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What's happening. Who's making it happen. Why it matters.

Welcome to Notes from Newark, where we share what's happening around our village, from upcoming events and community fundraisers to local traditions, familiar faces, and the people and organizations making things happen. A little news, a little history, a few observations, and plenty of reasons to stay connected to the place we call home.

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Central Park Trunk or Treat

Central Park Trunk or TreatKatie Pullen

🎃 Newark’s Trunk or Treat returns to Central Park on October 31! Join us for Halloween fun, decorated trunks, treats, and music. Businesses, organizations, groups, and families are invited to register and help make Halloween special for Newark’s kid

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Third Annual Newark Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Returns for 2026

Third Annual Newark Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Returns for 2026Katie Pullen

Registration is open for Newark’s 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest! Families, businesses and community groups can decorate a tree downtown and help bring Main Street to life for the 2026 holidark-christmas-tree-decorating-contest-2026

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Lighted Parade Registration

Lighted Parade RegistrationKatie Pullen

Registration is now open for Newark’s 3rd Annual Lighted Parade! Businesses, organizations, groups and families are invited to light up their entries and join one of Newark’s newest holiday traditions.

Have a Story to Share? Help Us Tell Newark’s Stories

Have a Story to Share? Help Us Tell Newark’s Stories

Have a Story to Share? Help Us Tell Newark’s StoriesKatie Pullen
Published on: 10/28/2026

Have news worth sharing in Newark, NY? Submit community updates, upcoming events, student achievements, local stories, and photos to Your Newark News.

Newark’s Proposed $33.7 Million School Project Has No Additional Tax Levy Increase Projected

Newark’s Proposed $33.7 Million School Project Has No Additional Tax Levy Increase Projected

Newark’s Proposed $33.7 Million School Project Has No Additional Tax Levy Increase ProjectedKatie Pullen
Published on: 10/19/2026

Newark’s proposed $33.7 million school capital project would address repairs, safety and accessibility with no additional tax levy increase projected. Learn what’s included before the December 17 vote.

East Palmyra Fire Department Invites Community to Fall Auctions, Halloween Fun and Annual Turkey Party

East Palmyra Fire Department Invites Community to Fall Auctions, Halloween Fun and Annual Turkey Party

East Palmyra Fire Department Invites Community to Fall Auctions, Halloween Fun and Annual Turkey PartyKatie Pullen
Published on: 10/15/2026

Join East Palmyra Fire Department for a Halloween Quarter Auction, free Halloween Party, and Annual Turkey Party this fall. Get dates, times, and details.

Colorful Art and Spooky Fun at Wayne Arts Gallery This Weekend

Colorful Art and Spooky Fun at Wayne Arts Gallery This Weekend

Colorful Art and Spooky Fun at Wayne Arts Gallery This WeekendKatie Pullen
Published on: 10/15/2026

Visit Wayne Arts Gallery in Newark for colorful works by Erin-Marie Marshall, spooky student artwork, and free Haunted Gallery Family Fun Days October 16–17.