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[https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3788/CROSSING-GUARD-APPLICATION] Crossing Guard Application/Information [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3788/CROSSING-GUARD-APPLICATION]
The West Orange Police Dept. is seeking Volunteer Auxiliary Police Officers. Candidates must be 18 years of age and satisfy a complete background check. For more info contact Lt. Patrick Matullo at pmatullo@wopd.org [mailto:email; pmatullo@wopd.org] or call 973-325-4045 or 973-325-4038
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After the hateful act at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield on Sunday, Mayor McCartney reached out to Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia to ask how the Township can assist. Mayor Venezia is hosting an Interfaith Rally on Thursday, February 2 at 6:30pm. West Orange is invited to attend, there is strength in numbers.
Township Council Meeting(s) In Person & Virtual 2/7 Tuesday Council Chambers, Town Hall, 66 Main Street or http://www.westorange.org/virtualwotc [http://www.westorange.org/virtualwotc] 6:30 p.m.Upcoming meetings: 2023: 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 8/1, 9/5, 9/19, 10/10, 10/24, 11/21, 12/5 & 12/19Visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/agendacenter] for the upcoming and past agendas and minutes
West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting 2/9 Thursday IN PERSONWest Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd, West OrangeRSVP to attend: info@woarts.org [mailto:info@woarts.org] 7 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4213402593 [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F4213402593&data=05%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7Cc55125b98d0849e0f39308daef958cfc%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C638085723233897162%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c25ZYkuMoGCcHueSe%2BlEVB8lM8SJkVg9TTTAtqTC5kM%3D&reserved=0] Upcoming 2023 Meetings: 3/9, 4/20, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9 & 12/14Your support of the West Orange Arts Council is needed now more than ever: https://woarts.org/donate/ [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwoarts.org%2Fdonate%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C072071460963463190ef08d9ebcebed8%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637800097102149660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=CzkudXtYBQVE5bGTgQMZ7%2FqUkVBLMuLRArn7czjd%2BjE%3D&reserved=0]
Gift Shop & Small Works Members Art ShowSaturdays, 11am-4pm (Open Sundays starting 1/22/23) West Orange Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shoppe
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West Orange Classic Film FestivalFabulous Fables & Magical Myths Jan. 8 -March 5 (no movie Feb. 12) Sundays at 2 pm AMC Dine-in Theatres Essex Green 495 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJTICKETS: https://bit.ly/3WFhOBb [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3WFhOBb&data=05%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7Cc55125b98d0849e0f39308daef958cfc%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C638085723233897162%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oRq72%2BSM1m6RRF77u6ZZ55%2BuN19IwirV9yteEcOQnBU%3D&reserved=0]
February 5: THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1958) with Speaker Paul CastigliaFebruary 19: WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971) with Speaker John ChasseFebruary 26: THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987) with Speaker Stephen WhittyMarch 5: FIELD OF DREAMS (1989) with Speaker Ed RandallTICKETS: https://bit.ly/3WFhOBb [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3WFhOBb&data=05%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7Cc55125b98d0849e0f39308daef958cfc%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C638085723233897162%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oRq72%2BSM1m6RRF77u6ZZ55%2BuN19IwirV9yteEcOQnBU%3D&reserved=0]
Black History Month Special Exhibit February The Diva Difference - Unabashedly Bold...Unapologetically Black Details to follow West Orange Arts Center Open Saturdays 11am -4pm (and Sundays in January)
Booey ToonsSaturdays at 10:00 am via ZoomFacilitator: Booey McBooersonRSVP: Private message Booey McBooerson on Facebook for the Zoom login. Supplies: A pen or marker with paper or other drawing surface.
