'Comprehensive renovation will address water main, street lighting, paving, and traffic safety improvements.'
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South Orange and Maplewood have issued a joint statement to residents in the wake of George Floyd's death.
'On Friday, June 5, South Orange residents – symptomatic or asymptomatic – can be tested for COVID-19 at a drive-through location.'
Want to thank everyone for their participation and support of the Virtual 4th Annual 24 Hours of Music Jamboree Broadcast. It was a blast
South Orange residents – symptomatic or asymptomatic – can be tested for COVID-19 at a drive-through location in the SOPAC parking lot.
'Kyle Kroll addresses the South Orange community following the tragic death of George Floyd.'
South Orange has issued an update as of June 1, 2020 in regards to Scotland Road improvements.
'Public comment and 2nd reading will take place at the Board of Trustee Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020.'
'Detours and disruptions will be ongoing from May through Sept, 2020 so residents and travelers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.'
The South Orange paper shred event for June 20 has been cancelled but will be rescheduled for a later date.
Virtual Summer Camp Provides a Space Where Young Children Can Learn New Skills, Make New Friends, Visit New Places, Without Leaving Home
South Orange residents have until Oct. 31 to self-respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Here’s how many households have turned in their replies.
'The recycling facility will reopen on Tuesday, June 9th with restrictions in place to ensure everyone's health and safety.'
'All residents in South Orange must have a face covering while using the parks.'
'Residents will be able to use the municipal tennis courts with some restrictions.'
'The SOPD takes all use of force incidents seriously and has a zero tolerance policy toward any violation.'
'The satellite sites will offer saliva tests and will begin on Thursday, May 21st.'
4th Annual 24 Hours of Music Jamboree Returns 5/30-31/2020 to South Orange Launches New Approach to Address Our Social Distancing World
'The DPW will host a June 27th Container Day for residents by appointment ONLY.'
'SOFD is asking for donations from residents to help families in need.'
Very sad to lose our Jazz Vocalist a wonderful person. Below is a very nice write-up reprinted by permission of the New Jersey Jazz Society.
South Orange has passed a local vaping ordinance to prevent the sale of vaping products to minors.
'The 2020 Municipal Budget was introduced at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020.'
'The annual Spring Cleanup program date has been extended through May 31st.'
The Brain Bunch recently worked with Park Avenue School in Orange, NJ to host a free, virtual classroom session on the brain.
'The business districts have listed open businesses on their respective websites:'
'The grace period has been extended due to the Coronavirus.'
CC Minton, Best Kids Book Author NJ, Teams Up with Maplewood Resident Elisha Wasden to Launch Daddy’s Greek Potato Pie Virtual Experience
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'GRACE PERIOD EXTENDED FOR 2ND QUARTER TAXES THROUGH JUNE 1, 2020.'
International Jazz Day 2020 and we honor Lee Boz May who passed this month and she was staunch advocate of live music and loved jazz.
Live Music Advocate Lee Boswell-May RIP April 17, 2020 we morn her loss but we know she is In Musical Heaven Keeping The Music Alive.
Essex County has seen more than 750 deaths linked to COVID-19, officials said. See town by town totals here.
'The Public Works yard and recycling center will remain closed to the public until future notice.'
'PSE&G warns customers of scammers taking advantage during times of crisis.'
'It is recommended that any material residents anticipated on discarding at either of these events they hold onto for future event dates.'