Although South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum’s name will not be on the June 10 primary ballot, she will be campaigning alongside Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop in his bid to win the NJ Governor’s race.

Registration has begun for the K-5 Aftercare Program which is open to all and begins in September. Engel, who is currently serving on the Maplewood Township Committee, announced that she would not seek reelection.

The costs of the repairs and improvements total nearly $1.7 million, which includes replacing the plumbing and pool gutters in two pools as well as renovations to the bathhouse, repairs to the picnic area and the addition of 10 shade structures.

“It’s good for the kids to interact with older adults. But it’s also really good for the older adults. So we decided to do this, offer it to the community.” — Morrow Memorial Preschool Director Cynthia Hicks

The agreement is one of many steps in the process of selling the municipal water utility to NJAW. The Village expects the process to be completed later this year.

SOPAC representatives say plans are underway to “introduce a revitalized cinematic experience for the community.”

South Orange resident and sculptor Celine Browning creates truly accessible art.

To reduce the cost of transportation, district officials have suggested a busing hub system “where students would be assigned hubs that are no more than 1.25 miles from their home.” One parent called the idea “baffling.” Officials say the concept is in the discovery phase and would not be implemented in 2025-26.

Jocelyn Ryan and Erin Siders of the South Orange/Maplewood Coalition on Race’s Schools Committee asked the Board of Education to be “100%” committed to the Intentional Integration Initiative, in response to some town hall comments questioning the cost of the program and transportation.

The University’s 27th annual celebration of Japanese culture, cuisine, international relations, business and language runs from March 28 to April 4, with several free events open to the public.