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.