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NJ American Water wants customers to know their water is safe!
Press Release [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5833/NJAW-Press-Release-8-13-19]
West Orange Farmers Market Returns
Day and Time: NOW-11/2 Saturdays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Location: 80 Main Street Parking Lot (North End)- Look for the GREEN FLAGS
Email Info@WOFarmersmarket.com [mailto:info@wofarmersmarket.com]
Visit West Orange Farmers Market [https://www.wofarmersmarket.com/]
Sponsored by the Downtown West Orange Alliance
West Orange Arts Council Collage Exhibition
Now through 10/27
Opening Reception: 9/14 Saturday
4 - 8 p.m.
West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: https://woarts.org/event-3372822 [https://woarts.org/event-3372822]
Mayor Parisi's Open Office Hours
9/19 Thursday
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Town Hall- Room 106, 66 Main St.
No appointment necessary. Stop by and chat with the Mayor.
Come in and discuss your concerns and ideas.
Upcoming date(s): 10/3, 10/17, 11/7 & 11/21
29th Mayor's Annual 5K Run/Walk
9/22 Sunday
8 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Town Hall, 66 Main St.
Register Here [http://www.walkforovariancancer.com/] or here [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5757/Race_Registraion_Form-2019]
Mayor's 1 Mile Fun Run
Begins 9:30 am
FREE for Kids of All Ages
To Register for the Fun Run- Registration Information Here [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5758/kids-walk-flyer-2019]
Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s)
9/23 Monday
8 p.m.
West Orange High School, Library Media Center, 51 Conforti Ave.
2019 Upcoming Meetings: 10/7, 10/28, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 & 1/6/2020 Dates subject to change. Click here [http://www.woboe.org/] for more info
14th Annual Essex County Senior Wellness Day
9/24 Tuesday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex,
Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain, 560 Northfield Ave.
The Essex County Senior Wellness Day is free and open to all seniors residing in Essex County. Health screenings information about nutrition and exercise demonstrations will be available. Various Essex County agencies, including the Division of Senior Services, will have representatives on site to talk about available programs for which seniors are eligible. Also participating are area hospitals, senior day care facilities, local nursing homes and other social service providers.
Musical entertainment will be provided. All seniors will receive free refreshments and bagged produce. Admission to Turtle Back Zoo on the day of the event is free for seniors, but Carousel and Pony rides are $2 each and feed sticks at the Outback Adventure Aviary are $2.
For transportation to the event, please call 973-737-7200. For more information about the Essex County Senior Wellness Day, please call 973-621-4400.
Township Council Meeting(s)
9/24 Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Township of West Orange- Council Chambers, 66 Main St.
Upcoming meetings: 10/7 (Monday), 10/29, 11/12, 11/26 & 12/17
Visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/agendacenter] for the upcoming and past agendas and minutes
West Orange Senior Safety Summit
9/25 Wednesday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
John P. Renna House, 10 Gaston St., Community Room
Free of Charge- Must pre register at 973-325-4105
Informational Flier [https://nj-westorange2.civicplus.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=5874]
Sponsored by the West Orange Police Dept. , the West Orange Fire Dept. and the Dept. of Senior Services
Town Hall Discussion: Medicinal Cannabis Dispensaries
9/25 Wednesday
7 p.m.
West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. , Tarnoff Cafeteria
Learn about the Jake Hoing Compassionate Use Medical (Marijuana) Cannabis Act and how this legislation impacts our Township.
Click here for the Informational Flier [https://nj-westorange2.civicplus.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=5875]
New Jersey Hawks and Other Birds of Prey
9/26 Thursday
1 p.m.
West Orange Public Library. 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Informational Flier [http://www.westorange.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=5850]
Glenmont Garden Party [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5841/Glenmont-Garden-3-2019-final]
9/28 Saturday
4-6:30 p.m.
Glenmont, Llewellyn Park
Join the Friends and celebrate Edison and summer and delicious food and drinks
Members $45/ Non members $50
Mail or pay on line at [http://friendsofedison.org/] Friends of Edison [http://friendsofedison.org/]
4th Annual Love & Unity Fest 2019 [https://www.westorange.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=5824]
9/28 Saturday
12-6 p.m.
OSPAC, 4 Boland Dr.
A family friendly event for the community packed with LIVE music performances, food trucks, vendors and activities for the kids.
Visit www.musicvillage.live [http://www.musicvillage.live/] for more information and to get notifications.
Sponsored in part by OSPAC and the Downtown West Orange Alliance
The Christopher "CJ" Morgan Memorial Golf Outing
9/30 Monday (Rain date 10/14)
11 a.m. lunch & registration
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Dinner to follow
Rock Spring Golf Club, 90 Rock Spring Rd.
Click here for flier and sponsorship information [https://www.westorange.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=5803]
All proceeds will go directly to The Christopher Morgan Scholarship Fund
Email jspina@westorangeschools.org [mailto:jspina@westorangeschools.org] for more information
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
10/5 Saturday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Essex County Fleet Maintenance (Public Works), 99 W. Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove
List of Acceptable/Unacceptable Materials [http://www.ecuanj.com/newsevents.html#]
Friends of West Orange 4th Annual Fall Book Sale [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5851/4th-Annual-Book-Sale-105-62019]
10/4 Friday
5:30-7:30 p.m. Members Only Friends Wine & Cheese Reception
10/5 Saturday & 10/6 Sunday
10 a.m - 4 p.m. Saturday
1 -4 p.m. Sunday
West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Lower Level
Thousands of books for all ages and genres.
