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  1. Home

  2. Your Government

    1. Governing Body
      1. Board of Trustees
        1. Village Trustee Bobby Brown
        2. Village Trustee Donna Coallier
        3. Village Trustee Karen Hartshorn Hilton
        4. Village Trustee Bill Haskins
        5. Village Trustee Summer Jones
        6. Village Trustee Bob Zuckerman
      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
            7. Pool Demolition/Fill In Guidelines
            8. Oil Tank Abandonment
            9. Kitchen Alterations
          3. Construction Code Enforcement
          4. Permit Process
          5. Fee Schedule
        2. Code Enforcement
          1. Fire Extinguisher Regulations
      4. Clerk's Office
        1. Duties of the Village Clerk
        2. Elections
          1. General Election - November 3rd, 2020
          2. How to Register to Vote
          3. Municipal Election- May 11, 2021
          4. Primary Election- June 8th, 2021
        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
        4. COVID-19 Information
        5. NJ 2-1-1 is "Live"
        6. Fire Prevention Bureau Inspections
        7. Safety Screening
        8. Fire Prevention Week 2020
      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)
          8. Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws
            1. 4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees.
            2. Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty.
        2. COVID-19
          1. Covid-19 Vaccine Recipient Reports
        3. Emergency / Hospitals
        4. Health Education
          1. Medical Waste and Needle Disposal
          2. Respiratory Illness Precautions
        5. Environmental Health
        6. Public Health Nursing
        7. Vital Statistics
        8. Health Articles
          1. Zika Virus Information
          2. Boosting Athletic Performance Comes With Risks
          3. Lyme Disease Resources for Clinicians
          4. NJ Poison Center Sees Spike in Mushroom Poisoning
          5. Meningococcal Disease
        9. File of Life
        10. Annual Health Report
        11. Mold and Sewage Cleaning
        12. Product Recalls
          1. SodaStream Recalls Carbonating Bottles
          2. Elevated Levels of Mercury in Faiza Beauty Cream
          3. Recall of Queso Fresco Cheeses Due to Possible L. monocytogenes Contamination
        13. Lead Information
          1. Lead Recalls
            1. KHS America recalls Children’s Musical Instrument
            2. L.L. Bean Water Bottles Recalled for Lead
            3. Spices USA Recalls Turmeric for Elevated Lead
            4. Benches Sold With Grand Pianos
            5. Aroma Imports Inc. Recalls Nabelsi brand Thyme
            6. Lead Poisonings Leads to Thyme Recall
            7. Importer Recalls Ground Cumin Due to Lead
            8. FDA warns consumers not to use Balguti
            9. HIS Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets Due to Violation
          2. Lead Laws
          3. Lead Safety for Construction
          4. CDC Confirms Succimer Drug Shortage
        14. Backyard Chicken Pilot Project
        15. Norway Rat
        16. Opiod Abuse
        17. Community Mental Health Services
          1. Mental Health Stigma
        18. Fish Consumption Advisory
      9. Information Technology
      10. Library
      11. Municipal Court
        1. Pay Parking Tickets Online
        2. Request for Parking Ticket Dismissal
      12. Office of Emergency Management
        1. When Emergencies Occur
          1. Create a Family Emergency Plan
          2. First Aid Kit 
          3. Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit
          4. Planning for Specific Disasters
            1. Fire
            2. Power Outages
            3. Winter Storms
          5. Contact Specific Agencies for Help
          6. Hurricane Survival Guide
        2. South Orange Alert Center
        3. SO Alerts
        4. COVID-19
          1. Village Services During COVID-19
          2. County and State Services Affected
          3. Testing Sites
          4. Resources for South Orange Residents
          5. Vaccine Information
            1. Schedule An Appointment
      13. Parking Authority
        1. Buy Online Permits
        2. Commuter Parking
        3. Residential Parking
        4. Overnight Parking
        5. Permit Fees & Rules
        6. Waiting Lists
        7. Forms
        8. Meters & Pay Stations
        9. PARKMOBILE
        10. Frequently Asked Questions
        11. Jitney Bus
        12. Maps
        13. Official Records
        14. Parking Authority Budgets & Audits
        15. History & Mission
        16. Snow Removal
      14. Public Works
        1. Recycling
        2. Roadways
        3. Sewer
        4. Shade Tree/Compost
        5. Seasonal Information
        6. China's National Sword
        7. Rethinking Recycling and Waste - A Survey
      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
          7. Voluntary Security Camera Registration
