DuBowy Endorses Sheena Collum: ‘Forget the Rhetoric, The Choice is Clear’
To the Editor: As a 27-year resident, serving on numerous committees and boards, including the South Orange Board of Trustees, I must express my disappointment…
SOMA Leaders Decry Rise of Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, More in U.S. & Two Towns
Maplewood Mayor Victor DeLuca and South Orange Village President Sheena Collum acknowledged an increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and intolerance in the two towns tonight…
South Orange Trustees Vote to Designate Town as Sanctuary City
In a 180-degree turnaround, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum said she moved from being a skeptic of adopting a Sanctuary City resolution into a champion…
Clarke, Hilton & Schnall Declare Run for South Orange Board of Trustees
Incumbents Walter Clarke and Stephen Schnall will be joined by newcomer Karen Hilton on a three-person slate running for three positions on the South Orange…
South Orange Hopes to Move From ‘Village President’ to ‘Mayor’
The South Orange Village Board of Trustees voted to change its name on Monday night — as well as the title of theVillage’s top elected…
Suggestion to Re-Route Lenox Avenue Looks Like a No-Go
A nascent proposal to improve safety on Lenox Avenue by re-routing traffic through area side streets appears to be a non-starter. Residents of the neighborhood centered around…
Capt. Kyle Kroll to Become South Orange Chief of Police
Capt. Kyle Kroll, a 28-year veteran of the South Orange Police Department, will become the next South Orange Chief of Police, as announced by…
South Orange Looking to Transfer Board of Health Powers to Board of Trustees
The South Orange Board of Trustees took its first official step in assuming the responsibilities of the Board of Health on Monday, Feb. 22. The…
PHOTO: ‘Girls Helping Girls Period’ Honored by South Orange Trustees
Sisters Quinn and Emma Joy, who helped launch the “Girls Helping Girls Period” campaign to collect feminine hygiene products for girls and women in…
Open Letter of Thanks to the Community from First Night Maplewood South Orange
To the Community: On behalf of the Board of First Night Maplewood South Orange, I wanted to thank and recognize many of the people…