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Kids & Teen Items are now Fine Free!The West Orange Public Library joins hundreds of libraries across the country in the growing movement of eliminating overdue fines. Starting January 2022, children’s and young adult materials will not incur late fees.
AARP Foundation Free Tax HelpMondays & Wednesdays, 10am-1pm starting Wednesday, February 2Meeting Room Call the Reference Desk at 973-736-0196 to make an appointment. Taxpayers must bring photo ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return. If Married Filing Jointly, both spouses are required to attend. To facilitate the process, you may pick up your Intake/Interview form at the library prior to your scheduled appointment. Also, preparers ask that you be vaccinated and wear a mask.
FREE Citizenship Exam PreparationJan 10-March 23Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PMLower LevelThis 10 week class is sponsored by Jewish Vocational Services and will cover American History, Civics and the N400 application form. Students must bring their green card to register at the first class on January 10. .For more information please call 862-704-2291 or email adultschool@jvsnh.org [mailto:adultschool@jvsnh.org] .
[http://www.westorange.org/sunshinefund] www.westorange.org/sunshinefund [http://www.westorange.org/sunshinefund]
[https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20211022a.shtml] NJ Department of Health- Recommendation of Pfizer Vaccine for 5- through 11-Year-Olds [https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20211103a.shtml] NJ Department of Health Booster Authorization Information [https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2021/approved/20211022a.shtml]
[https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/7813/2014-March-10-Recycling-Design-Notice]
All Municipal Offices Will Remain Closed To the Public Until Further Notice
SCAN QR CODE for TICKETS or go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-west-orange-classic-film-festival-39820071883 [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fo%2Fthe-west-orange-classic-film-festival-39820071883&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C4b936b96187c4fc00c9308d9e1078869%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637788245824302277%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=24ZPaR0IeJY2DRxcmiwqkhjqykj194ILtGzmbwSIsKQ%3D&reserved=0] February 6: “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fits-a-mad-mad-mad-mad-world-tickets-241521285667%3Faff%3Debdsoporgprofile&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C4b936b96187c4fc00c9308d9e1078869%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637788245824458496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=kU6IU9EkCww03tMSXoK%2FMtlofhsvO4TDKYv0PJ2zrCM%3D&reserved=0] (1963)February 20: “Bringing Up Baby” [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbringing-up-baby-tickets-241526942587%3Faff%3Debdsoporgprofile&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C4b936b96187c4fc00c9308d9e1078869%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637788245824458496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=D%2F03NhDWxdjyZn1It%2Flyyq%2FMknZXJ7vTZDJnKRf0vAQ%3D&reserved=0] (1938)February 27: “Young Frankenstein” [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fyoung-frankenstein-tickets-241540222307&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C4b936b96187c4fc00c9308d9e1078869%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637788245824458496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=4Ys4MkfCcxiMdlWN%2Fy%2F1At7kijhqlLLZZhDxrhasl%2Fc%3D&reserved=0] (1974)March 6: “Some Like It Hot” [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fsome-like-it-hot-tickets-241544214247&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C4b936b96187c4fc00c9308d9e1078869%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637788245824458496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=VSHkOEED7hg1a8JdDWLoGVr88oYsq%2FPxIKWg1RRoCTA%3D&reserved=0] (1959)March 13: “Buck Privates” [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbuck-privates-tickets-241545829077&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C4b936b96187c4fc00c9308d9e1078869%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637788245824458496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=eLnMCWLaVQ6iRZV%2FRs2mBsq4gvvFdB6w4JdIyyakxQs%3D&reserved=0] (1941)
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Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s) 2/7 Monday 7 p.m.West Orange High School, LMC ,51 Conforti Ave,Visit WOBOE Agendas [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] 2022 Upcoming Meetings: 2/28, 3/17, 3/28, 4/11, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20, 7/18, 8/8, 8/22, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 11/14, 12/5, 12/19 & 1/5/2023
West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting 2/10 Thursday VIRTUAL7 p.m Upcoming Meetings: 2022- 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/13, 11/10 & 12/8Your support of the West Orange Arts Council is needed now more than ever: https://the-west-orange-arts-council-woac.square.site/ [https://the-west-orange-arts-council-woac.square.site/]
West Orange Arts Center and Gift Shoppe currently open by appointment only.Please email info@woarts.org [mailto:info@woarts.org] or call 862-500-1918 to schedule your visit.
