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  1. Home

  2. Your Government

    1. Governing Body
      1. Board of Trustees
        1. Village Trustee Walter Clarke
        2. Village Trustee Donna Coallier
        3. Village Trustee Karen Hartshorn Hilton
        4. Village Trustee Summer Jones
        5. Village Trustee Steve Schnall
        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
        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. 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. Emergency / Hospitals
        3. Health Education
          1. Medical Waste and Needle Disposal
          2. Respiratory Illness Precautions
        4. Environmental Health
        5. Public Health Nursing
        6. Vital Statistics
        7. 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
        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. 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
        13. Backyard Chicken Pilot Project
        14. Norway Rat
        15. Opiod Abuse
        16. Community Mental Health Services
          1. Mental Health Stigma
        17. Fish Consumption Advisory
        18. COVID-19
      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. COVID-19 Updates
          2. Village Services During COVID-19
          3. County and State Services Affected
          4. Testing Sites
          5. Resources for South Orange Residents
          6. Executive Orders
            1. Executive Order 102 (2/3/20)
            2. Executive Order 103 (3/9/2020)
            3. Executive Order 104 (3/16/20)
            4. Executive Order 105 (3/19/20)
            5. Executive Order 106 (3/19/20)
            6. Executive Order 107 (3/21/20)
            7. Executive Order 108 (3/21/20)
            8. Executive Order 109 (3/23/20)
            9. Executive Order 110 (3/25/20)
            10. Executive Order 111 (3/28/20)
            11. Executive Order 112 (4/1/20)
            12. Executive Order 113 (4/2/20)
            13. Executive Order 114 (4/3/20)
            14. Executive Order 115 (4/4/20)
            15. Executive Order 116 (4/7/20)
            16. Executive Order 117 (4/7/20)
            17. Executive Order 118 (4/7/20)
            18. Executive Order 119 (4/7/20)
            19. Executive Order 120 (4/8/20)
            20. Executive Order 121 (4/8/20)
            21. Executive Order 122 (4/8/20)
            22. Executive Order 123 (4/9/20)
            23. Executive Order 124 (4/10/20)
            24. Executive Order 125 (4/11/20)
            25. Executive Order 126 (4/13/20)
            26. Executive Order 127 (4/14/20)
            27. Executive Order 128 (4/24/20)
            28. Executive Order 129 (4/27/20)
      13. Parking Authority
        1. Commuter Parking
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. History & Mission
        4. Jitney Bus
        5. Forms
        6. Parking Authority Budgets & Audits
        7. Maps
        8. Meters & Pay Stations
        9. PARKMOBILE
        10. Official Records
        11. Overnight Parking
        12. Permit Fees & Rules
        13. Residential Parking
        14. Waiting Lists
      14. Public Works
        1. Recycling
        2. Roadways
        3. Sewer
        4. Shade Tree/Compost
        5. Seasonal Information
        6. 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
          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
      16. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
        1. Arts & Cultural Affairs
          1. Pierro Gallery
            1. Exhibitions
            2. Tau
          2. South Orange Summer Nights
          3. Art Around Town
        2. Membership
        3. Recreation
        4. Pool
        5. COVID-19 Pool Updates
        6. Special Needs Programs
        7. Facilities
        8. Summer Playground Camp
        9. 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. Scotland Road
      3. Public Library
      4. Peter S. Connor Memorial Pool Improvements
      5. 270 Irvington Avenue -Proposed
    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
    7. Official Records
    8. Official Notices
    9. Budget & Financial Documents
    10. Village Code
    11. Live Broadcast & Archived Meetings
    12. State & Local Legislators
    13. Employment Opportunities
    14. Web Privacy Policy Statement
    15. Water Utility
    16. 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. Community Garden
    4. Education
    5. Events
      1. August 2020 Town Hall
      2. June 2020 Town Hall
      3. 270 Irvington Avenue Community Meeting
      4. townhallApril2020
    6. Gaslight Newsletter
      1. Gaslight 2020 Postcard
      2. Gaslight 2018
      3. Gaslight 2017
      4. Gaslight 2016
      5. Past Gaslight Issues
    7. Library
    8. Businesses
    9. Municipal Energy Aggregation
      1. Renewable Energy Aggregation Program Announcement
      2. Renewable Energy Aggregation Program 2019 FAQ
    10. Neighborhoods
    11. Public Safety
      1. Community Emergency Response Team
      2. Domestic Violence Response Team
      3. Neighborhood Watch
    12. SOMAtv
    13. South Mountain Reservation
    14. Age Friendly
      1. Senior Citizen Discount Card
      2. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    15. South Orange Village Center Alliance
    16. Tenants & Landlords
      1. Landlords
      2. Tenants
    17. Transportation
      1. NJ Transit
      2. Parking Authority
    18. Volunteering
    19. 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
    20. Village Project Updates
    21. Initiatives
      1. Reusable Bag Ordinance
      2. Drop It In The Box
        1. Drop It In The Box Press Release
      3. SO Healthy
    22. 2020 Census
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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. Village Code Online
      6. Social Media Archive
    2. Forms
      1. PDF Printable Forms
      2. Online Fill-able Forms
    3. COVID-19 Information
    4. Village Project Updates
    5. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    6. Gaslight
    7. Connect with South Orange
    8. Employment
    9. Live Meeting/Broadcast
    10. Check / Pay My Taxes Online
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