Mark Rosner

Maplewood to Vote on Fire Dept Merger August 6; Firefighters Union Expresses Concerns About Staffing Levels

The Maplewood Township Committee will be considering a resolution to merge the Maplewood Fire Department with the South Orange Fire Department at its August 6…

After a Contentious Election, South Orange Leaders Say ‘No Grudges,’ Only ‘Hope’ Going Forward

“Win or lose, there is always a seat at the table. You are welcome always, 100%.” With those words, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum…

South Orange Trustee Rosner ‘Sets Record Straight’ on Fire Department Merger

In a debate-turned-town-hall on Tuesday night, South Orange Village President candidate Deborah Davis Ford asserted that two other Village Trustees besides herself have found fault…

Levison Resigns After 12 Years on BOT, is Appointed Water Administrator

Howard Levison recently stepped down from the South Orange Board of Trustees after 12 years of dedicated service. However, Levison will still be active in…

UPDATED: South Orange Approves 2019 Budget With 1.99% Tax Levy Increase

Updated April 8, 2019: The South Orange Board of Trustees passed the 2019 South Orange municipal budget tonight with a 1.99% tax levy increase at…

After 20 Years of Service, Rosner Not Seeking Re-Election as South Orange Trustee

Full-time work and full-time grandparenting don’t leave a lot of room for the full-time job of being a South Orange Village Trustee. That’s why Mark…

Will Deborah Davis Ford Challenge Sheena Collum for South Orange Village Presidency?

South Orange Trustee Deborah Davis Ford posted an intriguing video on Facebook today (see below). In it, she announced that she will be making a…

South Orange Nearing Redevelopment Agreement for ‘Blockbuster’ Site

South Orange leaders are hoping to introduce an ordinance to approve redevelopment and financial agreements for the so-called “Blockbuster” site sometime this fall. At the…

OPINION: Compromise — Not Dominance — Builds a Stronger Community

To the editors: South Orange Trustees recently tabled the Puppy Mill ordinance to reconsider language allowing leashed dogs to walk, defecate and urinate in all…

Collum Gives South Orange Trustees 3 Weeks to Suggest Alternatives for Dogs in Parks Ordinance

Despite public indicators showing majority support for an ordinance that would allow dogs — on leash — in public parks, the South Orange Village Board…