A Statement on Bird Mortality

In late May, wildlife managers in multiple states began receiving reports of sick and dying birds with eye swelling and crusty discharge, as well as neurological signs. More recently, additional reports have been received from New Jersey.

While the majorit...

The South Orange and Maplewood Joint Exploratory Committee on Fire Services - Community Meeting

The South Orange & Maplewood Joint Exploratory Committee on Fire Services hosted a community meeting on July 26 in South Orange.

- Presentation: A copy of the presentation is available here: South Orange & Maplewood Fire Services Community Meeting

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South Orange Community Survey: Policing, Public Safety and Wellness

A community survey on policing, public safety and wellness. Your participation will help shape policy and process.

As part of its Community Care & Justice program, the Village of South Orange with the help of  Seton Hall University is conducting an anonymous survey of its residents. Meant to gauge the community’s pulse on issues of policing and public saf...

Statement from the South Orange Board of Trustees and Maplewood Township Committee Regarding Antisem

We are proud to live in and serve the South Orange and Maplewood communities. The diversity of our towns add to their richness and, for many of us, was one of the reasons we were drawn to these communities.

Living in diversity brings with it not only blessings but also responsibility. We have not been immune to the increased bias and hate that has taken root in our nation in recent years. We are grateful that time and time again, when those who seek to sow s...

South Orange Water Utility - Payment Plans Now Available

Payment Plans can be established for your past due balances.

We recognize that many people are facing additional hardship due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, making it difficult to stay current on your water bills.  To help, as of 7/12/2021 and going forward, we are offering payment plans to assis...

Annual Hydrant Painting

Notice that the Water Utility has begun their annual hydrant painting.

Notice that the Water Utility has begun their annual hydrant painting. 

The hydrants on the following table are the streets are on the 2021 schedule.

Read on...

S&P Global Issues “Positive” Outlook on South Orange Village

S&P Global improves South Orange Village credit rating.

(July 1, 2021) – Karen Hartshorn Hilton, Village Trustee, and Chair of the South Orange Village Finance Committee, announced that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has revised its outlook for South Orange from stable to positive.” Hartshorn H...

Manitou Supplemental Report on Fire Services

Manitou was tasked with updating its study to provide timely and fact-based data as the process of planning for a merger of the two agencies continues.

In October 2017, Manitou, Inc. delivered its final report, “An Analysis of the Operational Efficiencies of and the Feasibility of Consolidation, Merger, or Sharing of South Orange and Maplewood’s Municipal Fire Protection Serv...

Extended Evening Hours this Summer

South Orange Village announces summer hours including extended evening hours on Mondays nights.

Beginning the first week of June and running through Labor Day South Orange Village will be open during the evening on Mondays until 7pm. Specific hours for those departments affected are listed below. 

The late hours on Monday evenings are a pilo...

Updated COVID-19 Policies

South Orange Village has updated their COVID-19 policies and procedures. These changes are in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 242, issued May 25.

The following changes impacting public buildings and outdoor spaces will go into effect in South Orange on Friday, May 28:

Mask Mandates

• Masks are no longer required in outdoor public spaces but the public is allowed to wear masks at their own discretion.*
• T...

COVID-19 Vaccine Comes to Essex County

Click "Vaccine Overview" to learn how to register and help by volunteering.

Coronavirus - What You Need To Know

All the latest surrounding the Coronavirus

Community Care & Justice Program

Initiated by Village President Sheena Collum, the Community Care & Justice (CC&J) initiative is a collaboration between the South Orange community, Seton Hall University and Essex County.

South Orange, NJ (March 5, 2021) South Orange Village has announced the launch of the “Community Care & Justice” pilot program and encourages stakeholders to join on Sunday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. for a town hall to solicit feedback.

Initiated b...

Baird Center Closed for Construction

Please be advised that the Baird Center, 5 Mead Street, is closed for construction until further notice.

There is no access to the building or related facilities; the public is not allowed inside the construction fence for any purpose. For the convenience and safety of those using the parks and practice fields portable toilets have been placed outside of the...

Stolen Autos

Several motor vehicles were stolen over the last couple weeks during the overnight hours.  On July 8th a BMW was stolen from a residence on Grove Road, on July 10th a Toyota was stolen from a residence on Academy Street and on July 24th an Acura ...

Burglary Arrest

On July 7, 2021 at approximately 6:45pm a business on Valley Street was burglarized.  Victim was able to provide video surveillance from inside the building where subject can be seen walking and crawling throughout the first floor.  The ...

2021 3rd QUARTER TAX BILLS ARE NOW DUE

The 3rd qtr. tax bills are now due. The due date for 3rd qtr. tax bills is August 1, 2021. The grace period for payment is August 10, 2021.   For your convenience, payments can be made at SOUTHORANGE.ORG, sent  by mail or left inside our...

2021 3rd qtr. Estimated Bills have been mailed

2021 3rd qtr. Estimated Bills

The 2021 3rd qtr. estimated bills were mailed to residents during the week of 6/14/2021.  Please expect your bill by mail if you haven't received it already. The due date is August 1, 2021. The grace period for payment is August 10, 2021...

NEW VILLAGE SUMMER HOURS

South Orange Village will begin new Summer hours effective 6/1/2021 through 9/3/2021. The new hours are as follows:

Monday 8:30am-7pm

Tuesday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

Friday 8:30-1pm

This will provide residents with a weekly late night. During late night hours,...

TAX OFFICE LOBBY OPENING TO THE PUBLIC ON 5/19/2021

The Tax Office lobby will be open to the public effective 5/19/2021. Covid-19 protocols remain in effect. Masks must be worn at all times within the the tax office lobby, as well as, throughout the building. Visitors are asked to respect social distance r...

2021 2nd QTR. TAX BILLS ARE DUE

2nd Qtr. Tax Bills Due

The 2021 2nd qtr. tax bills are due on May 1, 2021. The grace period for payment ends on May 10, 2021. Cash payments are not being accepted at this time as we are officially open for business but closed to the public. For your convenience, payments can be...

2021 SEWER BILLS DUE 4/12/21

2021 SEWER BILLS

The 2021 Sewer Bills are on the way. Please expect them by mail during the week of March 8th. The grace period for payment is April 12, 2021. Cash payments are not being accepted at this time as we are officially open for business but closed to the public...