[mailto:squirk@westorange.org]
[Please include name and mailing address]
Roadway Resurfacing- Mt. Pleasant Avenue: Gregory Avenue to Main Street [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5495/Road-Closure-Mt-Pleasant-Ave-2019]
Overnights 6/12-6/28 7 p.m. - 6 a.m.
Senior Livability Coordinator Job Search
Position is for a two year period in fulfillment of a grant received from The Partners for Health Foundation to create a Senior Livability Initiative.
Click Here for Complete Detailed Job Description [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5455/Senior-Livability-Coordinator-Job-Search]
West Orange Farmers Market Returns
New Day and Time: NOW-11/2 Saturdays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
New Location: 80 Main Street Parking Lot (North End)
Vendors Application [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5025/VendorsApp_2019]
Email Stacey@WOFarmersmarket.com [mailto:stacey@wofarmersmarket.com]
Visit West Orange Farmers Market [https://www.wofarmersmarket.com/]
Sponsored by the Downtown West Orange Alliance
Download Flier Here For Senior Aerobics [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5467/420390_WO-Senior-Summer-Swimming-Aerobics_050719]
Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s)
6/17 Monday
6:30 p.m.
West Orange High School, Library Media Center, 51 Conforti Ave.
2019 Upcoming Meetings: 7/22, 8/12, 8/26, 9/23, 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
PAL Football [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5390/FOOTBALL-SIGNUP-2019] & Cheerleading [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5391/CHEER-SIGNUP-2019] Registration
Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Saturdays 9-11 p.m.
PAL Building, 28 Prospect Pl.
Registration closes 7/20
Email: info@wopal.org [mailto:info@wopal.org]
Visit www.wopal.org [https://westorangepal.wixsite.com/wopal]
A Place in the World" Landscapes by Enrique Zaldivar
Through July 1
Fusing elements of cubism with realism, surrealism and mysticism to reflect the Afro Cuban life and religions, memories of Cuba, and life in the U.S.
Intro to Social Media Marketing Part 2
6/19 Wednesday
7- 9 p.m.
Learn to schedule posts and create content using external platforms. Create winning content to attract your target audience
$15 WOAC members $20 for non-members
WOAC Creative Connection Collage Making Workshop
6/22 Saturday
Noon to 3 p.m.
Free for WOAC members (donations welcomed)
$10 for non-members
September Collage Exhibition Call for Artists coming soon!
West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
Mayor Parisi's Open Office Hours
6/20 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): 7/11 & 7/25
Sports & Games Night at Ginny Duenkel Pool [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5471/Sports-and-Games-Night-2019]
6/21 Friday
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Ginny Duenkel Pool, Colgate Park, 60 1/2 Cherry St.
Join us for a night filled with games, swimming, and fun! Open to all West Orange residents! Admission is $10 (adults), $5 (children).
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times!
OSPAC SummerFest 2019 [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5502/SummerFest-Flyer2019]
6/21 Friday
Time: 4-9 p.m.
OSPAC, 4 Boland Dr.
FREE Admission
Kick off the summer season with a 5 hour lineup of outdoor entertainment for all ages.
Games*Bouncy House* Face Painting* Food*Contests*Fun*Much More
Music- featuring NY State of Mind (the music of Billy Joel)
Visit the beer and wine garden. Sponsored by Advantage Pest Control
Click Here For Scheduled Events [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5482/OSPAC-2019-Summer]
For details, email c [mailto:contact@pleasantvalleyproductions.org] ontact@PleasantValleyProductions.org [mailto:contact@pleasantvalleyproductions.org]
Township Council Meeting(s)
6/25 Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Township of West Orange- Council Chambers, 66 Main St.
Upcoming meetings: 6/25, 7/16, 8/13, 9/10, 9/24, 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
Movies in the Park: The Last Dragon [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5452/Movies-in-the-Park]
6/28 Friday
7 p.m.
O'Connor Park, 19 Ralph Rd.
Bring chairs and blankets and picnic baskets.
Free Admission, however donations will be accepted to our scholarship fund for graduating seniors from West Orange High School are welcomed.
Light refreshments will be available for purchase.
This event is to bring families of West Orange and surrounding areas for a night out to connect with other families while showcasing a classic African American film.
Sponsored by the West Orange African Heritage Organization.
Independence Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 7/4 Thursday
There will NOT be be trash & bulk trash pick up.
There will NOT be jitney service.
4th of July Celebration [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5472/Fourth-fo-July-2019]
7/4 Thursday (Rain date 7/6 Saturday)
Beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Fireworks at Dusk
West Orange High School, 655 Pleasant Valley Way
Bring blankets- No chairs
Sponsored by the Township of West Orange Recreation Department
3rd Annual Food Truck Festival [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5469/Food-Truck-Festival-2019]
7/4 Thursday
3-9 p.m.
West Orange High School, 655 Pleasant Valley Way
Plenty of parking available! Come for the food, stay for the fireworks!!
Sponsored by the Township of West Orange Recreation Department
Fireworks Displays in West Orange
Township of West Orange- Recreation Department
7/4 Thursday (Rain Date- 7/6 Saturday)
Dusk
Degnan Park/West Orange High School
Pleasant Valley Way
Montclair Golf Club
7/6 Saturday (Rain Date- 7/7 Sunday)
25 Prospect Ave.
West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting
7/17 Wednesday
7 p.m.
West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
Upcoming Meetings: 8/14 (W), 9/12, 10/10, 11/7 & 12/5
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
Labor Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 9/2 Monday
There will NOT be be trash & recycling pick up.
There will NOT be jitney service.
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]
Sponsored by the West Orange Suicide Advocacy Coalition
Columbus Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 10/14 Monday
There WILL be trash & recycling pick up.
There WILL jitney service.
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
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
Receive tax free money to make energy related improvements [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3672]
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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