        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
        9. SOPD FAQ
        10. Digital Video System
      16. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
        1. Arts & Cultural Affairs
          1. Art Around Town
          2. Black History Month
          3. Pierro Gallery
            1. Tau
          4. South Orange Summer Nights
          5. AAPI Month
            1. AAPI Pool Party
          6. Pride Month
          7. Memorial Day 2021
          8. Juneteenth Celebrations
        2. Membership
        3. Recreation
        4. Pool
        5. Special Needs Programs
        6. Facilities
        7. Summer Playground Camp
        8. Activities for while at home
      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. Design Review Board
        1. Storefront Improvement Grant Program
      6. Public Library Board
      7. South Orange Parking Authority
      8. South Orange Village Center Alliance
      9. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    4. Projects and Capital Projects
      1. Baird Community Center
      2. Irvington Avenue Streetscape Project
      3. Public Library
      4. River Greenway Project
      5. South Orange Village - Roads Repaving
      6. 101 South Orange Avenue: Village Hall
      7. Valley & Lackawanna Storage Platform
      8. 270 Irvington Avenue
      9. Vose & Taylor
      10. Fourth & Valley
      11. Second & Sloan
      12. Completed Projects
    5. Trustee Committees
      1. Citizen Engagement & Strategic Partnership
      2. Finance & Capital Projects Committee
      3. Health & Public Safety Committee
      4. Planning & Economic Development
      5. Public Works & Utilities
      6. Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs
    6. Advisory Committees
      1. Community Relations Committee
      2. Community Police Collaborative
      3. Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC)
      4. Full List of Advisory Committees
    7. Official Records
    8. Official Notices
      1. 2018 Official Notices
      2. 2020 Official Notices
      3. 2021 Official Notices
    9. Budget & Financial Documents
    10. Village Code
    11. Archived Meetings
    12. State & Local Legislators
    13. Employment Opportunities
    14. Web Privacy Policy Statement
    15. Water Utility
    16. Civil Rights Policy & Procedures
    17. ADA
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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. Businesses
    4. Community Garden
    5. Education
    6. Events
      1. August 2020 Town Hall
      2. June 2020 Town Hall
      3. 270 Irvington Avenue Community Meeting
      4. townhallApril2020
      5. Asian American Pacific Islander Month -May
      6. Memorial Day 2021
      7. Pride Month 2021 - June
    7. Gaslight Newsletter
      1. Gaslight - Current Issues
      2. Gaslight - Archived Issues
    8. Library
    9. Municipal Energy Aggregation
      1. Municipal-Energy-Aggregation
      2. FAQs & Program Details
    10. Neighborhoods
    11. Public Safety
      1. Community Care and Justice
      2. Community Emergency Response Team
      3. Domestic Violence Response Team
      4. Neighborhood Watch
    12. 2020 Census
    13. SOMAtv
    14. South Mountain Reservation
    15. Age Friendly
      1. Senior Citizen Discount Card
      2. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    16. South Orange Village Center Alliance
    17. Tenants & Landlords
      1. Landlords
      2. Tenants
    18. Transportation
      1. NJ Transit
      2. Parking Authority
    19. Villager of the Month
    20. Village Spotlight
    21. Village Project Updates
    22. Volunteering
      1. Village Spotlight
    23. 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
      6. Stand Pipe Upgrade
      7. Scotland Road Project
      8. Water Committee Agenda Documents
      9. Water Demand Calculator
      10. Water New Service Request Form
    24. Initiatives
      1. Reusable Bag Ordinance
      2. Drop It In The Box
        1. Drop It In The Box Press Release
      3. SO Healthy
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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
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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. Get Overnight Parking
      2. 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. Resolutions and Ordinances (2021)
      6. Village Code Online
      7. Social Media Archive
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Forms
      1. PDF Printable Forms
      2. Online Fill-able Forms
    4. COVID-19 Information
    5. Village Project Updates
    6. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    7. Gaslight
    8. Connect with South Orange
    9. Employment
    10. View Meetings Prior to 2021
    11. Check / Pay My Taxes Online
    12. WebEx FAQs
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    1. Gaslight - Current Issues
    2. Gaslight - Archived Issues
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