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Oct 4, 2011- CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES INCLUDING MUNICIPAL COURT WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 10;


For Immediate Release
 
  
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES INCLUDING MUNICIPAL COURT
WILL BE SHUT DOWN FOR COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY,OCTOBER 10;
Police, fire, and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected;
Trash pick-ups that would normally occur on Monday, October 10 will take place on Thursday, October 13
Bottle recycling will occur on Thursday, October 13; however, paper recycling will not; Residents should refer to the trash/recycling schedule
 
Newark, NJ – October 4, 2011 - Mayor Cory A. Booker reminded residents today that all non-uniformed city services, including the Newark Municipal Court, will be shut down on Monday, October 10, 2011, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Police, fire, and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected.
 
“I urge all of Newark’s residents to uphold the City’s sanitation ordinances during this three-day weekend. By being good neighbors, we will all enjoy a cleaner and greener Newark. I hope everyone enjoys a safe holiday,” said Mayor Booker.
 
Trash pick-ups, including recycling, that would normally occur on Monday, October 10 will take place Thursday, October 13. Therefore, residents should not put out their garbage on October 10, as doing so may result in a fine. On Thursday, October 13, on their normal collection days, residents must place their refuse at their curbs by 6 a.m. Residents whose trash is collected by a private contractor will not be affected by the holiday schedule.
 
The Department of Child and Family Well-Being’s inspection services, transportation for seniors, the WIC program and health clinic, including the free immunization program, will not operate on Monday, October 10. In addition, the Division of Vital Statistics will be closed. Residents will not be able to apply for permits, birth certificates, name-change certificates or marriage licenses, nor pay water or tax bills at City Hall.
 
The Municipal Court will also be closed on Monday, October 10. 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.
 
Residents with questions about street-sweeping, garbage, and recycling collection, or any other municipal services, can contact the Non-Emergency Call Center at (973) 733-4311 Mondays through Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
 
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Contact:          Newark Press Information Office: (973) 733-8004
 
About the City of Newark, New Jersey
Newark, commonly referred to as Brick City, is the third oldest city in the United States and the largest in New Jersey, with a population of more than 280,000 people. Newark sits on one of the nation’s largest transportation super-structures including an international airport, major commuter and freight rail lines, major highway intersections and the busiest seaport on the east coast.
 
With a new Administration as of July 2006, Newark continues to see signs of a strong revival. Its population showed growth in the most recent census. Its six major colleges and universities are further expanding their presence. The rate of production of affordable housing has doubled, and new businesses are moving in. There is still much work to be done but Newark is on its way to achieving its mission: to set a national standard for urban transformation.
 
For more information on the City of Newark, please visit our website at www.ci.newark.nj.us
 
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