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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A referendum is on the November 5 ballot in South Orange, asking residents to…
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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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ElectionGovernmentOpinionSouth Orange
LETTER: Vote NO on South Orange Water System Privatization
by Joe Rosparsby Joe RosparsA 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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EnvironmentGovernmentOpinionSouth Orange
LETTER: Collum Urges South Orange to Vote ‘Yes’ on Water Utility Referendum
This town hall is live and in person at The Baird.
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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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EnvironmentGovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange to Host 1st of 3 Town Halls on Water Utility Referendum Sept. 11
Town halls are scheduled for Sept. 11 and Sept. 25 (virtual) and October 9 (at the Baird). New Jersey American Water has bid to buy the utility.
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Voters will decide on Nov. 5 if South Orange should move forward in negotiating the sale of its water utility to NJ American Water.
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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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