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Newark council approves $101,000 to clear hazards and reopen Coleman Park
Summary
Council voted 5–0 on July 21 to waive competitive bidding and appropriate $101,000 from reserves to remove hazardous trees, stabilize trails and reopen Coleman Park; staff said the work addresses an immediate public‑safety concern.
The Newark City Council voted unanimously (5–0) on July 21 to authorize up to $101,000 in reserve funding to remove hazardous trees, stabilize trails and reopen Coleman Park, a small wooded park that staff said had become an “attractive nuisance” after tree failures and trail deterioration.
Councilman John Sahanick raised the issue after hearing staff reports that people were continuing to enter the closed park, including residents who…
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