What To Know About Closures, Trash, Court On Election Day In Newark

NEWARK, NJ — Newark City Hall will be closed and most non-emergency municipal services will be suspended for Election Day, which takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Police, fire and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected, city officials said.

Here are some other service updates to keep in mind on Election Day in Newark, according to the city:

TRASH/RECYCLING – “Trash and recycling WILL be picked up on Tuesday, November 3. As usual, trash and recycling should be placed on the curb the night before, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Department of Public Works Service Centers will be closed.”

CITY SERVICES – “The Department of Health and Community Wellness’s inspection services and health clinic will not operate on Election Day, and the Bureau 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 Medical Director and the Department’s Division of Surveillance and Prevention remain on call for public health emergencies.”

COURT – “Although the Municipal Court will be closed on Election Day, 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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