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The due date for the 2023 Annual Sewer Bill has yet to be determined. We are anticipating that bills should be mailed in May. Please visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org] for updates
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Kindergarten Registration Begins in West Orange Elementary SchoolsTo register for Kindergarten, the student must turn five (5) years of age by October 1, 2023. Students turning five (5) years of age on or after October 1, 2023, will not be permitted to register for Kindergarten 2023-2024 school year (N.J.S.A.18A:38-5). There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. For all information, registration forms, and additional information, go HERE [https://www.woboe.org/Page/6639]
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[https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3788/CROSSING-GUARD-APPLICATION] Crossing Guard Application/Information [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3788/CROSSING-GUARD-APPLICATION]
The West Orange Police Dept. is seeking Volunteer Auxiliary Police Officers. Candidates must be 18 years of age and satisfy a complete background check. For more info contact Lt. Patrick Matullo at pmatullo@wopd.org [mailto:email; pmatullo@wopd.org] or call 973-325-4045 or 973-325-4038
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West Orange High School Theater presents GREASE3/31 Friday & 4/1 Saturday @ 7 pm4/2 Sunday @ 2 pmA special presentation will be held for senior citizens at no charge on March 30 at 7:00 pm.West Orange High School Auditorium 51 Conforti Ave. ( Pleasant Valley Way Entrance)Tickets are now availableTravel back to 1959 and join star-crossed Sandy, Danny, and the students of Rydell High as they sing about “Summer Lovin’”, “Greased Lightnin’,” and “Those Magic Changes,” along with all the other songs you know and love. Join us this spring as the West Orange High School Drama Department performs one of the world’s most popular musicals, Grease!.All tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.WOBOE.org/WOHSDramaTix [http://www.woboe.org/WOHSDramaTix] .
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AUTISM AWARENESS FLAG RAISING4/3 Monday5:30 pmTown Hall StepsDetails to Follow
CANCELLED: Township Council Budget Workshop Session4/3 Monday6 pmTownship Hall, Council Chambers Budget Workshop Cancellation Notice [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/10905/48-hour-notice-Budget-Workshop-Dates-4323]
Township Council Meeting(s) In Person & Virtual 4/4 Tuesday Council Chambers, Town Hall, 66 Main Street or http://www.westorange.org/virtualwotc [http://www.westorange.org/virtualwotc] 6:30 p.m.Upcoming meetings: 2023: 4/18, 5/2, 5/16, 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 8/1, 9/5, 9/19, 10/10, 10/24, 11/21, 12/5 & 12/19Visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/agendacenter] for the upcoming and past agendas and minutes
Mayor McCartney's Open Office Hours 4/6 Thursday 6-8 pmTown Hall, 66 Main Street, Mayor's Office, Room 106No Appointment NecessaryFirst Come First ServedUpcoming Dates: 5/4 & 6/1
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In Observance of Good Friday All Municipal Offices Closed 4/7 FridayThere will be trash & recycling collection. There will be jitney service
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West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting 4/20 Thursday IN PERSONWest Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd, West OrangeRSVP to attend: info@woarts.org [mailto:info@woarts.org] 7 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4213402593 [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2Fj%2F4213402593&data=05%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7Cc55125b98d0849e0f39308daef958cfc%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C638085723233897162%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c25ZYkuMoGCcHueSe%2BlEVB8lM8SJkVg9TTTAtqTC5kM%3D&reserved=0] Upcoming 2023 Meetings: 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9 & 12/14Your support of the West Orange Arts Council is needed now more than ever: https://woarts.org/donate/ [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwoarts.org%2Fdonate%2F&data=04%7C01%7Csquirk%40westorange.org%7C072071460963463190ef08d9ebcebed8%7Ca76cc3fa91674a9c807c217a61a97453%7C0%7C0%7C637800097102149660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=CzkudXtYBQVE5bGTgQMZ7%2FqUkVBLMuLRArn7czjd%2BjE%3D&reserved=0]
Gift Shop & Small Works Members Art ShowSaturdays, 11am-4pm (Open Sundays starting 1/22/23) West Orange Arts Center Gallery and Gift Shoppe
Booey ToonsSaturdays at 10:00 am via ZoomFacilitator: Booey McBooersonRSVP: Private message Booey McBooerson on Facebook for the Zoom login. Supplies: A pen or marker with paper or other drawing surface.
Become a member: https://tinyurl.com/b7kvsbc [https://tinyurl.com/b7kvsbc]
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
Shredding Day 4/23 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 per household. NO plastic bags.Next Scheduled: 10/15
Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s) 4/24 Monday 7 p.m.West Orange High School, LMC ,51 Conforti Ave,Visit WOBOE Agendas [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] [https://www.woboe.org/domain/218] 2023 Upcoming Meetings: 5/8, 6/12, 7/17, 8/28, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18, 1/4/2024
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ISRAELI FLAG RAISING/ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY [https://www.westorange.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3409] 4/26 [https://www.westorange.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3409] Wednesday5 pmThe 2nd annual Israeli flag raising at Town Hall in honor of Yom Ha' atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day Details to follow
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[/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=10772] visit www.pleasantvalleyproductions.org [https://www.pleasantvalleyproductions.org/]
[https://nikhilbadlanifoundation.org/] Stop For Nikhil- 5K9/24 Sunday7:30-11:30 amWest Orange High School, Suriano Stadium, 51 Conforti AvenueDetails and updates to follow Nikhil Badlani Foundation [https://nikhilbadlanifoundation.org/]
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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.cit-e.net/westorange-nj/cn/Payments-Donations/?tpid=17169>p=2&ptid=299] Donate at www.westorange.org/sunshinefund [http://www.westorange.org/sunshinefund]
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[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
[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/]
[/DocumentCenter/View/6098/HH-Info--Order-Form] [/ImageRepository/Document?documentID=10855] 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
RESIDENTS CAN APPLY FOR THE WEST ORANGE MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD.Municipal I.D.’s will be processed in the Township Clerk’s office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call the Township Clerk’s office for an appointment at 973-325-4155.Information as to what is required to obtain an ID can be found on our website at www.westorange.org/municipalid [http://www.westorange.org/municipalid] or located at www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/] under Departments, Township Clerk. The Municipal I.D. takes approximately one week to obtain after processing by our office. The cost is $20.00, payable by cash, check or money order, made payable to the “Township of West Orange” and is renewable after 3 years. Program is open to all residents, including people who do not have a government ID.
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 LocationThe 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.
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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
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