April 25th Container Day Canceled

The following scheduled container day event for the disposal of bulk waste is May 16th.  At this time the May event has not been affected.  Any further adjustments to scheduled events will continue to be communicated with residents. &...

Essex County Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling

At this time the Fall dates for the Essex County Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling events will still be in effect.  At this time it is recommended that any material residents anticipated on discarding at either of these events they hold on...

NJ Transit works to combat COVID-19 exposure

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Please be advised effective April 3, 2020, NJ Transit will be closing and locking up the waiting area and elevator to the South Orange Village Train Station. This is in an effort to aid in combating additional COVID-19 exposures due to gatherings inside.

Sewer Payment Grace Period Extended to May 1

The sewer grace period has been extended due to the Coronavirus.

On March 23, the Board of Trustees passed a resolution extending the grace period for sewer payments to May 1, 2020.  The Village has resolved that this additional grace period will allow residents additional time to make payments and extend some...

April 25th Container Day Canceled

Due to the current health crisis and the extension of the federal social distancing policies the first container day of 2020 which was scheduled for April 25th is canceled.

The following scheduled container day event for the disposal of bulk waste is May 16th.  At this time the May event has not been affected.  Any further adjustments to scheduled events will continue to be communicated with residents. &...

Coronavirus Testing Sites Near Essex County

There are now eleven "walk-in" or "drive-through" sites near Essex County

In order to be eligible for testing, individuals must be current New Jersey residents and experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness. Priority will be given to symptomatic individuals experiencing cough, fever (99.6 degrees or above) and shortness of br...

Essex County Hazardous Waste and Electronic Events Canceled

The Office of the County Executive has informed Essex County Utility Authority that the county Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling events that were scheduled for May have been canceled.

At this time the Fall dates for the Essex County Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling events will still be in effect.  It is recommended that any material residents anticipated on discarding at either of these events they hold onto until the ...

Homestead Rebate Benefit is Cancelled

Homestead Benefit Credit for 2017 Application is cancelled until further notice by the NJ Department of Treasury - Division of Taxation

THE DIRECTIVE BELOW WAS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ON 3/24/20: NOTE ****** 

In light of the fiscal uncertainty due to the unprecedented COVID-19 health emergency, the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Bud...

South Orange Affordable Housing

Applications are now being accepted for units at 320 Valley Street.

Governor Murphy Orders All Daycares Closed

Only those serving the children of essential workers can remain open past April 1.

Governor Phil Murphy has signed Executive Order No. 110, directing all child care centers in New Jersey to certify by Friday, March 27, that they will solely serve as emergency child care centers for the children of essential workers. Child care centers t...

South Orange Launches COVID-19 Info Portal

The new website aims to help residents guide through this difficult time.

South Orange Village President Sheena Collum and Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the South Orange COVID-19 Info Portal which features information about local government services, frequently asked questions, a directory of local businesses that a...

Governor Murphy Orders All Residents to Stay Home

Per Executive Orders, all residents are not to be out for non-essential reasons.

Governor Phil Murphy has signed executive orders 107 & 108 on Saturday mandating that most of New Jersey’s 9 million residents are to stay home. 

Per Executive Order 107, the only reasons that residents may leave the home ar...

South Orange Water Utility and NJAW Take Additional Precautions To Ensure Safe Water Supply

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The South Orange Water Utility and our water system operator and water source supplier, New Jersey American Water, are committed to the safety of our customers and employees and are both working to ensure the continued safety of our water supply during th...

Two South Orange Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

The 34-year-old male and 51-year-old male are the first known cases in South Orange.

As the Village continues to monitor the Coronavirus, we have been informed that South Orange has two residents who are confirmed coronavirus cases. The confirmed residents are a 34-year-old male and a 51-year-old male.  Neither are currently hosp...

Essex County Opens COVID-19 Testing Site in Newark

The drive-through site is meant for Essex County residents only.

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Freeholder President Brendan Gill and Vice President Wayne Richardson announced that Essex County will be opening a drive-through testing site for Essex County residents who are symptomatic of the Novel Co...

Village Offices Closed to the Public - Services Will Continue

Village Hall will remain open with a modified amount of services still available.

All municipal offices and facilities will be closed to the public until further notice. All departments will remain staffed to ensure the continued delivery of essential services. At this time, our staff will remain available through phone, email and our ...

Seton Hall University Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A female employee of SHU has tested positive. The employee is not a South Orange resident.

As the Village continues to monitor the Coronavirus, we now have learned that a female Seton Hall University employee has tested positive for the virus. This employee does not reside in South Orange and the University is working with her hometown&rsqu...

Energy Aggregation Program Update

If you are opted into the Energy Aggregation program, please read the following information carefully.

Around the middle of March 2020, South Orange residents who are participating in the SEA R-GEA program will be receiving a letter from Direct Energy about a contract price adjustment.  This bulletin is intended to explain that letter.

In 2019 the ...

NJ Transit Issues Update on Precautionary Measures Against Coronavirus

Agency's Internal Task Force Works Closely with Public Health Officials

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT today issued an update on the precautionary measures taken by the agency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), ensuring the agency is taking all appropriate precautions to protect employees and custome...

