Welcome to the South Orange Weekly Digest!

The South Orange Weekly Digest gives you all the information you need to stay connected to your community, right here at your fingertips. Below you'll find updates about all the important and fun events happening this week in South Orange.

Village Trustee Lewis-Chang and Freewalkers will host a 3-mile walk for mental and physical health awareness to kickoff the Community Health Fair. This is a free event open to the public. The group will meet at 8 AM on Sept 9 at the Duck Pond.

ATTEND A VILLAGE 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. Please note that meetings are subject to change with short notice. Refer to our events calendar (select ALL calendars) for up-to-date information.

• Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, September 11 at 7 PM
• South Essex Fire Department Meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at 3 PM
• Health & Public Safety Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 12 at 6 PM
• Planning Board Special Meeting on Wednesday, September 13 at 7:30 PM
• Community Police Collaborative Meeting on Thursday, September 14 at 7:30 PM
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 14 at 7:30 PM

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Ordinances for Review:

• Ordinance #2023-11: An Ordinance Authorizing the Board of Trustees to File a Petition with The Legislature of the State of New Jersey for the Adoption of a Special Law to Authorize the Amendment of the Special Charter Governing The Township Of South Orange Village
• Ordinance #2023-12: An Ordinance of The Township of South Orange Village Amending and Restating Township of South Orange Village Code Chapter 254 – “Rental Property” With The Addition of Section 254-40 – “Lead-Based Paint Inspection” And Amending and Restating Chapter 143-21 “Rental Property Fees” With The Addition of Lead-Based Paint Inspection Fees