South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.264  January 11, 2024

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.


MLK Luminary Installation & Canned Food Drive

Our World Needs More Light!
Join us in Meadowland Park Monday, January 15th for the largest display of MLK Day luminaries in SOMA.  In partnership with the Community Coalition on Race, the park will be filled with light from the luminaries as well as special lighting and video installations using equipment donated by SOPAC.
Every luminary will be weighted down by canned food that will be donated to a local food pantry after the events.
Bring your cans of food down to the Skate House (5 Mead St) starting at 2pm on 1/15, then join us at 5pm for a ceremonial lighting with local officials and then wander the park to experience the installation!

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Public Works Events

Christmas Tree Pick up: Tuesdays; Jan 2 - Jan 31
Christmas trees will be picked up from the curb beginning the first full week of January. Trees must be free of ornaments, lighting, wire, decorations, plastic wrap or tree stands. No wreaths or other holiday decorations will be collected.
Metal Pickup: Tuesday, January 16
DPW will pickup metal recyclables for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is 6 item limit for this pickup. Metal Pickup Form
Household Bulk Pickup: Thursday, January 18
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 6 item limit for this pickup. Bulk Pickup Form
For future pickup dates and to make an appointment, please call DPW at 973-378-7741 ext. 1.

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.

  • South Essex Fire Department Meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 3 PM
  • SO Senior Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 5 PM
  • SO Parking Authority Meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 7 PM
  • South Orange Library Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:30 PM
  • South Orange Downtown Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 17 at 8:30 AM
  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 PM
  • Special BOT Budget Presentation Meeting on Saturday, January 20 at 9 AM
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