South Orange Weekly Digest

Vol.327  March 27, 2025

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.


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Public Works Events
Spring Cleanup- curbside pickup March 31- April 28

  • Branches: 4 inches or smaller in diameter, no roots or stumps will be collected. Tie branches 2" or under into bundles using cord or twine.
  • Leaves: Place leaves, yard clippings, and garden rakings in brown biodegradable paper bags (no plastic) at curb, not in the street or on the sidewalks. Leaves should not be raked into the street. 

Grass Clippings: DPW does not take grass clippings under any circumstances. Contact your landscaper or trash hauler for pickup.
You may find additional information on the Seasonal Information page.

Paper Shred Day: Public Works will provide document shredding service on Saturday, April 5 from 8 am until noon or until truck is full at the Public Works facility, 300 Walton Ave. 
Proof of residency is required to participate in this event. Commercial volume of documentation will not be accepted.

Stronger Than Steel Screening

In honor of Women's History Month for a screening of Stronger Than Steel: The Senator Wynona Lipman Story, a documentary that explores the life of Sen. Wynona Lipman (1923-1999) the first African American Woman Senator in New Jersey.
This free event will be held on March 29  at 2 PM at the Baird.

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Upcoming SOPAC Events

George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners - March 29 at 7:30 PM
A master architect of Funk and syncopation, Porter is a founding member of legendary New Orleans outfit The Meters. With the deepest pocket and bass lines to bite into and chew on, the instrumentalist, songwriter, and acclaimed vocalist brings down the house wherever he performs.
Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report - April 3 at 7 PM
The Grammy Award-winning singer and band leader brings his vocal mastery and sublime song interpretation to SOPAC in tribute to Weather Report’s musical impact and cultural legacy.

Love My Pup! Love My Park!

The Meadowland Park Conservancy and South Orange Recreation & Cultural Affairs invites all dogs (and their humans!) to join us for the 5th Annual Love My Pup…Love My Park! event on April 5 at 10 AM at Flood's Hill.
This event will offer free photos of pups and their humans, treats, music and coffee, all free.  Plus every pup photographed will have the chance to win prizes from several local businesses.  All who attend are encouraged to bring unopened dog and cat food, which will be donated to a local animal shelter.

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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.

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 PM
  • Recreation & Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 8:45 AM

Village Council Hot Topics

Ordinances for 2nd Reading/Adoption on 4/14:

  • 2025-07 Bond Ordinance providing for the Local Units allocable share of Capital Improvement projects for JMEUC
  • 2025-08 Ordinance to exceed the Municipal budget Appropriation Limits and to establish a Cap Bank
  • 2025-09 Bond Ordinance providing for various capital improvements appropriating $6,388,595 and authorizing issuance of $4,807,250
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