The 30-second read
Recorded outcomeThe Newark Municipal Council held a regular meeting on December 18, 2024, to address housing development tax abatements, procurement policies, and public testimony. The council advanced a new residential project in the Central Ward while deferring decisions on other development projects and purchasing card regulations.
Why it matters
The council approved the first reading of a 25-year tax abatement for a new 25-unit residential building at 74-78 Webster Street, which will include five income-restricted affordable housing units.
What happens next
No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

