About The Village

Newark, a village in Western New York State, is home to 10,000 residents. Its convenient location - only 15 minutes from two NY State Thruway exchanges - makes it easy to offer a full complement of services more typically found in larger communities. Shops, theaters, hospital and excellent schools are among these amenities. Newark's tree-lined streets are pleasant and inviting while offering affordable housing. The Erie Barge Canal flows through the center of the village offering a unique avenue for travel and recreation, as well as a connection with our past. Newark has been chosen as the site for an Erie Canal. The surrounding area shares a collection of villages and small cities interspersed with lakes, forests, farms, orchards and vineyards. As a result of its semi-rural surroundings, this area has retained the family values and benefits that were common years ago. Newark's quality of life is not easily found in today's fast-paced society.In 1819 Joseph Miller, an engineer, was awarded a contract to build just over a mile of the Erie Canal or "Clinton's Ditch" through the land now known as Newark. Miller bought 100 acres of land and built four streets. This first settlement was called Miller's Basin. "Miller's Basin" has grown substantially since then, now offering a variety of services to residents of Newark and the rest of Wayne County.

Industry and commerce in Newark are diverse in size and product base. A degree of stability is present which is not seen in villages that are home to just one or two large businesses. We are committed to expanding the industrial and commercial base by offering programs which encourage business expansion and location in the area. Newark's Industrial Park and its valuable business incentives promote growth in industry. Newark has a stable and financially secure local government that is eager to work with businesses. The Chamber of commerce is actively working with government and industry to promote Newark's economic development. Wayne County Industrial Development Corporation is doing the same thing on a county-wide bases. Facilities and land are available for new businesses and for business expansion. The Village of Newark owns a number of acres set aside for industrial use. There are incentives available for firms locating to these properties. We are also the home for Silver Hills Technology Park one of the "Shovel Ready" sites in New York State.