All your favorite authors, plus hard-to-find gems.
We also will have CDs and DVDs of your favorite music, movies, and TV shows.
All proceeds support the Friends of the West Orange Public Library.
CPR Certification Course
10/6 Sunday
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
West Orange Emergency Operations Center, 25 Mt. Pleasant Pl., Rear Entrance
Free for West Orange residents- 16 years of age and older
Space is limited!! Call to secure your spot.
Information Flier [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5856/WO-WOFD-CPR_Oct2019]
Contact Captain Stewart 973-419-3808
Shredding Day
10/6 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. NO plastic bags.
Run For Zach
10/6 Sunday
4 p.m. Start Time
Rock Spring Golf Club
90 Rock Spring Road
Let's Run for Zach and raise awareness and make WEST ORANGE a suicide-free zone!
Race registration only @25 thru 8/1/2019
Registration & Fundraising [https://www.raceentry.com/west-orange-run-for-zach/race-information?fbclid=IwAR22YPFaNyPlTlDqy2M6_QN_bcKZjKMgwfNbzkTwRGqrEj0i2HJhMjYcohE]
For Sponsorship Opportunities [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5640/Run-for-Zach-Sponsorship-Forms]
Sponsored by the West Orange Suicide Advocacy Coalition
Informational Session for Seniors 65 & Over with Umbrella
10/10 Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
West Orange Public Library. 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
No Charge. Must register at 973-325-4105
An informational session with a company that helps senior homeowners save money on home repairs. For more information, click here [/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=5877]
Italian Flag Raising
10/10 Thursday
6:15 p.m.
Steps of Town Hall, 66 Main St.
Join Mayor Parisi and members of the Township Council
Sponsored by Orange/West Orange UNICO
West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting
10/10 Thursday
7 p.m.
West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
Upcoming Meetings: 11/7 & 12/5
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
Columbus Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 10/14 Monday
There WILL be trash & recycling pick up.
There WILL jitney service.
Computer and Electronics Recycling Day
10/19 Saturday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Essex County Fleet Maintenance (Public Works), 99 W. Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove
List of Acceptable Materials [http://www.ecuanj.com/newsevents.html#]
Veterans Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 11/11 Monday
There WILL be trash & recycling pick up.
There WILL jitney service.
Veterans Day Observance
11/11 Monday
11 a.m.
Military Memorial Park, 60 Main St.
In front of the West Orange Police Department Headquarters
Thanksgiving Weekend Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 11/28 Thursday
There WILL NOT be trash & bulk pick up.(next pick up for trash Monday 12/2)
There WILL NOT be jitney service
All Day 11/29 Friday
There WILL be trash & bulk pick up.
There WILL NOT jitney service.
11/30 Saturday: There WILL be trash & bulk trash pick up.
Thanksgiving Day Lunch
11/28 Thursday
3:30- 4:30 p.m.
Christine's Soup Kitchen, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 315 Main St.
69th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
3/15 Sunday
12:15 p.m. Step Off
In front of West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main St.
REMINDER: The 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
West Orange Municipal ID Program
Residents can now apply for a West Orange identification card.
Program is open to all residents, including people who do not have a
government ID. For information www.westorange.org/MunicipalID [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3933]
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]
Pick Up Service for $12/Week [https://nj-westorange2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5171/Food-Scraps-Pick-Up-Pilot--Sign-Up---Info]
Visit https://www.javascompost.com/pick-up-service [https://www.javascompost.com/pick-up-service] for information
Field Goods -Sustainable New Jersey [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/4004]
The Township of West Orange
has partnered with Field Goods to bring fresh produce to our residents
on a weekly basis! Pick up weekly at First Mountain Preschool,
Metropolitan Plant and Flower Exchange or West Orange Public Library. Go to Field-Goods.com [http://field-goods.com/] and learn more! For the nearest location, click here [https://www.field-goods.com/member/subscribe/location/search] .
West Orange Senior Citizen Information Services
Senior Citizen Resources [http://www.westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1482]
Bingo, Zumba, Yoga, and more!
Click here [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 here [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 Residents
The program can help find someone who has run, wandered or just walked away
from 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 Location
The 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 Watch
Neighborhood 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 here [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2947] to learn more
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/]
Safe Exchange Zone Program
This 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 here [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.
[http://www.libraryinsight.net/calendar.asp?jx=wo] [http://www.libraryinsight.net/calendar.asp?jx=wo] [http://www.downtownwo.com/] [https://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm] [http://westorange.org/admin/www.turtlebackzoo.com] [http://www.woarts.org/]
Attention Jitney Commuters!!
Download The Real-Time Tracking App!
Click here [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2336] to learn more
West Orange Emergency Call System
Sign 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 here [http://www.westorange.org/swift911] to sign up
West Orange Animal Welfare League Adoptions
Adoptions are scheduled from 11:00am to
3:00pm on the first and third Saturday of each month. Redemption and
adoption hours are Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the
Alex Caprio Animal Control Facility, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange.
Residents should call first. Additional hours are available by
appointment. For more info, call (973) 325-4121 or click here [http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ59.html]
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