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  1. Home

  2. Your Government

    1. Governing Body
      1. Board of Trustees
        1. Village Trustee Karen Hartshorn Hilton
        2. Village Trustee Walter Clarke
        3. Village Trustee Steve Schnall
        4. Village Trustee Coallier
        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
        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. 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
            11. Lead Recall from Sirob Imports
            12. HIS Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets Due to Violation
          2. Lead Laws
          3. Lead Safety for Construction
        13. Backyard Chicken Pilot Project
        14. Opiod Abuse
        15. Community Mental Health Services
          1. Mental Health Stigma
        16. Fish Consumption Advisory
        17. 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. 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
        4. COVID-19
          1. COVID-19 Updates
          2. Village Services During COVID-19
          3. County and State Services Affected
          4. Testing Sites
      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. Mobile Now! App
        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. 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. 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. Projects and Capital Projects
      1. Baird Community Center
      2. Public Library
      3. Scotland Road
      4. Peter S. Connor Memorial Pool Improvements
    5. Trustee Committees
      1. Finance & Capital Projects Committee
      2. Planning & Economic Development
      3. Health & Public Safety Committee
      4. Public Works & Infrastructure
      5. Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs
      6. Citizen Engagement & Strategic Partnership
    6. Advisory Committees
    7. Official Records
    8. Official Notices
    9. Budget & Financial Documents
    10. Village Charter
    11. Village Code
    12. Live Broadcast & Archived Meetings
    13. State & Local Legislators
    14. Employment Opportunities
    15. Web Privacy Policy Statement
    16. Water Utility
    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. Community Garden
    4. Education
    5. Events
    6. Gaslight Newsletter
      1. Gaslight Recent Issues
      2. Gaslight 2016
      3. Gaslight 2017
    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. Senior Jitney Bus
      3. 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
    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
    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. Village Code Online
      6. 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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