EWR closes at 6PM, not 7PM
Friendly skies, an update based on numerous experiences. EWR's C3 checkpoint precheck lane shuts at 6PM, at least on Fridays.
Also, thanks for updating your first page with all the info. I'd forgotten where the '3' ought to be, so you saved me a good 30 minutes at least, I think if i'd had to dig through the thread to find that out.