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October 12, 2022

Welcome to our new website!

We’re excited to officially launch our new website! We hope you enjoy it and find it easy to navigate. If you have any technical issues or concerns, feel free to contact us.

September 8, 2023

Public Auction - Saturday, October 7, 2023

August 22, 2023

2023 Leaf Pickup Procedure & Schedule

  • Citizens are encouraged to mulch leaves or compost leaves when possible. 
  • Citizens are REQUIRED to bag leaves and place the bags at the curb. You must use biodegradable paper or corn starch bags. Bags will be available at local hardware stores. 
  • Placing loose leaves in the street is a VIOLATION of City of Newark and US Environmental Protection Agency standards. If you place ANY of your yard waste in the street, you will be cited and fined according to City Code. 
  • The City of Newark Street Department will make one trip through each area. 
  • Citizens may arrange for a special pickup of bagged leaves by calling the Newark Street Department at (740) 670-7734. These pickups are generally scheduled on Friday. 
  • For more information, visit the Stormwater Utility page: newarkohio.gov/stormwater-utility
August 22, 2023

PROJECT UPDATE - Thornwood/Faye Drive Booster Stations and Waterline

The final phase of the “Thornwood/Faye Drive Booster Stations and Waterline” project begins Monday, August 28th.

River Road and Reddington Road will open to two-way traffic.

Thornwood Drive between River Road and West Main Street will remain closed.

This work is expected to last approximately 5 weeks.

See attached map for more details.

(The Thornwood Crossing Bridge project, which is being administered by ODOT, will require future closures in the area. Details will be provided when we are notified.)

For more information, please visit the project website: https://www.newarkohio.gov/water-wastewater-construction-projects/

For daily/weekly construction updates, visit our Facebook page: “City of Newark Ohio Construction Updates” https://www.facebook.com/CityOfNewarkOhioConstructionUpdates/

 

Dates Subject to Change

August 30, 2023

PROJECT UPDATE - Raccoon Creek Dam and Spillway Project

The bike path between West Church Street and Raccoon Creek is closed for spillway repairs for the next 4 weeks. Construction vehicles will be using the SR 16 offramp for access. Motorists should exercise caution but traffic will be maintained.

For more information, please visit the project website: https://www.newarkohio.gov/water-wastewater-construction-projects/

For daily/weekly construction updates, visit our Facebook page: “City of Newark Ohio Construction Updates” https://www.facebook.com/CityOfNewarkOhioConstructionUpdates/

 

Dates Subject to Change

September 15, 2023

ROAD CLOSURE - MOULL STREET

Location: Bridge over Log Pond Run

Beginning: Thursday, September 21st

Duration: 40 Days

Detour: Jefferson Road

Project: Moull Street and Jefferson Road Bridge Replacements

Project Website: https://www.newarkohio.gov/infrastructure/

Dates Subject to Change

August 18, 2023

WCLT Radio - The Vibe Podcast

Water Administrator Brandon Fox discusses the Lead Service Line Replacement Project.

Tune in to learn about this project and to find out if your property qualifies for a new water service at no cost to the homeowner.

September 28, 2023

2023 Trick or Treat On the Square Thursday, Oct 26 NEW TIME 5:30pm - 7:00pm

September 28, 2023

2023 Trick or Treat Door to Door Thursday, Oct 26 5:30pm - 7:00pm

June 1, 2023

Ohio EPA - Public Notice

Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact

Project:  Lead Service Line Replacement Project #3

Loan number:  FS390654-0025

February 7,2023

RFQ for ODOD Brownfield Remediation Grant

November 15, 2022

Granville Road Bridge - Load Posting

A recent inspection of the Granville Road Bridge over the Log Pond Run Diversion Channel requires the bridge to be restricted to 3 Tons gross vehicle weight until temporary corrective measures can be implemented.

A schedule for the completion of this work is not available at this time.

A project to completely replace the bridge is in progress, but is in its infancy stages, and is scheduled for construction in 2025.

November 15, 2022

PROJECT UPDATE - 4th Street Sewer Separation

SR 13 is open to traffic

The next phase of the 4th Street Infrastructure Project will begin Monday, November 21st

Granville Street will be closed between Central Avenue and North 5th Street.

West Locust Street will be closed on either side of 5th Street.

North 5th Street will be open.

See linked map for details and detour routing.

Project Website: http://www.newarkohio.net/city-services/projects/fourth-street-project

For daily/weekly construction updates, visit our Facebook page: “City of Newark Ohio Construction Updates” https://www.facebook.com/CityOfNewarkOhioConstructionUpdates/

Dates Subject to Change

June 23, 2022

2022 Street Paving Map and List

Below is the 2022 Street Resurfacing Map and List. This project entails 8.3 miles of paving with an overall budget of $1.7 Million. The project will be completed no later than the spring of 2023. Bids for the project will be accepted starting Monday, June 27 on the city’s bid express page (https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/45258/home?agency=true ).

2022 Street Resurfacing Map

2022 Street Resurfacing List