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.

Public Works Events
Spring Cleanup: curbside pickup March 31- April 28
Mulch & Hummus Delivery: Friday, April 23
Residents who have prescheduled will receive a mulch delivery. You can schedule a delivery via our online form. Limit one product per delivery per month. Deliveries cost $50 per drop off.

Book Swap

The Friends of SOPL are holding their first-ever Book Swap on Saturday April 26 at the Baird from 1-4 PM!
Please bring up to 10 books in good condition to SWAP! This is a free and family-friendly event. Children are especially encouraged to participate – bring your kids’ no-longer wanted books, and bring your kids!

SOMA Two Towns Events

Repair Cafe: April 27; 2-5 PM, Baird Center
Bring your beloved items in need of repair to the Baird at 5 Mead St. Please call 973-763-6391 or email SOMA2Towns@gmail.com to reserve your spot and to let us know what you need fixed.

Upcoming Events
River Day: Cleaning up our section of the Rahway River on May 4
Rescue Squad 5K: Register for the SORS 5k on May 19
Blues in the Loft: Featuring Blues People, Dave Keyes & Chuck Lambert May 4
SOPAC Celebrates: Where Art, Community & Love take center stage June 12

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, April 21 at 7 PM
Walk, Bike, Ride South Orange Committee Meeting on Monday, April 21 at 8 PM
Strategic Partnership & Citizen Engagement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 8:30 AM
South Essex Fire Department Meeting on Tuesday, April 22 at 3 PM
Public Works & Utilities Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 24 at 8 AM
Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 PM

Village Council Hot Topics

Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 4/28:

2025-10 Bond Ordinance for various improvements to the Water Utility Appropriating $1,000,000 Bond or Note

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