Welcome to the South Orange Weekly Digest!

The South Orange Weekly Digest gives you all the information you need to stay connected to your community, right here at your fingertips. Below you'll find updates about all the important and fun events happening this week in South Orange.

SOMA Fourth of July Celebrations
Join the family fun all weekend long! All events are open to all SOMA residents. 

July 1 Star Spangled South Orange at Floods Hill
                 6 PM - Food Trucks, Kids' Games, Art Project
                 7 PM - Sloppy Joe eating contest
                 7:45 PM - South Orange Symphony
                 Sundown - 1776 movie
July 2 Fireworks at Memorial Park at 6 PM
July 4 Independence Day Celebrations
                9 AM - 5K through Maplewood at Dunnell Rd
                10 AM - Bike Parade at Ricalton Square
                11 AM - Kids' Fun Races at Memorial Park

ATTEND A VILLAGE 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. Please note that meetings are subject to change with short notice. Refer to our events calendar (select ALL calendars) for up-to-date information.

• Planning Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 5 at 7:30 PM
• Rec, Arts & Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting on Thursday, July 6 at 8:30 AM
• South Essex Fire Department Meeting on Thursday, July 6 at 4 PM
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting on Thursday, July 6 at 7 PM

BOT Hot Topics

Ordinances for Adoption 7/10 & Second Reading 7/24:

• Ordinance #2023-08 Amending and Restating Salary Ranges for Certain Non-Union and Supervisory Personnel
• Ordinance #2023-09 Authorizing the Board of Trustees to File a Petition with the Legislature of the State of New Jersey for the Adoption of a Special Law to Authorize the Amendment of the Special Charter Governing the Township of South Orange Village