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Approval of Raffle Licenses for Newark Organizations

Original title: RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center/RL-10 2. St. Lucy's Catholic Church Newark/RL-11 3. Philip's Academy Charter School Newark- PTA/RL-12 4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-13

Record date · May 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Newark Municipal Council and City Clerk have filed four new applications for local non-profit and religious organizations.

Why it matters

These licenses authorize four specific organizations to conduct legal raffles for fundraising purposes within the city.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

The organization is authorized to conduct raffles under license RL-10.

Directly affected

St. Lucy's Catholic Church Newark

The organization is authorized to conduct raffles under license RL-11.

Directly affected

Philip's Academy Charter School Newark- PTA

The organization is authorized to conduct raffles under license RL-12.

Directly affected

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

The organization is authorized to conduct raffles under license RL-13.

Key Facts

  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has been assigned raffle license number RL-10.
  • St. Lucy's Catholic Church Newark has been assigned raffle license number RL-11.
  • Philip's Academy Charter School Newark- PTA has been assigned raffle license number RL-12.
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church has been assigned raffle license number RL-13.
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  • The file number for this batch of license applications is 26-0773.
  • The applications were introduced on May 15, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a raffle license?
It is a permit required by the city for non-profit organizations to legally conduct raffles as a form of fundraising.
Does this document mean these organizations are currently holding raffles?
The document indicates the license applications have been filed and processed by the City Clerk and Municipal Council.

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Connected Entities

Philip's Academy Charter School Newark- PTA, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and 2 more
OrganizationPhilip's Academy Charter School Newark- PTA“Applicant for raffle license RL-12”Map →
OrganizationNewark Beth Israel Medical Center“Applicant for raffle license RL-10”Map →
OrganizationOur Lady of Mount Carmel Church“Applicant for raffle license RL-13”Map →
OrganizationSt. Lucy's Catholic Church Newark“Applicant for raffle license RL-11”Map →
OrganizationMunicipal Council and City Clerk“Governing body processing the licenses”Map →

Sources

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