Welcome to the South Orange Weekly Digest!

Here you will receive weekly updates about all the important and fun events in town! The South Orange Weekly Digest comes out every Monday morning to give readers on the go all the information they need at their fingertips to stay engaged.

It's Not too Late to Participate in the 2020 Census!

Haven't responded to the Census yet? No problem!
April 1, 2020 is a reference point, not a deadline for responding. You can self respond to the Census until August 14th!
Can't find your Census mailing? No problem!
Did you know - you can complete your census by telephone, as well as online or via snail mail? Follow the link below for more information.

https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond/responding-by-phone.html

Stay Up-To-Date on COVID-19 in S.O.

For the most recent and up to date information regarding the current status in South Orange, we recommend checking the COVID-19 webpage linked below. Village President Sheena Collum provides regular updates to keep residents safe and informed.

https://southorangecovid19.com/
Do you have a question that has not been addressed? Please submit your questions to the Clerk's Office to clerk@southorange.org or https://bit.ly/April_THFAQ

Special Events Hosted by SOMA

Join SOMA 2 Towns for All Ages and the South Orange Senior Social Worker, Carol Berman for special events throughout April and May.
Support Group, Mondays at 11 am- Senior Social Worker, Carol Berman hosts a discussion about what's keeping us going through the COVID19 crisis: home based activities, staying connected with the outside world, working remotely, singing, dancing, acknowledging our fears, managing our anxiety. Join the zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 918 6135 5140. Password: 941137.
Sing for Hope and SOMA2Towns, Mondays at 1 pm- A concert series to cheer you up and get you humming along. Join the zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 926 8826 0494. Password: 535276.
Movement with Lexi, Wednesdays at 11 am- Lexi hosts a movement class to get you on your feet and make exercise fun! Join the zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 996 4728 8417. Password: 308844.

Pickup Events

Metal Pickup- On Tuesday, May 19, DPW will pickup metal recyclables for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is 6 item limit for this pickup.
Household Bulk Pickup- On Thursday, May 21, DPW will collect household bulk items with the exception of metal and electronics for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is a limit of 6 items for this pickup.

For more information or to schedule a future pickup, please contact the Public Works Department at 973-378-7741 x1.

Small Business Saturdays

In support of the local businesses in Maplewood and South Orange, Maplewood Village Alliance, South Orange Village Center, and Springfield Avenue Partnership have started—Saturdays in May—where every Saturday is a Small Business Saturday.

The campaign aims to inform local residents that many businesses are open after adapting their business practices to promote safe operations, while still offering the same quality goods and services.
SOUTH ORANGE OPEN BUSINESSES
MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE OPEN BUSINESSES
SPRINGFIELD AVE MAPLEWOOD OPEN BUSINESSES

Attend a Town Meeting

Want to get more involved in your community? Attend a meeting. You will get a first-hand look at all the ins and outs of our town and it is a great way to participate and make a difference in the town. Please note that meetings are subject to change with short notice. Refer to our events calendar for up-to-date information.

Please use the links provided for each meeting for information on attendance options. Checking a meeting status the day before or the day of will provide the most accurate information.

Board of Trustees Annual Organization Meeting on Monday, May 18 at 8 PM
Senior Advisory Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 5 PM
Parking Authority Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:15 PM
SOPL Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 PM
SOVCA Meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:30 AM
Design Review Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 PM
Development Committee Meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 PM
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 PM

South Orange Village Alerts & Notifications

Give us a call! 973-378-7715