“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
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GovernmentInfrastructureSouth Orange
South Orange Passes Ordinance Allowing NJ American Water to Provide Service to Village
by Sal DiMaggioby Sal DiMaggioThe 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.
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SOPAC representatives say plans are underway to “introduce a revitalized cinematic experience for the community.”
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Arts & CultureSouth Orange
Big Art in Small Spaces: This Artist Wants to Put a Gallery in Your Kitchen Drawer
by Joy Yagidby Joy YagidSouth Orange resident and sculptor Celine Browning creates truly accessible art.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTransportation
With Transportation Costs Escalating, School District Proffers ‘Bus Hub’ Idea
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.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTransportation
Coalition on Race: Don’t Let Budget/Transportation Concerns Erode Integration Initiative
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.

