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  1. Home

  2. Your Government

    1. Governing Body
      1. Board of Trustees
        1. Village Trustee Mark Rosner
        2. Village Trustee Howard Levison
        3. Village Trustee Deborah Davis Ford
        4. Village Trustee Karen Hartshorn Hilton
        5. Village Trustee Walter Clarke
        6. Village Trustee Steve Schnall
      2. Village President
        1. Welcome Letter
    2. Departments
      1. Administration
      2. Assessor
        1. Tax Appeals
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. New Jersey Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights
      3. Building Department / Code Enforcement
        1. Building Department
          1. Inspections
            1. Inspecton Checklist
          2. Guidelines
            1. Burglar and Fire Alarm Guidelines
            2. Heating and Cooling Equipment
            3. Hiring a Contractor
            4. Shed Requirements
            5. Deck Construction Checklist
            6. Stand-By Generator Requirements
          3. Construction Code Enforcement
        2. Code Enforcement
          1. Fire Extinguisher Regulations
          2. Smoke and CO Detector Regulations
      4. Clerk's Office
        1. Duties of the Village Clerk
        2. Elections
        3. Registrar & Vital Statistics Information
      5. Engineering / Zoning
        1. Current Construction Projects
      6. Finance Department
        1. Purchasing
      7. Fire Department
        1. Fire Safety For Jewish Observances
        2. Home Fire Safety Tips
        3. Thanksgiving Safety Tips
      8. Department of Health and Animal Control
        1. Animal Control
          1. Most Abused Ordinances
          2. Pet Licenses
          3. New Pet Ordinances
          4. Recalls
          5. Nuisance Wildlife
          6. Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return Program
          7. Psittacosis (Parrott Fever)
        2. Emergency / Hospitals
        3. Health Education
          1. Medical Waste and Needle Disposal
        4. Environmental Health
        5. Public Health Nursing
        6. Vital Statistics
        7. Health Articles
          1. Zika Virus Information
          2. FAQ: Meningococcal Vaccination for Adolescents
          3. Boosting Athletic Performance Comes With Risks
          4. Lyme Disease Resources for Clinicians
          5. NJ Poison Center Sees Spike in Mushroom Poisoning
        8. File of Life
        9. Annual Health Report
        10. Mold and Sewage Cleaning
        11. Product Recalls
          1. SodaStream Recalls Carbonating Bottles
          2. Elevated Levels of Mercury in Faiza Beauty Cream
        12. Lead Information
          1. Lead Recalls
            1. KHS America recalls Children’s Musical Instrument
            2. FDA Warns of Lead Poisoning Risk Fr. Cosmetic Clay
            3. L.L. Bean Water Bottles Recalled for Lead
            4. Oriental Packing Co. Curry Powder Recalled
            5. Spices USA Recalls Turmeric for Elevated Lead
            6. Benches Sold With Grand Pianos
            7. Aroma Imports Inc. Recalls Nabelsi brand Thyme
            8. Lead Poisonings Leads to Thyme Recall
            9. Importer Recalls Ground Cumin Due to Lead
            10. FDA warns consumers not to use Balguti
          2. Lead Laws
          3. Lead Safety for Construction
        13. Backyard Chicken Pilot Project
      9. Information Technology
      10. Library
      11. Municipal Court
        1. Pay Parking Tickets Online
      12. Office of Emergency Management
        1. When Emergencies Occur
          1. Community Emergency Response Team
          2. Create a Family Emergency Plan
          3. First Aid Kit 
          4. Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit
          5. Planning for Specific Disasters
            1. Fire
            2. Power Outages
            3. Winter Storms
          6. Contact Specific Agencies for Help
        2. South Orange Alert Center
        3. SO Alerts
      13. Parking Authority
        1. History & Mission
        2. Mobile Now! App
        3. Meters & Pay Stations
        4. Residential Parking
        5. Commuter Parking
        6. Overnight Parking
        7. Waiting Lists
        8. Jitney Bus
        9. Permit Fees & Rules
        10. Maps
        11. Frequently Asked Questions
        12. Parking Authority Budgets & Audits
        13. Forms
        14. Official Records
      14. Public Works
        1. Recycling
        2. Roadways
        3. Sewer
        4. Shade Tree/Compost
        5. Water
          1. PFOA Information
        6. Seasonal Information
        7. China's National Sword
      15. Police Department
        1. Community Relations
          1. Crime Prevention
          2. Engraving Assistance
          3. Safety Tips
          4. Construction / Police Extra Duty Work
          5. Special Events
          6. Home And Residential Security Assessments
        2. Investigative Division
          1. Administrative Services
          2. Detective Bureau
          3. Firearms Applicants
          4. Juvenile Aid Bureau
        3. Operations
        4. Pay Ticket
        5. Records
        6. Traffic
          1. Child Safety Seats
          2. Crossing Guards
          3. Handicapped Placards
          4. Keep Kids Alive
          5. MV Accident Reports
          6. Overnight Parking
          7. Registration Renewal
          8. School Bus Safety
          9. Summons Payments
          10. Towing & Storages
        7. Police Blotter
        8. Employment Opportunities
      16. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
        1. Arts & Cultural Affairs
          1. Pierro Gallery
            1. Exhibitions
            2. For Artists
            3. Tau
            4. Volunteers
          2. South Orange Summer Nights
          3. Art Around Town
        2. Membership I.D. Badge
        3. Recreation
        4. Pool
        5. Special Needs Programs
        6. Facilities
        7. Summer Playground Camp
      17. South Orange Rescue Squad
      18. Tax Collector
        1. Check / Pay My Taxes Online
        2. Tax Deductions
        3. Tax Due Dates
        4. Tax Rebate Programs
        5. Tax Sale Information
        6. Water & Sewer Information
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Environmental Commission
        1. River Day
        2. Publications & Projects
      2. Historic Preservation Commission
      3. Board of Health
      4. Planning Board
      5. Board of School Estimate
      6. Design Review Board
        1. Storefront Improvement Grant Program
      7. Public Library Board
      8. South Orange Parking Authority
      9. South Orange Village Center Alliance
      10. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    4. Trustee Committees
      1. Legal & Personnel
      2. Finance & Information Technology
      3. Planning & Zoning
      4. Public Safety Committee
      5. Public Works & Infrastructure
      6. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
    5. Advisory Committees
    6. Official Records
    7. Official Notices
    8. Budget & Financial Documents
    9. Village Charter
    10. Live Broadcast & Archived Meetings
    11. State & Local Legislators
    12. Employment Opportunities
    13. Web Privacy Policy Statement
    14. Water Utility
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  3. Our Community

