South Orange Public Library

The vision of the South Orange Public Library is the integral physical and virtual gateway by which our broad and diverse community may access information, congregate to freely exchange ideas, celebrate literacy and cultural growth in a leisurely yet live...

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages works to develop, identify and coordinate resources, policies, programs and services that support and empower all residents of South Orange and Maplewood to age in place as full community members. Learn more >

Seton Village

Seton Village is a community in South Orange, New Jersey and proud to be a part of the Neighborhood Preservation Program. Come visit our central business corridor on Irvington Avenue and stroll our tree lined streets filled with beautiful turn of...

SOPAC

The mission of SOPAC is to enrich individual lives, and to engage and serve those in our community and beyond, through arts experiences that inspire and transform. Learn More>

South Orange Downtown

Welcome to South Orange Downtown! Food lovers can indulge in cuisine from all over the world. Many of the retailers offer a personalized shopping experience and enrichment classes where you can learn anything from playing an instrument to making floral ar...

Seton Hall

One of the country's leading Catholic universities, SHU is home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 rigorous majors, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Pr...

Air Quality Alert

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT

** Out of an abundance of caution outdoor activities have been cancelled today, June 7, including recreation programs and the Farmers Market.** Reduce or avoid outdoor activity and consider wearing a mask when outside. 

Check Local Air Qu...

TRAFFIC NOTICE: ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

PSE&G - South Orange Avenue Gas Line Project

On or about June 12th, 2023 and continuing for up to four (4) months

PSE&G will be replacing gas mains and gas service lines on:

-South Orange Ave between Ward Place and Valley Street

Construction to take place M-F beginning at 7am

-Section between Prospe...

Revaluation Update

As Phase 1 comes to a close, make sure to get your interior inspections scheduled and completed.

The Village is nearing the end of Phase 1, interior inspections of all properties. If you have not had an interior inspection of your property completed, please call PROFESSIONAL PROPERTYAPPRAISERS at 866-957-1388 to schedule an appointment. An INTERIOR I...

Regulation of Leaf Blower Use

An ordinance limiting and regulating the use of leaf blowers.

A summary of the ordinance passed in 2022 appears below. You can view the full ordinance here.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #2022-06A Ordinance of The Township of South Orange Village In Essex County, New Jersey To Create Chapter 187 Of The Code To Calm, ...

Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

The Low Income Home Water Assistance Program

The Department of Community Affairs has a Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This is a federally funded program designed to help low-income households reduce the balances they have on their resid...

South Orange Village Home Improvement Program

Announcing the South Orange Village Home Improvement Program for income qualified homeowners.

Does your home need repairs? We invite you to apply to South Orange Village’s Home Improvement Program where income-qualified homeowners can receive up to $10,000 in repairs, including: 

• Roofs
• Foundations
• Heating & Electrical
• Weatherization (wind...

RECYCLING: Missed Collections

Didn't get your recycling picked up? Here's what to do.

As our new recycling hauler, F. Basso Rubbish Removal, becomes familiar with our streets they are incurring more missed pick ups than they expected. In order to improve service to South Orange, they are adding an additional truck to their routes. Addition...

Housing Element and Fair share Plan

Amended HEFSP to be presented to So Orange Planning Board Monday 11/7

The South Orange Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (“HEFSP”) exhibits the Village of South Orange’s commitment to providing opportunities for the development of affordable housing within the Village. This document seeks to ...

Dresdner Robin presents Cameron courts redesign

On October 10, Dresdner Robin presented a conceptual redesign of the Cameron tennis court areas to the Board of Trustees.

The concept presented was developed after several public input sessions and a community survey.  The concept consists of Paddle Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts, Resiliency Adventure Garden, Rain Garden, Fitness Stations, Picni...

Accessory Dwelling Units

On September 12, 2022, the South Orange Planning firm, Topology, proposed an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance for introduction to the Board of Trustees.

What is an ADU? 

Proposed Ordinance Definition: “A self-contained portion of a principal, one-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, or an accessory structure, used as a secondary housing unit independent of the primary dwelling unit, that can only...

