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Welcome to Newark, NY

Newark is located in the Town of Arcadia in the south-central portion of Wayne County. Just a short drive from Lake Ontario, the scenic Finger Lakes region, and the NYS Thruway, Newark is 35 miles east of Rochester on Route 31.

The 2000 census shows the Village population at 9,682 governed by a Mayor and four trustees. Services include those provided by the Newark Volunteer Fire Department, the Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance Corps, (located close to a 206-bed Hospital), modern senior citizen housing, public playgrounds and varied shopping options.

The Town of Arcadia has a population of nearly 15,000 (figures includes the village pop.), and is governed by a Supervisor and four council members. The town is currently expanding its water service area, and boasts some of the finest scenery in the county. Two volunteer fire departments protect the residents who live outside the village limits. In 2001, Arcadia homes were sold at an average price of about $93,000.

There is a Cornell Cooperative Extension Center, a Career Resource Center, an education Resource Center and an extension center of the Finger Lakes Community College.

Situated in a county known for its beautiful rural countryside, the Village of Newark has been referred to as the county's commercial and industrial "hub." All the world is familiar with products made in Newark, including those from  Hallagan Mfg. Co., IEC Electronics, Spinco Metal Products, North American Filter Corp., Refractron, Ultralife Batteries, Inc., Legendary Auto, and Micro-Tech. Focused on industrial and commercial development, the village Industrial Park has 61 acres.

The Hoffman Clock Museum features many American and European time pieces and is located in  the Newark Public Library. The Arcadia Historical Society Museum and Marbletown Schoolhouse are also historic treasures.

The historic Erie Canal winds through the village, highlighted by the T. Spencer Knight Park. Its docking facilities are equipped with electricity and within walking distance of restaurants, overnight accommodations, groceries, retail shops and a six-screen movie theater. There is a Visitor's Center on the north bank and a handicapped accessible ramp on the south bank.

Other parks also offer relaxation and
recreation:

• Colburn Park, home to sporting events, including a Youth football League and P.A.L. baseball
• Central Park - Newarkfest, summer evening concerts, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, the Christmas Tree Lighting.
• In Perkins Park, situated between two of the District's five school buildings, you'll find soccer games and softball. There is a pavilion for picnics, a baseball diamond, basketball courts, even a winding brook.
  

Other favorite spots for recreation and relaxation include the Alex Eligh Community Center, Perkins Field (where the kids play baseball and tee-ball), the Frey St. park, Elliott Park and Silver Hills Technology Park (take the kids to feed the ducks).

You can enjoy a day of golf, stroll a farm market or relax at a local Bed & Breakfast Inn.

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