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.
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County Safe Streets Plan MeetingSOMa residents are invited to a community meeting next Monday for the Essex County Safe Streets Action Plan! Following a short presentation, share your feedback via online or paper survey. Help Essex County create a plan to improve pedestrian, bicycling, and traffic safety in SOMa and throughout the county! Can't make the meeting?
Fill out the county's online survey at bit.ly/essex-ss4a by March 31 to share your concerns and ideas using an interactive map. South Orange will also seek community input later in the year to develop a South Orange-specific Safe Streets Plan.
This meeting will be held in-person on March 17 at 7:30 PM at The Loft at the Baird and available virtually with the meeting link. |
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CCR EventsDeconstructing Racism Workshop Part II- Mondays throughout March @ CHS, 7-9 pm
Discussions on how white supremacist ideology has impacted people of color and how it has negatively impacted white people, limiting our nation’s evolution and advancement. Then we’ll focus on the various ways white supremacy, and its affiliated racism, can be disrupted and deconstructed through individual, group, government and national endeavors. |
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Open Space Trust Fund Proposed Increase
South Orange Village is considering a referendum to increase the Open Space Tax Levy to support the preservation and enhancement of parks, recreational facilities, and natural areas.
We invite you to share your thoughts and learn more about how this effort will help maintain and enhance our open spaces for future generations. Our first Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 7PM, Baird Community Center's Stage & Screen Room. |
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YouthNet Board Recruit
YouthNet is recruiting new board members to join our organization. We are a local 501(c)(3) whose programs support students at MMS, SOMS, CHS and throughout the SOMA community.
Our Mission is to build a community where young people in MAPSO develop a sense of belonging, find inspiration, fulfill their potential and achieve success.
Please contact youthnet@somayouthnet.org with any inquiries or interest. |
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Call for Local DancersHave a young choreographer in your household who could use a healthy challenge? Maybe you used to dance and would love to put something together with some dancer friends? JOIN OUR MEADOWLAND PARK CHOREOGRAPHY CHALLENGE! It's completely free as long as you show up to perform. You have five months to create your 2-3 minute piece! Register by April 13! |
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Start Smart: From Idea to LLCThinking about starting a business or taking yours to the next level? Join us at Start Smart: From Idea to LLC on March 20 at 5 PM at The Co-Lab! This event is designed to connect aspiring and current entrepreneurs with essential resources, expert insights, and networking opportunities. Attendees will hear from a panel of industry professionals, including a business consultant, a lawyer, and the Executive Director of South Orange Downtown, who will share guidance on launching and growing a successful business.
Free for past Co-Lab pop-up businesses, $10 for all other attendees. Registration required! |
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Public Works Events
Metal Pickup: Tuesday, March 18
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, March 20
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
Electronic Recycling: Saturday, March 22; 8 AM-noon
South Orange and Maplewood residents are welcome to access the recycling facility at 300 Walton Ave to dispose of e-waste (electronic) items. Accepted items can be found here. |
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ATTEND A VILLAGE MEETINGWant 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. Village Council Hot Topics Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 3/24: - 2025-03 Ordinance granting municipal consent to NJ American Water
- 2025-04 Ordinance amending and restating Village Code Chapter 146 Filming Section 5 Fees
- 2025-05 Ordinance amending and restating Village Code Chapter 157 Fire Prevention Section 7
- 2025-06 Ordinance appropriating 120000 in general capital fund for undertaking of renovations to Municipal Building
Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 4/14: - 2025-07 Bond Ordinance providing for the Local Units allocable share of Capital Improvement projects for JMEUC
- 2025-08 Ordinance to exceed the Municipal budget Appropriation Limits and to establish a Cap Bank
- 2025-09 Bond Ordinance providing for various capital improvements appropriating $6,388,595 and authorizing issuance of $4,807,250
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