Coronavirus - What You Need To Know

All the latest surrounding the Coronavirus

Making Way for the Greenway, Clean Up Begins

A Healthy and Safe Forest in New Waterlands is Key to Success.

Some regular visitors to the south end of New Waterlands field in South Orange have been surprised to see many fallen trees removed and invasive knotweed being cleared. But what looks like deforestation now is actually the first step of a much larger proj...

Annual Health Report Released for 2019

Every year the Township of South Orange Village releases a report that updates residents about the activities of the South Orange Health Department.

Proposed Redevelopment of 270 and 299 Irvington Avenue

Review preliminary concept designs presented on February 5th and submit your feedback in advance of our next forum.

A community meeting regarding a proposal for 270 and 299 Irvington Avenue was held on Wednesday, February 15th at Congregation Beth El. Approximately 60 residents attended the forum to learn more about the project, provide feedback and ask questions.&...

Calling All Volunteers!

One of our most valuable resources is the volunteers who take time out of their busy schedules to help make South Orange among the best places to live, work, and visit in New Jersey.

Volunteering in South Orange broadly falls into two categories:

• South Orange Statutory Boards - Boards strictly governed by State statutes and for which appointments are limited to a finite number of individuals for fixed terms.
• South Orange Committees, Adv...

United States Census 2020

Presentation given at the Monday, January 13, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting.

Linked below is the presentation which was presented by Mr. Kraiker from the Census Bureau to the Board.

South Orange First Quarter “SO Healthy” Campaign

South Orange, NJ (January 5, 2020) To boost healthy community activities during the winter, the Township of South Orange Village, South Orange Village Center Alliance, and Seton Hall University are partnering to launch a SO Healthy Campaign this quarter.

The campaign seeks  to encourage our community to team up and adopt consistent healthy habits during the first three months of the year. Habits that will persist and serve to optimize community health and wellbeing for years to come. Prizes will ...

Burglary to Auto

On March 29, 2020 a Warwick Avenue resident reports unknown person(s) entered their vehicle, which was parked in their driveway, during the overnight hours. The victim reports nothing missing at this time however the glove box and center console were rans...

Criminal Sexual Contact/ Harassment

On March 27, 2020 George Berkeley, a 69 year old East Orange resident, responded to South Orange Police Department in reference to an investigation he was the subject of.  While at South Orange Police Department he was advised he was bei...

Shoplifting

On March 26, 2020 at approximately 7:30pm an employee observed a customer conceal two bottles of vodka and exit the store.  Joseph Underhill, a 41 year old Morristown resident was stopped by South Orange Police a short distance away.  Un...

Burglary to Auto

An Arnold Terrace resident reported someone gained entry into there vehicle, while it was parked in their driveway, during the overnight hours on March 25th thru March 26th.  The only item taken was a car charger.  

Shoplifting Arrest

On march 14th Haywood Newsome, a 45 year old East Orange resident was arrested for shoplifting at Walgreens on South Orange Avenue. Mr. Newsome also had an active warrant out of East Orange.  He was issued a summons for shoplifting, given a new c...

Shoplifting Arrest

On March 9th Yolanda Shubrick, a 48 year old East Orange resident was arrested for shoplifting at Stop and Shop on Valley Street.  Shubrick was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.  She was charged with Shoplifting and P...

Auto Theft Arrest

On March 17th at approximately 7:30pm a Dominos Pizza delivery driver reported while delivering pizza to a resident on Academy Street an unknown person entered his vehicle and fled south on Academy Street.  Victim also noticed his vehicle pull ov...

Auto Theft

Three auto thefts were reported over the last couple weeks from victims driveways on Reynolds Place, Speir drive and Prospect Street.  The vehicles were taken during the overnight hours and all were recovered in Newark. 

Burglary at Seton Hall University

On March 2, 2020 detectives responded to a report of several offices that were entered and ransacked in Jubilee Hall and the Rec Center at Seton Hall University.  After reviewing surveillance video from those two locations a suspect was developed...

HOMESTEAD REBATE BENEFIT

HOMESTEAD BENEFIT CREDIT FOR 2017 APPLICATION IS CANCELLED TILL FURTHER NOTICE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - DIVISION OF TAXATION.

THE DIRECTIVE BELOW WAS RECEIVED FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ON 3/24/20:

NOTE **** In light of the fiscal uncertainty due to the unprecedented COVID-19 health emergency, the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ha...

SEWER DUE DATE EXTENDED UNTIL 5/1/20

SEWER GRACE PERIOD EXTENDED DUE TO COVID - 19

The board of trustee of the Township of South Orange Village has by resolution authorized the Tax Collector to extend the grace period for sewer payment through 5/1/20 to give home owners additional time to make their sewer payments for this year. The boa...

CLOSING OF TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ORANGE OFFICES TO THE PUBLIC.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ORANGE OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 3/31/20

As most of you might have known by now that The Village offices are closed to the public through 3/31/20, the Tax department are still available to answer any question that you may have via phone and by email. We are still accepting tax and sewer payments...