South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum

Pedestrian safety advocate George Matias was honored for helping to “make the Village a safer and more connected place for all residents.”

After accepting Hilton’s resignation and waving goodbye, the Council brought on former Village trustee Steve Schnall, who has agreed to serve out Hilton’s term.

South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum calls the federal cuts in health care grants to municipalities “disgusting.”

“It’s off to the races we go on our 21st century library.” — South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum

Village Administrator Julie Doran says while the construction is moving forward, the schedule is tight and pool work is difficult because there are just a few months a year when it can be done.

Hannah Zollman, who launched the Co-Lab in downtown South Orange, was lauded by the South Orange Village Council for her contributions to community building, volunteerism and local engagement.

The Village is encouraging participation from the community — from local park conservancies to historical and environmental groups — “to ensure the initiative reflects the priorities of our residents.”

Mayor Sheena Collum: “This is such an important issue to the South Orange Council, to members of our community, and not just people in our community, but people who work in our community, people who visit our community.”

Councilwoman Jennifer Greenberg: “The pain and fear that these acts create cannot be underestimated. In these challenging times, we cannot allow intolerance to take root.”

In partnership with the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race and South Orange Village,…