South Orange Hosts Naturalization Ceremony

“One of the unofficial mottos of South Orange is that everybody belongs here” said Stephen Schnall, South Orange Village Trustee. Those words rang true at the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Naturalization Ceremony on Wednesday, June 6th at SOPAC. A Naturali...

New Permitting Rules Instituted By State

Effective March 5, 2018

Construction permits are not required for the following:

• Roof replacement for one- and two-family detached dwellings.
• Siding replacement for one- and two- family dwellings. Except replacement with polypropylene siding materia...

South Orange Offers Radon Kits to Residents

The kits will only work for homes that currently touch the ground.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, which has always been a part of our environment. It's a natural decay product of uranium and is found in soil everywhere in varying concentra...

Information on Latest E. coli Outbreak

The New Jersey Department of Health has been working with The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), several other states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, ...

New Jersey Raises Age for Purchasing Tobacco to 21

On November 1, 2017, New Jersey’s new law raising the age for purchasing tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 19 to 21 takes effect.  Raising the minimum age to 21 helps protect New Jersey youth from the deadly effects o...

South Orange Launches Humane Program to Reduce Feral Cat Population

On June 27, 2016, the Board of Health in South Orange enacted an Ordinance to address the growing feral cat population in the Township.

For years, the Township and many other municipalities in NJ have tried unsuccessfully to combat feral cat overpopul...Read on...

Two Towns Triathlon for Kids September 8, 2018

The 5th annual Two Towns Triathlon for Kids ages 7-14 will be held Saturday, September 8th.

This event was postponed from the originally scheduled date of June 16th.The Kids Triathlon is sponsored by the South Orange and Maplewood Departments of Recreation & Cultural Affairs. Entrants MUST be residents of South Orange or Maplewood between th...

Adult Night at the South Orange Pool - Sunday, August 12th

All South Orange adult residents are invited to the South Orange Pool on Sunday, August 12, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Enjoy and evening of musical entertainment and dinner poolside. Floats and friends are welcome. Residents without a Recreation I.D. are asked to show one proof of residency. Residents may also bring adult guests at no charge. The snack bar will be open wi...

Adult Night at the South Orange Pool - Sunday, August 12th

All South Orange adult residents are invited to the South Orange Pool on Sunday, August 12, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Enjoy and evening of musical entertainment and dinner poolside. Floats and friends are welcome. Residents without a Recreation I.D. are asked to show one proof of residency. Residents may also bring adult guests at no charge. The snack bar will be open wi...

National Night Out 2018

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Floods Hill

South Orange Hosts Naturalization Ceremony

“One of the unofficial mottos of South Orange is that everybody belongs here” said Stephen Schnall, South Orange Village Trustee. Those words rang true at the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Naturalization Ceremony on Wednesday, June 27th...

Giordano Recycling Company Is No Longer Taking Plastic Bags For Curbside Recycling

Changes in Curbside Single Stream Collection 2018

Note from Giordano:

The recycling industry at this moment is currently undergoing many serious changes that are effecting curbside single stream collection. China has recently put a ban on 24 different types of plastics, and also put strict quality standar...

Welcome To South Orange, Drive 25!

With very few exceptions, the speed limit throughout the Village is 25 miles per hour.

Along with barbeques, trips down the shore, and local ice cream runs, July and August mark the summer driving season. If you are driving in, or through South Orange, that means driving at 25 miles per hour. “Welcome to South Orange, now drive 25” says Lt....

South Orange Master Plan - Call for Volunteers

Township of South Orange Village has officially launched its Master Plan process, please consider helping shape the future of our community!

To Members of the South Orange Community:

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I share that the Township of South Orange Village has officially launched its Master Plan process which is expected to be completed and adopted in 18 months.  ...

Urgent Recycling News

Recycling laws will be strictly enforced by the recycling collector Giordano. Contamination of recycling will not be tolerated,

all items being recycled need to be cleaned of any food waste. Under no circumstance will Giordano collect recycling in plastic bags.  The Township has used single stream recycle processing for several years allowing all recyclable materials to b...

