South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.278  April 18, 2024

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.


SOPL

Library Town Hall

Join us for the Library Town Hall where Andrew Berman Architects and library officials will present updated plans for the new library building, followed by Q&A on Thursday, April 18 at 7 PM at SOPL, 65 Scotland Road.

Baird Grand Opening
Join us for the South Orange Baseball Parade on Saturday April 20 from 9-10 am followed by a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening of the Baird Recreation Center from 10 am-1 pm. Explore the building, sign up for classes & activities! There will be music, food & inflatables too!

Baird Grand Opening
Spring Jewelry Sale 2024

Spring Jewelry Sale

The Friends of SOPL Spring Jewelry Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, May 5 from 11 AM to 4 PM and will feature a huge selection of jewelry, including hundreds of pieces of fine jewelry, designer jewelry, sterling silver pieces, brand names, precious stones, vintage pieces, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, men's cufflinks, watches, accessories, and much more, all priced to sell. The sale will also feature quality costume jewelry at very reasonable prices.

For additional information, please visit the event page.

Public Works Events
Spring Cleaning Continues through May 6

  • Branches: 4 inches or smaller in diameter, no roots or stumps will be collected. 
  • Leaves: Place leaves, yard clippings, and garden rakings in brown biodegradable paper bags (no plastic). Leaves should not be raked into the street. 

Grass Clippings: DPW does not take grass clippings under any circumstances. You may contact South Orange Disposal Company to organize a pickup. 
You may find additional information on the Seasonal Information page.

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RX Takeback Day

Upcoming Events

River Day 2024 Our annual, community gathering to clean up our section of the Rahway River on May 5.
SOPD & RWJB Blood Drive at SOPAC on May 9
PBA Local 12 vs. SHU Women's Alum Basketball Exhibition Basketball Game on May 9
Sound The Siren 5k hosted by the South Orange Rescue Squad on May 19

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.

  • Strategic Partnership & Citizen Engagement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 8:30 AM
  • South Essex Fire Department Meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 3 PM
  • Public Works & Utilities Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 8 AM
  • Finance & Capital Project Meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 9 AM

BOT Hot Topics
Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 4/29:

  • 2024-09 [INTRO PUB] Ordinance amending and restating Chapter 143 fees by amending Section 13 Land Development

Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 5/13:

  • 2024-10 Ordinance Amending Salary Ranges
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