South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.287  June 20, 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.


Star Spangled South Orange 2024

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to cheer on the contestants in the return of the Town Hall Deli Sloppy Joe Eating Contest…enjoy dance performances from Studio 509 and Concepts Dance Academy, listen to the beautiful sounds of the South Orange Symphony Orchestra performing Americana favorites…and watch the classic film “A League of Their Own” on the big screen.

Juneteenth Programs by CCR

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom: June 23; 1 PM, Grasmere Park in Maplewood
Guests can experience historical reenactments, musical performances, storytelling, face painting, and crafts. Attendees can also explore the exhibit, Slavery in New Jersey: A Troubled History. Registration required.

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Summer Yoga 2024

Summer Yoga Saturdays

Free outdoor yoga classes are returning to Seton Village this summer. Classes will be located on the front lawn at 133 Fairview Ave, South Orange. Visit the events page for schedule details and more information. 

Public Works Events
Branch Pickup: Tuesday, June 25
DPW will pick up bundled branches from the curb on the 4th Tuesday of June, July, August, September. Branches should be four inches or smaller in diameter, bundled, and placed curbside the evening before the pickup date.
Mulch & Hummus Delivery: Friday, June 28
Residents in need of humus (decomposed leaves) or shredded wood (double hammer-milled, medium-textured, hardwood mulch) can receive loads of 2-5 cubic yards by appointment, on select dates, for a for a delivery fee of $50. Note: this date has been rescheduled from June 21st to June 28th but will still appear as the 21st on the order form. Mulch & Hummus order form.

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SOPL Summer Reading 2024

SOPL Summer Reading Program Kickoff

SOPL's Summer Reading Program kick-off event is Wednesday, June 26th from 6-8 PM at the Duck Pond. This event is open to all ages, and will include music by Wilma and The Wingers, lawn games, and crafts. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic supper to comfortably enjoy the festivities.

Upcoming Events
South Orange Summer Nights Wednesdays at Flood's Hill July through August

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.

  • Village Council Meeting on Monday, June 24 at 7 PM
  • Strategic Partnership & Citizen Engagement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at 8:30 AM
  • South Essex Fire Department Meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at 3 PM
  • Public Works & Utilities Committee Meeting on Thursday, June 27 at 8 AM
  • Finance & Capital Project Meeting on Thursday, June 27 at 9 AM
  • Planning Board Special Meeting on Thursday, June 27 at 7 PM

Village Council Hot Topics

Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 6/24:

  • 2024-13 Ordinance to amend the code Chapter 340 Vehicles and Traffic
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