Rescue Squad Cadets Win Statewide Competition

On Saturday, June 11, the South Orange Rescue Squad took part in the 5th Annual Bayshore EMS Cadet Competition in Keyport, New Jersey at the Keyport First Aid Squad.

This event brought Emergency Medical Services cadet teams from New York and New Jersey together for a two day event that combines EMS skill competitions, educational experiences, training, and socializing with like-minded peers. 

Competing against...

South Orange Launches Humane Program to Reduce Feral Cat Population

The Board of Health in South Orange enacted an Ordinance to address the growing feral cat population in the Township.

On June 27, 2016, the Board of Health in South Orange enacted an Ordinance to address the growing feral cat population in the Township.

For years, the Township and many other municipalities in NJ have tried unsuccessfully to combat feral cat overpopul...Read on...

Burglary

A Holland Rd resident reported that sometime between 9:00 am, Thursday 7-12-18 & 8:30 am Thursday 7-19-18, actor(s) unknown entered his garage & removed his red, Yard Machines brand lawn mower. There were no signs of forced entry to the garage.

Burglary to Auto

An Elm Ct resident reported that sometime between 8:00 pm, Tuesday 7-17-18 & 6:00 am, Wednesday 7-18-18 actor(s) unknown entered her unlocked vehicle, rummaged through the interior & stole her Louis Vuitton hand bag along with all the contents.

Adult Arrest - DWI

Onique McFarlane, a 28 year old East Orange resident was arrested on Monday, 7-16-18 at approximately 6:40 pm for DWI. Officers stopped a black Nissan for a motor vehicle violation near the intersection of Academy St. & Hixon Pl. During the traffic stop

officers observed open containers of alcoholic beverages in the vehicle & determined that the driver (McFarlane) was DWI.  Officers arrested McFarlane and transported him to headquarters where he was processed accordingly.  

Adult Arrest - CDS

Hassan Foster, a 47 year old Newark resident was arrested on Monday, 7-16-18 at approximately 4:15 pm for possession of CDS. Officers stopped a suspicious person near the intersection of Hamilton Rd & Kingman Rd. During the on scene inquiry, officers

determined that Foster was in possession of CDS (heroin) & he was subsequently arrested without further incident. Officers transported Foster to headquarters where he was processed & charged accordingly.  

Adult Arrest - DWI

Ibukunolu Olayinka, a 27 year old Union resident was arrested on Friday, 7-13-18 at approximately 2:00 am for DWI. Officers stopped a grey Toyota for a motor vehicle violation near the intersection of Prospect St. & Second St. During the traffic stop,

officers observed open containers of alcoholic beverages in the vehicle & determined that the driver (Olayinka) was DWI.  Officers arrested Olayinka and transported him to headquarters where he was processed accordingly.  

Burglary to Auto

A Fielding Ct resident reported that sometime between 5:00 pm, Wednesday 7-4-18 & 07:15 am, Thursday 7-5-18 actor(s) unknown entered her unlocked vehicle & rummaged through the interior. Nothing appeared stolen at the time.

Adult Arrest - Burglary

Wesley Rosebure, a 43 year old Newark resident was arrested on Wednesday, 7-4-18 at approximately 7:30 pm for burglary. Detectives responded to the Maplewood Police Department where Rosebure had been arrested for an active warrant & questioned him in

regards to his possible involvement for a burglary that occurred on June 27th at a Holland Rd residence.  Rosebure gave detectives a statement & confessed to the burglary. Detectives processed Rosebure and charged him accordingly.  &...

Burglary to Auto

A Prospect St resident reported that sometime between 10:00 pm, Wednesday 7-4-18 & 05:30 am, Thursday 7-5-18 actor(s) unknown entered her unlocked vehicle & rummaged through the interior. Nothing appeared stolen at the time.