Mayor Sheena Collum

The Council’s now $17 million in costs is offset by a $6.5-million State of New Jersey Library Grant. The second reading and public hearing on the supplemental bond ordinance will be held at the Council’s next meeting on March 10, 2025.

Meanwhile, Irvington Avenue and several nearby streets will soon see some traffic calming measures like blinking pedestrian crossing signs and solar-powered speed displays.

Honored for tackling local food insecurity and enriching the community, the Elks Rent Party garden has grown enough to produce 2,000 pounds of fresh produce every summer to support local food initiatives.

To ensure a shady canopy of trees for generations to come, the South Orange ordinance spells out how many trees need to be planted to replace healthy trees that are removed, based on the size of the tree removed.

At a Halloween event the center’s doors were locked so no one could use restroom facilities. “It was a little embarrassing to have to explain that to people,” said the Founders Park Conservancy president. The Village said an agreement with the developers should come as soon as this week.

From the South Orange Village Council and Maplewood Township Committee: Joint Statement on the…

A self-described “policy wonk, political junkie, and perpetual diplomat,” Collum balances her continued work as a local leader with her new positions and increasing responsibilities throughout the state.

Charter changes — finally approved by the state legislature — are now in effect in South Orange, altering the name of the township, elected officials and some staff, and allowing the town to move municipal elections from May to November, among other updates.