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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.

Late Night Voter Registration

The Village Clerk’s Office will be having a Late Night Voter Registration Drive on April 23, 2019, from 4:30 - 9:00 pm. The registration deadline to vote at the next election is 21 days prior to Election Day. For more information, please read this article. If you have any questions, please call the Village Clerk's office at 973-378-7715 x1.

Drug Take-Back Day

The Essex County Division of Community Health Services and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) invite the public to participate in Drug Take Back Day. Unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs can be brought to any of the participating sites for safe disposal. Identifying labels such as name, address, phone number, and doctor's name should be removed. Disposal is free, easy, and anonymous. South Orange Police Department is a participating temporary drop-off site. Drop off at SOPD will be Saturday, April 27 from 10 am until 2 pm. For more information, please visit this Essex County webpage.

Earth Day Celebration

On Saturday, April 27 from 11 am until 4 pm, join Essex County as they host their Earth Day Celebration at the Environmental Center located at 621B Eagle Rock Ave in Roseland. One can expect to celebrate nature with crafts, games, and recreational opportunities such as canoeing and hiking. This is a free and family-friendly event.

Bulk Pickup & Container Day

DPW will collect household bulk items on Thursday, April 25 with the exception of metal and electronics for residents who have prescheduled and paid for this service. There is a 6 item limit for this pickup.
On Saturday, April 27, South Orange residents are welcome to drop off household bulk items at the Public Works facility, 300 Walton Ave. Proof of residency is required and no commercial vehicles (U-Haul's/ Home Depot rental vans) are permitted on the property. Electronics, construction material, and hazardous waste will not be accepted at these events.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule future pickups, please call Public Works at 973-378-7741.

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, April 22 at 8 pm at SOPAC
Public Safety Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm at the municipal office
SOVCA Meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 8 am in the municipal office
The Arts Advisory Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 pm at the Baird
Recreation & Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 10 am at the Baird
Design Review Board Meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm at the municipal office
Environmental Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm at the municipal office

South Orange Village Alerts & Notifications

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