Become a member: https://tinyurl.com/b7kvsbc [https://tinyurl.com/b7kvsbc]
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
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In Observance of President's Day All Municipal Offices Closed 2/20 MondayThere will be trash & recycling collection. There will be NO jitney service
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Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s) 2/27 Monday 7 p.m.West Orange High School, LMC ,51 Conforti Ave,Visit WOBOE Agendas [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] 2023 Upcoming Meetings: 3/20, 4/24, 5/8, 6/12, 7/17, 8/28, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18, 1/4/2024
[https://westorangeparade.com/] St. Patrick's Day Parade3/12 SundayStep Off 12:15 pmTown Hall, 66 Main StreetVisit West Orange Parade Committee [https://westorangeparade.com/]
Shredding Day 4/23 Sunday 11 a.m. -3 p.m.West Orange Environmental Center, 590 Mt. Pleasant Ave.Shred Confidential Items, Financial Documents, Receipts & Expenditures.FREE for all town residents. ID required. 4 box limit per household. NO plastic bags.Next Scheduled: 10/15
ISRAELI FLAG RAISING/ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY [https://www.westorange.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3409] 4/26 [https://www.westorange.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3409] Wednesday5 pmThe 2nd annual Israeli flag raising at Town Hall in honor of Yom Ha' atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day Details to follow
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The West Orange Department of Recreation publishes a monthly electronic Rec Newsletter. It is chock full of information about upcoming programs and deadlines for registrations. It also includes stories detailing successful efforts of West Orange teams and individual athletes. It can be found on the Recreation page of the Township’s website – www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/]
[https://www.cit-e.net/westorange-nj/cn/Payments-Donations/?tpid=17169>p=2&ptid=299] Donate at www.westorange.org/sunshinefund [http://www.westorange.org/sunshinefund]
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[https://www.westorange.org/1731/Operation-Blue-Angel] Visit www.westorange.org/operationblueangel [https://www.westorange.org/1731/Operation-Blue-Angel] or click on the logo above
[https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/west-orange/west-orange-animal-welfare-league-nj59/] Click Above for West Orange Animal Welfare League Pet Finder [https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/west-orange/west-orange-animal-welfare-league-nj59/]
West Orange Emergency Call SystemSign up to receive calls, emails and/or texts from the Township when an emergency may arise or important information needs to be distributed to residents. Click http://www.westorange.org/swift911 [http://www.westorange.org/swift911] to sign upThe Township of West Orange requires all “peddlers” (door-to-door) to obtain a permit. Learn more here: Peddler's Permit Requirement [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3894] . If you would like your address placed on the “Do Not Solicit List”, please contact the Clerk’s office via email at clerk@westorange.org [mailto:clerk@westorange.org] or 973-325-4155
RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR THE WEST ORANGE MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.Municipal I.D.’s will be processed in the Township Clerk’s office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call the Township Clerk’s office for an appointment at 973-325-4155.Information as to what is required to obtain an ID can be found on our website at www.westorange.org/municipalid [http://www.westorange.org/municipalid] or located at www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/] under Departments, Township Clerk. The Municipal I.D. takes approximately one week to obtain after processing by our office. The cost is $20.00, payable by cash, check or money order, made payable to the “Township of West Orange” and is renewable after 3 years. Program is open to all residents, including people who do not have a government ID.
Recycling Coach [http://www.westorange.org/88/Recycling] Check out this exciting site on all you need to know about recycling in West Orange.Get the Free Recycle Coach App.Get the free app for complete refuse & recycling information in West Orange at your fingertips!
[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recyclecoach/id1071714967] [https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.recyclecoach.worldster.pack]
West Orange Senior Citizen Information Services Senior Citizen Resources [http://www.westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1482] Bingo, Zumba, Yoga, and more!Click Senior Resources [http://westorange.org/index.aspx?nid=523] for more info
Do You Have A Security Camera?West Orange Police offer a voluntary registration program to help in crime prevention. Click here to register westorange.org/cameraregistration [https://goo.gl/forms/OupikgkrTn1aOjRw1] For information, contact Sgt. Patrick Matullo at pmatullo@wopd.org [mailto:pmatullo@wopd.org] or call 973-325-4045
Save Money On Your Property Taxes!!Click Shop West Orange [http://westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1173] to get your FREE Shop West Orange Property Tax Rebate Card!
WOPD Introduces "Take Me Home" ID To Help Track At Risk ResidentsThe program can help find someone who has run, wandered or just walked awayfrom a location within the township and ease in their safe return. The Take Me Home program is helpful for people who are nonverbal or easily disoriented. This includes those who suffer from Autism, Dementia, Deafness, Alzheimer’s and other developmental disabilities. The program is strictly voluntary and not limited by age or disability. Click here for an application [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3738] Visit www.westorange.org/tmh [http://www.westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1480] for more information or call 973-325-4045/4007
WOPD Is A Permanent Prescription Drug Drop Off LocationThe permanent collection sites are open year-round so unwanted medications can be safely discarded at the public’s convenience. Residents
can dispose of their unused prescription drug medication by placing it
in the marked collection sites. Dropping off medication is anonymous and
safe. Residents should remove any identifying information from the
medication containers, such as their name, address, telephone number and
doctor’s name. Medications that are collected are brought to a licensed
facility where they are safely disposed. Please
be advised that we cannot accept any sharps, epi-pens, inhalers or
items containing mercury in our unwanted prescription drop box. http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/pages/locations.aspx [http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/pages/locations.aspx]
Learn How To Start A Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood watches are started in an effort to reduce crime rates, provide security, and bring together a community. This cause can unify and fill a neighborhood with pride. Watches are also a great way to build relationships with law enforcement. Click Neighborhood Watch [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2947] to learn more
Safe Exchange Zone ProgramThis program is intended to create a safe environment for the transfer of goods and money for the seller and buyer involved in an internet based, in-person sale. Click Safe Exchange Zone [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2279] to learn more
What Else Is Going On In West Orange?Click on the logos below to stay up-to-date on everything happening in town.
[https://www.wopl.org/] [http://www.downtownwo.com/] [https://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm] [https://turtlebackzoo.com/] [http://www.woarts.org/] [https://www.lunastage.org/] [https://www.ospacnj.org/]
Attention Jitney Commuters!!
Download The Real-Time Tracking App!Click Real Time Commuter Tracking [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2336] to learn more
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