Annual Hydrant Flushing Notice

Planned Htydrant Flushing Schedule

This is an important notification that New Jersey American Water crews will begin routine flushing of the water distribution system in your area starting June 20th at 9:00pm through July 9 so as to ensure that you continue to receive high-quality water se...

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.

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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...

Jewelry Sale

The Friends of the South Orange Public Library will hold their first-ever Jewelry Sale to Benefit the SOPL

The Friends of the South Orange Public Library will hold their first-ever Jewelry Sale on Saturday June 12, 2021, 11am-5pm, in the Library parking lot. The rain date is Saturday June 19. 

The sale will feature a large selection of vintage...

Container Days 2021

Due to overwhelming demand the South Orange Container Day appointments have been discontinued and the DPW is returning to a “first-come, first-served” basis.

Therefore, your previously scheduled appointment is no longer necessary and has been canceled.

Delays are expected but DPW staff will be on hand to move everyone along at a swift, steady, safe pace.

Please remember:

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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...

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