Welcome to the South Orange Weekly Digest!

Here you will receive weekly updates about all the important and fun events in town! The South Orange Weekly Digest comes out every Monday morning to give readers on the go all the information they need at their fingertips to stay engaged.

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https://www.southorange.org/690/COVID-19

Latinx Heritage Month

South Orange celebrates Latinx Heritage month with fun, family-friendly events!
Downtown Dance Party
Join us on Friday, September 24 at 7 PM at Spiotta Park for the Latinx Heritage Downtown Dance Party with music by Grupo Warachando!
Movie Night
Join us on Saturday, September 25 at 7 PM at Waterlands Park for a viewing of In The Heights!

Suicide Prevention Presentation

The Community Care and Justice (CC&J) Program Presents the “Suicide Prevention Presentation” on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:30 PM via Zoom. Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Please register here.

Farmers Market

Stop by the Sloan Street parking lot every Wednesday from 2 - 7 PM, June through October to pick up your fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, freshly baked breads, nuts, meats, pickles, olives, homemade ice cream, apple cider soul food and so much more. For a list of vendors and additional information, please visit the SOVCA event page.

Public Works Events

Metal Pickup- On Tuesday, September 21, DPW will pickup metal recyclables for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is 6 item limit for this pickup.
Household Bulk Pickup- On Thursday, September 23, DPW will collect household bulk items with the exception of metal and electronics for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is 6 item limit for this pickup.
For more information or to schedule a future appointment/pickup, please contact the Public Works Department at 973-378-7741 x1.

Attend a Town Meeting

Want to get more involved in your community? Attend a meeting. You will get a first-hand look at all the ins and outs of our town and it is a great way to participate and make a difference in the town. Please note that meetings are subject to change with short notice. Refer to our events calendar for up-to-date information.

Please use the links provided for each meeting for information on attendance options. Checking a meeting status the day before or the day of will provide the most accurate information.

Community Relations Committee Meeting on Monday, September 20 at 7 PM
Planning & Economic Development Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 8:30 AM
SO Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 5 PM
SO Parking Authority Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 6 PM
Public Works & Utilities Committee Meeting on Thursday, September 23 at 8 AM
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 PM
SO Environmental Commission Meeting on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 PM

South Orange Village Alerts & Notifications

Give us a call! 973-378-7715