic infrastructure for years ahead. 
• Top scholars in Newark and Marion named (fltimes.com) — Newark High School has named Ethan Klock valedictorian and James Pellegrini salutatorian for the Class of 2026, celebrating their standout academics and deep involvement in clubs, sports, and music. Nearby Marion Jr.-Sr. High School also announced top scholars Sienna Mattison and Aaron Meyer, both heading to college this fall with ambitious career plans that reflect well on Wayne County schools.
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★ Featured events ★
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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:30 am
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Retiree Reception
Newark Central Schools Newark High School Library
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Public Hearing: District Safety Plan
Newark Central Schools Newark High School LGI (Room 116)
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Board of Education Meeting
Newark Central Schools Newark High School LGI (Room 116)
6:30 pm -
Kids Korner →
Newark Public Library, 121 High St, Newark
4:00 pm -
Kelley School Final Concert and Spring Art Show
Newark Central Schools Kelley School, 316 W Miller St, Newark, NY, 14513
6:30 pm -
Middle School Chorus' Final Concert
Newark Central Schools Newark Middle School, 701 Peirson Ave, Newark, NY, 14513
7:00 pm -
Morning Craft Circle →
Newark Public Library, 121 High St, Newark
9:30 am -
Kids Korner →
Newark Public Library, 121 High St, Newark
4:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Monday June 8
Thursday June 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Retiree Reception
Newark Central Schools Newark High School Library
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Public Hearing: District Safety Plan
Newark Central Schools Newark High School LGI (Room 116)
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Board of Education Meeting
Newark Central Schools Newark High School LGI (Room 116)
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MEC & Midlakes Field Day
Phelps-Clifton Springs Csd Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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🗞 Nearby News
Clifton Springs
- Mercy Flight, FL Ambulance hold integration celebration (fltimes.com)
- No matter how you slice it, there's bread in Rochester restaurants (thetimesherald.com)
Phelps
- Phelps projects move forward with $4.5 million in state funding (fingerlakes1.com)
- Phelps Man Arrested on Active Felony Warrant (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
- NY Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement With CSEA (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
Macedon
- Macedon Woman Arrested For Criminal Trespass (fingerlakesdailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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