Grove Park Tree Removal

Grove Park Tree Replacement and Landscape Planning

South Orange, NJ (October 21, 2022)

Thanks for inquiring about what’s going on here in Grove Park!  As you can see, many large trees were recently removed.  Most of these trees were ash trees, a species that was widely used in t...

Monkeypox - What You Need To Know

All the latest surrounding Monkeypox.

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not usually cause serious illness. However, if left untreated it can result in further illness and hospitalization. Monkeypox is a new virus in the United States, and public health officials are closely monito...

Joint Exploratory Committee - Fire Svcs

Presentations, reports, video and news coverage related to fire merger.

The South Orange & Maplewood Joint Exploratory Committee on Fire Services hosted a community meeting on July 26, 2021. The community is encouraged to review materials below and provide feedback to the governing bodies.

Presentation: A copy of the prese...

Coronavirus - What You Need To Know

All the latest surrounding the Coronavirus

DWI Arrest

On June 6, 2023, at approximately midnight, officers were dispatched to the area of Ridgewood Road and West Montrose Avenue on a report of a single car crash.  When officers arrived, they spoke with the driver, Marc DePoe, a 45-year-old West Oran...

Theft of Bicycle

On June 3, 2023, victim reported his bicycle stolen from West South Orange Avenue and Trenchard Place.  Detective Bureau is investigating the theft. 

Shoplifting Arrest

On June 3, 2023 William Minitee a 50 year oild Newark resident was arrested for shoplifting at Stop and Shop on Valley Street.  Minitee was in possession of $130 dollar's worth of merchandise.  Minitee also had an active warrant...

Theft

On June 2, 2023, several SOPD police barricades were stolen from the area of Montrose Avenue and Centre Street.  If anyone has any information as to their whereabouts, please contact Det. Felix at (973) 763-3000 x7795.  &nbs...

The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

The State Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides funds to assist low-income households (at or below 60%) of State median income) with water and wastewater bills (sewer). It can help you pay arrears for your water and sewer bills. ...

2023 2nd Qtr. Tax Bill Due Date - 5/1/2023

The 2023 2nd. qtr. tax bills are due on 5/1/2023. The grace period ends on 5/10/2023. All payments received after the end of business day on 5/10/2023 will accrue interest from 5/1/2023. Payments can be mailed to the village offices, left at our secure dr...

2023 SEWER BILLS

2023 Sewer bills have been recently mailed and should be received shortly. The bill date is March 1, 2023. The grace period for payment ends on March 30, 2023. Payments can be made in person, via the tax office drop box located on the 3rd floor at 76 Sout...

NEW LOOK AND NAVIGATION OF THE UPDATED TAX PAYMENT PORTAL

Online tax and sewer payments can be made at www.southorange.org/302.

The online tax payment website has been updated.  It now provides a two-year tax history and bill print capability, allowing for residents to print a duplicate bill at home if n...

2023 1st Quarter Due Date is 2/1/2023

The 2023 1st. qtr. tax bills are due on 2/1/2023. The grace period ends on 2/10/2023. All payments received after the end of business day on 2/10/2023 will accrue interest from 2/1/2023. Payments can be mailed to the village offices, left at our secure dr...

2022 4th Qtr. Due date is 11/1/2022

The 2022 4th qtr. tax bills are due on 11/1/2022. The grace period ends on 11/10/2022. All payments received after the end of business day on 11/10/2022 will accrue interest from 11/1/2022. Payments can be mailed to the village offices, left at our secure...

2022 FINAL TAX BILLS

The 2022 Final tax bills are being mailed the week of August 29, 2022. This mailing will  include the status of third quarter billing, along with the billing for 2022 4th, 2023 1st. qtr. and 2023 2nd qtr. The due date for 2022 4th qtr. is 11/1/22...

ESTIMATED TAX BILLS

In accordance with the Chapter 72 Laws of 1994, the Township of South Orange Village is issuing estimated tax bills for the 3rd quarter tax installment due on 8/1/22. The 3^rd qtr. estimated bills will be mailed during the week of June 14, 2022. The due da...

Schedule Your Water Meter Upgrade Today

To help ensure the accuracy of our water meters we must periodically change them, and the meter serving your property is due to be changed. There is no cost to you to have this work performed but the installation will require access to your basement or ut...