Five things you need to know today: 1. If you’re thinking about running for Village President or for a Trustee position, you have until 4 p.m. today to file your candidate petition at Village Hall. The municipal election will be held Tuesday, May 10. Check back later today to find out who’s making a run at it. 2. The Village Board of Trustees meets in a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Village Hall and its conference meeting at 8 p.m. Here's the agenda for the special meeting and the agenda for the conference meeting. 3. Need help using the computer? With laptops set up at the South…
1. The curtain rises tonight for the opening of the 2011 CHS All School Musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone. Musical director Robert Cohen calls it "90 minutes of fun and done. It is a perfect musical to present in a high school. It has a lot of really good roles." He promises: "You're going to love the show." The CHS musicals sell out quickly. If tickets are still available on the day of the show, they are $15. Performances this weekend and next weekend (March 18-20.) Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. 2. In case you missed it earlier this week: Three seats are …
The upcoming Board of Education elections promise to be exciting to say the least: From budgeting woes, overcrowding and rezoning to funding cuts, contract disputes and salary squabbles, this has been a tremendously tough past year for the District. Three seats are up for election with two incumbents – Andrea Wren-Hardin and Sandra Karriem – and three newcomers – Marian Cutler, William Gaudelli and James LoStuto – campaigning. School elections are Wednesday, April 27. We're lucky to live in two towns that have so many people willing to volunteer their time, effort and expertise to make this …
The Board of Education meets tonight at 525 Academy Street. The budget will be introduced. The South Orange Library says: This Monday, it's our annual Read Across America program, where kids read to the adults! Sign up in the children's room. Schedule a meeting with SOPAC on Weds., March 16. Save the date and we'll share details. The Community Garden has its first meeting Saturday from 10 to 11 in Village Hall (room to be announced). National Meatball Day is Wednesday. Who knew?
The Board of Trustees meets tonight in Village Hall at 8 p.m. On the agenda: Three firefighters will be recognized as recipients of the 2011 South Orange Fire Department Valor Awards. The next budget workshop will be held on Thurs., March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall. The SOPL celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday on Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. with a read-aloud event. Saturday, April 9, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., residents can bring documents to Public Works at 300 Walton Ave. for the first-ever "Shredding Day." Proof of residency is required. Tonight's Board meeting will see a quarterly …
Schools and government offices are closed today, Monday, Feb. 21. Today is Presidents Day, a state and federal holiday, and that means schools – and government offices – are closed, snow or no snow. Here are five things you need to know to get you through the day. Post offices and financial markets will be closed, as are municipal offices and the library. And there will be no refuse/recycling collection. Three inches fell overnight and we should see snow for the rest of the morning. The snow is supposed to stop by 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service forecast for our area. Today…
Presidents Day is Monday. Schools, Village offices, post offices, and many businesses are closed. Next week is the public schools' winter break; students will be out of school all week. Adult School registration continues, with extended early-bird specials. Two public meetings with South Orange Village and Police Department leadership are scheduled to address and respond to public concerns and questions: - Citizens Public Safety Meeting - Thursday, February 17, 7:30 p.m., in Village Hall. - Business & Merchant Public Safety Meeting - Wednesday, February 23, 8:30 a.m., in Village Hall.
While the Baird remains closed for boiler and related repairs, registration for spring programs and other services take place at Village Hall. Current estimates see the repairs done by Feb. 28. The Village Hall and facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents Day. SO will hold its first "Paper Shredding Day" on Sat., April 9, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works, 300 Walton Rd. Bring proof of SO residency. The SOPL celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday on Mon., March 7 at 7 p.m.. Kids will read aloud favorite works.
Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate it big in and around town. Board of Trustees meets tonight at Village Hall. On the agenda: An Assistant Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs will be appointed; Several committees, including Public Safety, will report; An update from Main Street South Orange Meets and games of the week to watch are here.
Well, it's more than five today, so consider it a holiday bonus. The following Valentine's Day specials invite you downtown South Orange this weekend. Above Restaurant & Bar Serving a special a la carte menu for dinner with sweetheart specials and a rose for your special someone. The UPS Store 20% off UPS shipping costs for any item purchased from The Beaded Path or Robyn Ross. Valid with recent store receipt if item is packed and shipped by The UPS Store. While supplies last, free Valentine's Day card or a Movie Studio wiggle book mark when UPS Shipping is purchased. Victor's Florist Open…
Law enforcement authorities posted a cash reward offer for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect or suspects wanted in theSeptember 2010 death of Barron M. Weir, 27, of South Orange, who was shot in the Vailsburg section of Newark. Persons with information about the crime are asked to contact Detectives Sara Bando or Marquise Carter of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Squad at 877-847-7432 or the Crimestoppers 24/7 hotline at 973-877-TIPS. In the mood for a musical? Many, many local kids will star in the MMS version of Bye-Bye Birdie this weekend. Tickets and info here…
In the mood for a musical? Many, many local kids will star in the MMS version of Bye-Bye Birdie this weekend. Tickets and info here. (This editor will be there cheering on the whole cast and waving hard at Celia and Josh. Bravo, in advance!) State-issued school report cards are out. Check out the details on CHS here. Speaking of report cards, students in grades 6 - 12 may be hanging out near the mailbox. Grades should arrive at home this week. Mad for Melville? The SOPL discussion group will consider Melville's ties to South Orange at the Thursday 1 p.m. meeting. All are welcome. It's …
Secondary school report cards are mailed today. Be on the lookout for those grades by the end of the week. The library's Thursday discussion group will host JoAnn Middleton, professor at Drew U, who will discuss "Herman Melville's South Orange Ties." Free, open to the public, refreshments will be served, begins at 1 p.m. at the library on Thursday. Baird Center remains closed. Registration for Baird programs will take place at Village Hall until the end of the month. Tired of the Superbowl hoopla? Not so excited about the results? Spring is out there: pitchers and catchers report to spring …
Baird Center remains closed. Registration for Baird programs will take place at Village Hall until the end of the month, most likely. The Cable TV Committee, the Public Safety Committee, and the Planning Board meet tonight. More info here. Turtle Back Zoo's Essex Ed predicted that the Steelers would take the Superbowl. He also predicted six more weeks of winter. Since he was wrong with the Steelers, perhaps he's wrong about winter. No matter: today will be in the 40s, a day to enjoy. Secondary school report cards are mailed tomorrow. Be on the lookout for those grades. And, oh so important…
1. Wednesday is Groundhog Day. Will Essex Ed, the Turtle Back Zoo's resident groundhog, see his shadow? If he does, we'll have six more weeks of winter. I think many of us are hoping he doesn't see his shadow. 2. School is opening with a two-hour delay, as per the 5 a.m. call. 3. Significant delays on NJ Transit are expected today. 4. The Paper Mill Playhouse hosts one performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call 973-376-4343. 5. SOMS students continue to take midterm exams this week.
