South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.340  August 14, 2025

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.
SO Summer Nights 2025

August 20


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Public Works Events
Metal Pickup: Tuesday, August 19
DPW will pickupmetal 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, August 21
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, August 23, 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.

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 Orange Village Council Meeting on Monday, August 18 at 7 PM
  • Community Relations Committee Meeting on Monday, August 18 at 7 PM
  • SO Senior Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 19 at 5 PM
  • SO Parking Authority Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 19 at 7 PM
  • Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 PM
  • SO Development Committee Meeting on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 PM
  • SO Environmental Commission Meeting on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 PM

Village Council Hot Topics

Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 8/18:

  • 2025-14 Ordinance authorizing handicapped parking for Andrea Wright at 6 Lackawanna Place
  • 2025-15 Bond Ordinance providing a supplemental appropriation of 1,500,000 for renovations to the Village Library facility
  • 2025-16 Ordinance amending Chapter 351 to acknowledge various charges and rates
  • 2025-17 Ordinance authorizing the Subdivision and Sale of Crest Drive w ROSI
  • 2025-18 Bond Ordinance proving for various capital improvements for the South Essex Fire Department
  • 2025-19 Ordinance amending and restating Chapter 242- Public Utilities of the Code of South Orange Village
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