    1. About South Orange Village
      1. Fast Facts
      2. History
        1. Historic Preservation Commission
        2. Historic Walking Tour
    2. Arts & Culture
      1. Arts & Cultural Affairs
      2. Pierro Gallery
      3. SOPAC
    3. Community Garden
    4. Education
    5. Events
    6. Gaslight Newsletter
      1. Gaslight Issues after January 2016
    7. Library
    8. Businesses
    9. Neighborhoods
    10. Public Safety
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. Domestic Violence Response Team
      3. Neighborhood Watch
    11. SOMAtv
    12. South Mountain Reservation
    13. Age Friendly
      1. Senior Citizen Discount Card
      2. Senior Jitney Bus
      3. Senior Buzz
      4. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    14. South Orange Village Center Alliance
    15. Tenants & Landlords
      1. Landlords
      2. Tenants
    16. Transportation
      1. NJ Transit
      2. NJ Transit Information and Updates - Summer 2017
      3. Parking Authority
    17. Volunteering
    18. Water
      1. Water Billing
      2. Infrastructure & Maintenance Projects
      3. Water Quality Testing
        1. VoCs Issue
        2. Lead and Copper
        3. PFOA Issue
      4. Drought Status
      5. Water - FAQ
    19. Village Project Updates
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Building Code / Inspections
    3. Development
      1. Atlantic Group Study
      2. River Corridor Project
      3. Smart Growth Strategic Plan
      4. Valley Street Study
      5. Vision Plan
    4. Planning
    5. Purchasing
    6. Zoning Map
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  5. Contact & Connect

    1. Calendar
    2. Connect with South Orange
    3. SO Connect
    4. Emergency Notices
    5. Staff Directory
    6. GET (re)ACQUAINTED
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Elected Officials & Representatives
      1. Find Out Who My Elected Representatives Are
      2. Find Out When and Where Are Board Meetings Held
      3. Register to Vote
      4. Reach a Town Department
      5. See a Video of a Board of Trustee Meeting
    2. Houses, Apartments, & Buildings
      1. Get a Permit to Do Construction
      2. Pay My Property Tax
      3. Report a Landlord-Tenant Problem
    3. Streets, Sanitation & Recycling
      1. Find Out About Curbside Pickups for Large Items
      2. Find Out When My Leaves Will Be Picked Up
      3. Get a Recycling Toter
      4. Find Out About the Recycling Program
    4. Recreation And Arts & Leisure
      1. Register for an Activity
      2. Get a Pool Badge
      3. Find Out About Senior Activities
      4. Find Out About Arts Events & Exhibits
    5. Law Enforcement
      1. Online Payments
      2. Get Overnight Parking
      3. Pay a Parking Ticket
    6. Vital Records & Licenses
      1. Obtain a Vital Record
      2. Apply for a Marriage License
      3. Find Village Ordinances
    7. Commuting & Travel
      1. Get a Jitney Schedule
      2. Get a NJ Train Schedule
      3. Get Information About Parking in South Orange
      4. Find Out About Commuter Alerts & Advisories
    8. Education
      1. See Performance Report Cards of Our Schools
      2. See the South Orange/maplewood Schools' Websites
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Official Records
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Bills List
      3. Budget
      4. Resolutions
      5. Social Media Archive
    2. Forms
      1. PDF Printable Forms
      2. Online Fill-able Forms
    3. Village Project Updates
    4. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    5. Gaslight
    6. Connect with South Orange
    7. Employment
    8. Live Meeting/Broadcast
    9. Property Re-Assessment
    10. Check / Pay My Taxes Online
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