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Commission approves 10-day Butler Amusements carnival at Newpark Mall with enhanced security conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for a Butler Amusements carnival at Newpark Mall for Oct. 16— through Oct. 25, 2026, with staff and police specifying security measures including metal detectors, trained security personnel and extra patrols; the vote was unanimous (5-0).
The Newark Planning Commission on March 24 approved a conditional use permit (U-2026-001) to allow a temporary Butler Amusements carnival in the southwest parking lot of Newpark Mall (1100 Newpark Mall) for 10 days Oct. 16—— through Oct. 25, 2026.
Staff said the event would include 12 rides, eight games, two food trucks, an on-site carnival office, and six bunkhouses to accommodate employees. Staff estimated daily attendance at about 200 to 400 people and that the mall has ample parking in its lot of more than 5,000 spaces. The planning report concluded the event would…
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