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  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 Stephen 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
        4. Property Revaluation
      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. How to Register to Vote
          2. General Election- November 8th, 2022
            1. Late Night Voter Registration- October 18, 2022
          3. 2023 Municipal Election- May 9, 2023
            1. 2023 Municipal Election Candidate Information
        3. Registrar & Vital Statistics Information
        4. Commercial Cannabis 
      5. Engineering
      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. Health and Animal Control
        1. Animal Control
          1. Most Abused Ordinances
          2. Pet Licenses
          3. New Pet Ordinances
          4. Recalls
          5. Nuisance Wildlife
          6. Psittacosis (Parrott Fever)
          7. 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
          3. Radon Information
            1. Information You Should Know About Radon
        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. Mold and Sewage Cleaning
        10. 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
        11. 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
        12. Norway Rat
        13. Opiod Abuse
        14. Community Mental Health Services
          1. Mental Health Stigma
        15. 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 Alerts
        3. COVID-19
          1. Resources for South Orange Residents
          2. Seton Hall Updates and Dashboard
        4. Tropical Storm Ida News Hub
          1. What to Do After a Flood
          2. Disaster Relief and Resources
          3. Federal Relief Package for Small Businesses
          4. State Ride Share Program
          5. What to Expect When Applying With FEMA
      13. Parking Authority
        1. Buy Online Permits- ParkVantage
        2. Commuter Parking
        3. Residential Parking
        4. Overnight Parking
        5. Permit Fees & Rules
        6. Waiting Lists
        7. Meters & Pay Stations
        8. PARKMOBILE
        9. Frequently Asked Questions
        10. Jitney Bus
        11. Maps
        12. Official Records
        13. History & Mission
        14. Snow Removal
      14. Public Works
        1. Recycling
        2. Roadways
        3. Sewer
        4. Shade Tree/Compost
        5. Seasonal Information
      15. Police Department
        1. Firearms Information
          1. Firearms ID Card/Permit to Purchase a Handgun
          2. Permit to Carry a Handgun
        2. 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
          8. Special Needs Registry
        3. Investigative Division
          1. Administrative Services
          2. Detective Bureau
          3. Juvenile Aid Bureau
        4. Operations
        5. Pay Ticket
        6. Records
        7. 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
        8. Police Blotter
        9. Employment Opportunities
        10. SOPD FAQ
        11. Digital Video System
        12. SOPD Body-Worn Camera Initiative
      16. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
        1. Arts & Cultural Affairs
          1. AAPI Month
            1. AAPI Pool Party
          2. Black History Month 2023
          3. Black History Month 2022
            1. Loving Our Families and Ourselves BHM2022
            2. Inspired by Our History BHM2022
            3. Turning Knowledge Into Action BHM2022
            4. Black Health and Wellness Podcasts
          4. Juneteenth Celebrations
          5. Memorial Day
          6. Pride Month
          7. Pierro Gallery
            1. Tau
          8. South Orange Summer Nights
          9. Watershed Literary Events
          10. Veterans Day 2022
        2. Membership
        3. Recreation
        4. Staff Paperwork
        5. Pool
        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
      19. Zoning
        1. Accessory Dwelling Units
        2. Cannabis Information
    3. Boards, Commissions & Organizations
      1. Environmental Commission
        1. River Day
        2. Publications & Projects
      2. Historic Preservation Commission
      3. Board of Health
      4. Planning Board
      5. Public Library Board
      6. South Orange Parking Authority
      7. South Orange Downtown (SOVCA)
      8. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    4. Capital Projects and Redevelopment
      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
      13. Grove Park Drainage Improvement Project
    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. Design Review Board
      5. Full List of Advisory Committees
    7. Official Records
    8. Official Notices
      1. 2018 Official Notices
      2. 2020 Official Notices
      3. 2021 Official Notices
      4. 2022 Official Notices
      5. 2023 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
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      5. Newcomers Day 2021
      6. Black History Month 2022
    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 & Justice
        1. CC&J 2021 Look Book
        2. CC&J Media Coverage
      2. Community Emergency Response Team
      3. Domestic Violence Response Team
      4. Neighborhood Watch
    12. 2020 Census
    13. Home Improvement Program
    14. SOMAtv
    15. South Mountain Reservation
    16. Age Friendly
      1. Senior Citizen Discount Card
      2. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    17. South Orange Village Center Alliance
    18. Tenants & Landlords
      1. Landlords
      2. Tenants
    19. Transportation
      1. NJ Transit
      2. Parking Authority
    20. Villager of the Month
    21. Village Spotlight
    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
      11. Lead Line Inventory and Replacement Initiative
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  4. DOING BUSINESS

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Building Code / Inspections
    3. Planning Studies and Development
      1. Atlantic Group Study
      2. River Corridor Project
      3. Smart Growth Strategic Plan
      4. Valley Street Study
      5. Vision Plan
      6. Current Development Projects
      7. South Orange Master Plan
    4. Engineering & Zoning Department
    5. Purchasing
    6. Zoning Maps & Information
      1. Community Map (GIS)
      2. Zoning Map (PDF Download)
      3. Permitted, Accessory & Conditional Uses
    7. Current Development in South Orange
    8. Commercial Cannabis Licensing
    9. Use Permit
    10. Permit & License Application Forms
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  5. CONTACT & CONNECT

    1. Alerts & Subscriptions
    2. Calendar
    3. Gaslight - Current Issues
    4. Report a Concern
    5. Social Media
    6. Staff Directory
    7. Photo Gallery
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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 and Ordinances After 2020
        1. Resolutions and Ordinances 2023
        2. Resolutions and Ordinances 2022
        3. Resolutions and Ordinances (2021)
      5. Resolutions
      6. Village Code Online
      7. Social Media Archive
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Permit & License Application Forms
    4. COVID-19 Information
    5. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    6. Gaslight
    7. Connect with South Orange
    8. Employment
    9. Achived Meetings
    10. Check / Pay My Taxes Online
    11. WebEx FAQs
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    1. Gaslight - Archived Issues
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    1. Alerts & Subscriptions
    2. Calendar
    3. Connect with South Orange
    4. SO Connect
    5. Alerts & Subscriptions
    6. Emergency Notices
    7. Staff Directory
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