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.
Karen Hilton
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GovernmentSouth Orange
Water Utility Town Hall: Newstead Water Sphere, Accountability & Regionalizing Infrastructure
Two more town halls are scheduled for Sept. 25 (virtual) and October 9 (at the Baird) ahead of the Nov. 5 referendum. New Jersey American Water has bid to buy the South Orange water utility.
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Boy Scout Troop 5 Maplewood Named ‘Villager of the Month’ in South Orange
From Troop 5 Maplewood BSA: SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.: South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum and…
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HistoryMaplewoodSouth Orange
A Ground-Breaking Women’s History Month Begins in Maplewood & South Orange
Nearly two dozen women who have served or currently serve in elected office representing…
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The changes include a stipend for elected officials and new titles, including “mayor.”
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Arts & CultureSouth Orange
‘This Is a Very Exciting Day’—South Orange Library Preliminary Redesign Unveiled
South Orange has bonded $16M for the project, with $6.5M to be reimbursed by the state.
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Rob Sandow asked that the South Orange Citizens Budget Advisory Committee be reinstated; VP Sheena Collum said a new, transparent & inclusive process was in place.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
MapSO Leaders Express Desire to Restore, Expand K-5 Busing for Next School Year
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreTown leaders on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of School Estimate declared their willingness to pursue the restoration and expansion of courtesy busing for kindergarten through 5th grade students at a special meeting on October 6.
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GovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange Adopts 2022 Municipal Budget, Raising Taxes by 3.99%
by Sal DiMaggioby Sal DiMaggioWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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BusinessGovernmentSouth Orange
Cannabis Cultivation Struck From South Orange Ordinance, With Manufacturing Still Under Consideration
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