Booey Toons10-11am Most Saturdays via ZoomWeekly virtual cartoon drawing session.RSVP: Private message @Booey McBooerson on FacebookBecome a member: https://tinyurl.com/b7kvsbc [https://tinyurl.com/b7kvsbc] For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
Township Council Meeting(s)2/15 Tuesday Virtual Meeting Visit www,westorange.org/virtualwotc [http://www.westorange.org/virtualwotc] 6:30 p.m.Township of West Orange- Council Chambers, 66 Main St.Upcoming meetings: 2022: 3/1, 3/15, 4/5, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 6/14, 6/28, 7/19, 8/9, 9/6, 9/20, 10/11, 10/25, 11/15, 11/29 & 12/20Visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/agendacenter] for the upcoming and past agendas and minutes
[https://westorangechamber.com/events/calendar/#id=107&cid=1813&wid=901&type=Cal]
All Municipal Offices Closed -President's Day 2/21 There will be trash & recycling collection on Monday 2/21 There will be NO jitney service on 2/21
[https://westorangeparade.com/] 2022 St. Patrick's Day Parade3/13 Sunday12:15 pm Step OffVisit https://westorangeparade.com/ [https://westorangeparade.com/] for more information
Shredding Day 4/3 Sunday 11 a.m. -3 p.m.West Orange Environmental Center, 590 Mt. Pleasant Ave.Shred Confidential Items, Financial Documents, Receipts & Expenditures. FREE for all town residents. ID required. 4 box limit. NO plastic bags.Next Scheduled: 10/16
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All Municipal Offices Closed -Good Friday 4/15 There will be trash collection on 4/15 There will be regular jitney service on 4/15
The West Orange Department of Recreation publishes a monthly electronic Rec Newsletter. It is chock full of information about upcoming programs and deadlines for registrations. It also includes stories detailing successful efforts of West Orange teams and individual athletes. It can be found on the Recreation page of the Township’s website – www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/]
[https://www.westorange.org/1731/Operation-Blue-Angel] Visit www.westorange.org/operationblueangel [https://www.westorange.org/1731/Operation-Blue-Angel] or click on the logo above
[http://wosignup.com/]
[https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/west-orange/west-orange-animal-welfare-league-nj59/] Click Above for West Orange Animal Welfare League Pet Finder [https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/west-orange/west-orange-animal-welfare-league-nj59/]
West Orange Emergency Call SystemSign up to receive calls, emails and/or texts from the Township when an emergency may arise or important information needs to be distributed to residents. Click http://www.westorange.org/swift911 [http://www.westorange.org/swift911] to sign up REMINDER: TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED-The Township of West Orange requires all “peddlers” (door-to-door) to obtain a permit. Learn more here: Peddler's Permit Requirement [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3894] . If you would like your address placed on the “Do Not Solicit List”, please contact the Clerk’s office via email at clerk@westorange.org [mailto:clerk@westorange.org] or 973-325-4155
West Orange Municipal ID Program
By appointment only 8:30-3:30 call 973-325-4155 to scheduleResidents can now apply for a West Orange identification card.Program is open to all residents, including people who do not have a government ID. For information www.westorange.org/MunicipalID [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3933]
Recycling Coach [http://www.westorange.org/88/Recycling] Check out this exciting site on all you need to know about recycling in West Orange.Get the Free Recycle Coach App.Get the free app for complete refuse & recycling information in West Orange at your fingertips!
[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recyclecoach/id1071714967] [https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.recyclecoach.worldster.pack]
West Orange Senior Citizen Information Services Senior Citizen Resources [http://www.westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1482] Bingo, Zumba, Yoga, and more!
Click Senior Resources [http://westorange.org/index.aspx?nid=523] for more info
Do You Have A Security Camera?West Orange Police offer a voluntary registration program to help in crime prevention. Click here to register westorange.org/cameraregistration [https://goo.gl/forms/OupikgkrTn1aOjRw1] For information, contact Sgt. Patrick Matullo at pmatullo@wopd.org [mailto:pmatullo@wopd.org] or call 973-325-4045
Save Money On Your Property Taxes!!Click Shop West Orange [http://westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1173] to get your FREE Shop West Orange Property Tax Rebate Card!
WOPD Introduces "Take Me Home" ID To Help Track At Risk ResidentsThe program can help find someone who has run, wandered or just walked awayfrom a location within the township and ease in their safe return. The Take Me Home program is helpful for people who are nonverbal or easily disoriented. This includes those who suffer from Autism, Dementia, Deafness, Alzheimer’s and other developmental disabilities. The program is strictly voluntary and not limited by age or disability. Click here for an application [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3738] Visit www.westorange.org/tmh [http://www.westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1480] for more information or call 973-325-4045/4007
WOPD Is A Permanent Prescription Drug Drop Off Location- TEMPORILY SUSPENDEDThe permanent collection sites are open year-round so unwanted medications can be safely discarded at the public’s convenience. Residents
can dispose of their unused prescription drug medication by placing it
in the marked collection sites. Dropping off medication is anonymous and
safe. Residents should remove any identifying information from the
medication containers, such as their name, address, telephone number and
doctor’s name. Medications that are collected are brought to a licensed
facility where they are safely disposed. Please
be advised that we cannot accept any sharps, epi-pens, inhalers or
items containing mercury in our unwanted prescription drop box. http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/pages/locations.aspx [http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop/pages/locations.aspx]
Learn How To Start A Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood watches are started in an effort to reduce crime rates, provide security, and bring together a community. This cause can unify and fill a neighborhood with pride. Watches are also a great way to build relationships with law enforcement. Click Neighborhood Watch [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2947] to learn more
Safe Exchange Zone ProgramThis program is intended to create a safe environment for the transfer of goods and money for the seller and buyer involved in an internet based, in-person sale. Click Safe Exchange Zone [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2279] to learn more
What Else Is Going On In West Orange?Click on the logos below to stay up-to-date on everything happening in town.
[https://www.wopl.org/] [http://www.downtownwo.com/] [https://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm] [https://turtlebackzoo.com/] [http://www.woarts.org/] [https://www.lunastage.org/] [https://www.ospacnj.org/]
Attention Jitney Commuters!!
Download The Real-Time Tracking App!Click Real Time Commuter Tracking [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2336] to learn more
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