Proponents say the sale of the water utility is the best option to make costly infrastructure upgrades, retire debt, and manage rate increases while maintaining water quality. Opponents raise concerns about NJAW being a publicly traded company and loss of control.
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ElectionGovernmentOpinionSouth Orange
LETTER: Voting YES on Water Utility Referendum Is Right Choice for South Orange’s Future
by Doug Newmanby Doug NewmanA referendum is on the November 5 ballot in South Orange, asking residents to…
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One resident wanted to hear about reasons NOT to vote for the measure, but Village and NJAW officials said rejecting the sale will result in a 74% rate increase.
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“I totally welcome public engagement and public participation, and the public has a right to vote,” said Councilmember Olivia Lewis-Chang.
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‘Don’t Let This Moment Slide’ – South Orange, Maplewood Leaders Put Fire Merger Back in Spotlight
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GovernmentSouth OrangeTowns
Many Support Adaptive Re-Use of Village Hall, But Also Want Preservation
More than two dozen citizens spoke before the South Orange Village Trustees at…
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ElectionGovernmentSouth OrangeTowns
Former Pres. Doug Newman Endorses Sheena Collum for SO Village President
On Tuesday, May 12, I urge all South Orange residents to vote for…
