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.

County officials say the program aims to create safer, more effective interactions between law enforcement and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Mayor Nancy Adams asked Township Administrator Patrick Wherry to make a recommendation on a budget line for the coordinator position, and raised the possibility that the proposed budget line could be reduced versus eliminated. Wherry will be presenting the 2025 budget to the Township Committee at its April 1 meeting