[mailto:squirk@westorange.org]
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Sewer Payment Due 4/1
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[https://www.westorange.org/1742/Where-Has-the-Bunny-Been]
Where In West Orange Is The Bunny? [https://www.westorange.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=7945]
The West Orange Bunny has been hopping all around town. Can you tell us where he has been? This contest will begin on Monday, March 22nd and end on Friday, April 2nd. Each day will feature a new picture. All correct responses for each day will be entered into a drawing for that day's prize. All locations will be in West Orange.
[https://www.pleasantvalleyproductions.org/]
[https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/7795/Vaccine-Info-West-Orange-Feb2021]
(Click the Photo for Information)
[https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/7813/2014-March-10-Recycling-Design-Notice]
Click Photo for Details
[https://www.westorange.org/rec]
[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
All Municipal Offices Will Remain Closed To the Public Until Further Notice
[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/]
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All Municipal Offices Closed 4/2-Good Friday
There will be trash & recycling collection
The Commuter Jitney will run. Check schedules
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Township Council Meeting(s)
4/6 Tuesday Virtual Meeting
Visit www.westorange.org/virtualWOTC [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6258/Town-Council-Virtual-Instructions-414]
6:30 p.m.
Township of West Orange- Council Chambers, 66 Main St.
Upcoming meetings: 2021: 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/8, 6/22, 7/13, 8/17, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23 & 12/14
Visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/agendacenter] for the upcoming and past agendas and minutes
West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting
4/8 Thursday VIRTUAL
7 p.m
Upcoming Meetings: 2021- 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/11 & 12/9
Your 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 Council West Orange High School AP Art Studio Student Exhibit
Virtual Exhibit at www.woarts.org [http://www.woarts.org/]
Artists: Clark Bunao, Adriana Garcia, Miguel Intal, Chris King, Tracy Kwok, Finnley Lewis, Alina Oser, Cristal Perez, Olivia Pinto, Jordan Roberts, Kyle Selim, Ella Silivanch, Julia Spellman, Mikayla Tilton, Elian Torres, Ilayda Vural and Dylan Wimberly.
Creative Connection
Wednesday, April 21 7-9pm 3rd Wednesday of each month via Zoom
Free for WOAC Members / $10 Non-members
Artist discussion and critique group open to creative thinkers and artists of all genres.
To attend via Zoom, email: info@woarts.org [mailto:info@woarts.org]
"Play Ball! Art and Sports" cosponsored by West Orange Public Library and West Orange Arts Council
Thursday, April 22 7pm
How sports have been portrayed through the ages through the lens of an artist.
Presentation by award-winning art history lecturer Janet Mandel.
To attend via Zoom, email: ref@westorangelibrary.org [mailto:ref@westorangelibrary.org]
Call for Artists “Dear Mama” Perspectives on American Motherhood
A pop-up exhibit where West Orange Arts Council artists explore how the complexities of motherhood impact their identity as artists activists and citizens.
Email submissions to mcarreira282@hotmail.com [mailto:mcarreira282@hotmail.com]
Call for Artists “Black Lives Matter” For Justice, For Equality, For Liberty
Virtual and In-Person Exhibit
In response to the Black Lives Matter Movement, the WOAC is currently accepting community submissions of poetry, artwork and photos that uplift our community, our country, and world.
Register & fill out submission at: https://forms.gle/M39hwQhpoXXjxqZe7 [https://forms.gle/M39hwQhpoXXjxqZe7]
Details at www.woarts.org [http://www.woarts.org/]
Call for Artists “Literary Artists Group”
Looking for workshop leaders, poets, and creative storytellers. Email: info@woarts.org [mailto:info@woarts.org]
Call for Artists Essex Green Art Scene
Display your artwork in vacant storefronts (must be a West Orange Arts Council member to be considered for participation) Details soon at www.woarts.org [http://www.woarts.org/]
All Events & Meetings: West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
Shredding Day
4/11 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: 10/10
Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s)
4/16 VIRTUAL
7 p.m.
West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave,
Visit WOBOE Agendas [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218]
2021 Upcoming Meetings: 5/3, 5/10, 6/7, 6/21, 7/12, 7/26, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 10/4,10/18, 11/8, 11/22, 12/6, 12/20 & 1/6/2022
[https://www.westorange.org/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=7964]
The Shows Must Go On- presented by West Orange High School
4/23 Saturday & 4/24 Sunday at 8 p.m.
OSPAC, 4 Boland Dr.
The program will be a celebration of the musicals produced at West Orange High School over the past two decades, from "The Pirates of Penzance," to "West Side Story," to "In the Heights."
Tickets will be available for sale beginning April 2 at www.woboe.org/seetheshows [https://www.westorange.org/Admin/www.woboe.org/seetheshows%20]
Human Relations Commission Meeting [https://www.westorange.org/94/Human-Relations-Commission]
Virtual 4/26 Monday
7 p.m.
Upcoming Meetings: 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27, 10/25, 11/22 & 12/20
Contact the Human Relations Commission at hrc@westorange.org [mailto:hrc@westorange.org]
West Orange Residents: Are you looking to get involved in town and have a voice in your community? The West Orange Human Relations Commission is seeking residents to volunteer for the commission to support programs, share ideas and partner with other residents to make our town more inclusive. If you are interested, please click on this link and c [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJXU3sps09u3D4mHDRixaSD6a7xpOyvSlkuY0uoeMoc4_6cQ/viewform?gxids=762] omplete this short form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJXU3sps09u3D4mHDRixaSD6a7xpOyvSlkuY0uoeMoc4_6cQ/viewform?gxids=762] . Feel free to share with others in town!
All Municipal Offices Closed 5/31 Memorial Day
There will be NO trash & recycling collection
The Commuter Jitney will NOT run.
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/]
Hometown Heroes Program
Administered by the Downtown West Orange Alliance and is a program designed to place banners along the downtown corridor in West Orange. It is specifically intended to pay tribute as a living memorial to all service men and woman from West Orange who have served or are serving in any branch of the military.
For More Information [http://www.downtownwo.com/pub/gen/news/16/fulltext/Hometown%20Heroes%20Program]
The Hometown Heroes Brochure [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6097/Hometown-Heroes-Brochure]
To order a Hometown Heroes Banner [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6098/HH-Order-Form]
For more information, call 973-325-4109 or email Megan Brill-DWOA [mailto:mbrill@downtownwo.com]
[http://wosignup.com/]
West Orange Emergency Call System
Sign 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
Residents 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 Residents
The program can help find someone who has run, wandered or just walked away
from 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 SUSPENDED
The 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 Watch
Neighborhood 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 Program
This 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.
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Attention Jitney Commuters!!
Download The Real-Time Tracking App!
Click Real Time Commuter Tracking [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2336] to learn more
