South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.299  September 12, 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.
Comm Day/Health Fair 2024

Stride for Your Mind
Join us to kick-off Community Day at 9am at the South Orange Train Station Gazebo for the Stride For Your Mind 3-mile stroll through the beautiful and historic Montrose District. Stride For Your Mind is a collaboration between FreeWalkers and Olivia Lewis-Change, Ph.D., to raise awareness and support for mental health and wellness in our community. FREE registration at www.freewalkers.org
Questions about FreeWalkers? 
Email: usebrain.olc@gmail.com
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Townhall meetings - water system sale 2024

Ballot Referendum on Water Sale System
South Orange Village has scheduled three town hall meetings to discuss the potential sale of the water system to New Jersey American Water (NJAW). These meetings are part of a broader outreach plan aimed at informing and engaging the community before the issue appears on the November ballot.
“Our goal is to provide as much information as possible to South Orange residents regarding the potential sale of the water system to NJAW,” said Mayor Sheena Collum. “These three town halls are an important part of our outreach plan as they will allow residents to ask their questions directly to elected officials, staff members, and representatives from NJAW.”
The town hall meetings will be held on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, September 25, 7 p.m. – Virtual
  • Wednesday, October 9, 7 p.m. – In-person, Baird Community Center, 5 Mead St, 3rd Floor

Links to attend the virtual meetings will be posted on the Village website calendar. All meetings will be recorded and available on the website.

Public Works Events
Household Bulk Pickup: Thursday, Sept 19
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
Container Day: Saturday, Sept 21, 8 AM; 300 Walton Ave
South Orange residents are welcome to drop off household bulk items at the Public Works facility between 8 AM and 1:30 PM. Proof of residency is required and no commercial vehicles (U-Haul's/ Home Depot rental vans) are permitted on the property. Electronics, construction material, and hazardous waste will not be accepted at these events.
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Public Health Announcement

If your student is missing required immunizations to start the school year and you do not have a pediatrician, please contact Essex County  to schedule an appointment for free childhood vaccinations: https://www.essexcountynjvaccination.org/vaccine/list”

Upcoming Events
Community Day & Health Fair on 9/21 at Meadowland Park

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.

  • Community Relations Committee Meeting on Monday, September 16 at 7 PM
  • Walk, Bike, Ride SO Committee Meeting on Monday, September 16 at 8 PM
  • SO Senior Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 PM
  • SO Parking Authority Meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 PM
  • SO Library Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:30 PM
  • South Orange Downtown Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 8:30 AM
  • Founders Park Meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 PM
  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 PM
  • SO Development Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 PM
  • SO Environmental Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 PM

Village Council Hot Topics

Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 10/14:

  • 2024-19 Ordinance to amend the Code section 340-22 with respect to loading and unloading on Irvington Ave.
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