A public commenter told Newark City Council that outside prosecutors and ethics bodies declined to pursue an investigation into a $350,000 baseball scoreboard and urged the council to investigate; he said he will present "irrefutable evidence" at future meetings if the city does not act.

During the meeting the council approved multiple resolutions — including Resolution 26-53 (OPWC application), 26-54 (appropriations), 26-57 (waiver and adoption) and 26-63 (tax levies) — mostly by unanimous roll-call votes; a few items were held for November 2 committee review.

Concerns grow as Newark honors HSS, tied to controversial RSS and Hindutva beliefs.

City officials face backlash for supporting HSS, tied to extremist ideology and violence.

City Council considers affirming or rejecting dance studio permit after lengthy public hearing.

At its Jan. 7 meeting the Newark Municipal Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including street/paving requirements, property transfers, a tax-abatement amendment, a street vacation for a school site, contract extensions and emergency appropriations and bonds.

At its Dec. 9 special session the Newark Municipal Council recorded roll call votes approving purchasing contracts (including a change order for the Ironbound roundabout), acceptance of two city grants, and an added competitive RFP (7 R1 E) recommending Newark Works as career‑service operator.

Mayor Ross Baraka receives blessings and aims for unity during Newark council meeting.

Council's motion on resolutions fails to pass due to tie vote.