[mailto:squirk@westorange.org]
[Please include name and mailing address]
For Up To Date Information visit www.westorange.org/coronavirus [https://www.westorange.org/1631/CoronaVirus-Disease-COVID-19]
Temporary Change to Curbside Recycling Pick Up Schedule
Due to the current state of emergency and changing circumstances the recycling schedule and procedures have changed and will be dual stream.
No used masks or gloves should be put out for recycling at any time.
Please be aware that recycling will continue on alternating weeks with these specific items as outlined until further notice.
Overflow recycling items can also be brought to the West Orange Environmental Center, 590 Mt. Pleasant Ave. The Center is open Monday- Friday 7:30 am -4:30 pm and Saturday 7:30 am- 4 pm
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Ginny Duenkel Pool to Reopen 6/22 [http://www.westorange.org/Admin/DocumentCenter/Document/View/6525/2020-Pool-Opening]
A 2020 Ginny Duenkel Pool FAQ sheet can be found by clicking here. [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6530/2020-Ginny-Duenkel-Pool-COVID-19-FAQ]
UPDATES: To Recreation & Ginny Duenkel Pool For 2020 [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6348/COVID-19-Programming-Update]
Municipal tennis courts reopened on Friday, May 22nd at 6:00 am with guidelines in place. Please familiarize yourself with these guidelines prior to playing. A copy of the guidelines can be viewed by clicking here [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6362/Tennis-Court-COVID-19-Guidelines] and will also be posted at each facility.
All Municipal Offices Will Remain Closed To the Public Until Further Notice
Christine’s Kitchen at Holy Trinity Church
FREE BAGGED LUNCH TO GO
12 – 1 p.m. Saturday's
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 315 Main Street (Main St. & Franklin Ave, opposite the Washington School)
All are welcome!
No sign up required. No ID required.
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ALMUERZO GRATIS
Sábados El mediodia hasta 1:00
Holy Trinity Church, 315 Main Street
TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS!
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 Click Here [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6097/Hometown-Heroes-Brochure]
To order a Hometown Heroes Banner [https://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]
[https://www.rockspringgolf.com/]
Rock Spring Golf Club is NOW Open
Visit https://www.rockspringgolf.com/ [https://www.rockspringgolf.com/] for Tee Times- Rates & Special Events
ONLINE- CONTACTLESS: West Orange Farmers Market Returns 5/16
The market will be re-opening for in person shopping on July 4th.
Details to come.
Due to the COVID 19 State of Emergency, this year's Market will feature on line ordering and curbside market pick
Click Here For Details [http://www.westorange.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2200]
Saturdays
9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
80 Main Street, Follow the Pick Up Route
West Orange Farmers Market [https://www.wofarmersmarket.com/]
Essex County Used Tire Collection and Paper Shredding Day
6/27 Saturday
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Essex County Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility, 99 West Bradford Ave.,
Cedar Grove
FREE to all Essex County Residents
Click Here For Details [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6547/Essex-County-2020-paper-and-tire-recycling-flier]
Primary Election 7/7
Vote! The first Secure Mail Box for Ballots has been installed at the South Mountain Recreation Complex (Park and Ride next to Satellite Office) 560 Northfield Avenue West Orange.
Essex County Drop Box Locations for Vote By Mail Applications [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/6566/DROP-BOX-LOCATIONS]
The Essex County Clerk’s office stated that they will be mailing Vote by Mail ballots to all registered Democrats and Republicans automatically. If you are registered independent, you will receive a Vote By Mail application, which you can complete and mail back to the County asking for an application.
Township Council Meeting(s)
7/14 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: 8/11, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/10, 11/24 & 12/15
Visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/agendacenter] for the upcoming and past agendas and minutes
West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting
7/15 Wednesday VIRTUAL
7 p.m
Upcoming Meetings: 8/12 Wed., 9/10, 10/15, 11/13 & 12/3
West Orange High School AP Art Studio VIRTUAL Exhibit
Featuring the work of Advanced Placement Studio Art Juniors and Seniors, along with the Seniors providing artist statements and photos.
Gallery of art link: https://www.westorangeartscouncil.org/wohs-virtual-exhibit [https://www.westorangeartscouncil.org/wohs-virtual-exhibit]
West Orange Arts Council & West Orange Environmental Commission
Earth Day Photos & Art in Nature
Click here to enjoy:
https://www.facebook.com/WOEnvironmentalCommission/videos/675238093267253/ [https://www.facebook.com/WOEnvironmentalCommission/videos/675238093267253/]
All Events : West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s)
7/20 Monday VIRTUAL
5:30 p.m.
West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave,
2020 Upcoming Meetings: 8/10, 8/24, 9/21, 10/5, 10/26, 11/16, 12/7, 12/21 & 1/7/2021 Dates subject to change. Click here [http://www.woboe.org/] for more info
Property Taxes Due 8/1- For Third Quarter
Third quarter tax bills have been mailed out. They are due August 1st with a 10 day grace period. To avoid any interest payment must be in the Tax Office on August 10, 2020. For further information or questions, call 973-325-4075 or email taxcollector@westorange.org [mailto:taxcollector@westorange.org]
Click Here To Pay Taxes OnLine [https://www.cit-e.net/westorange-nj/cit-e-access/TaxBill_Std/?TID=145&TPID=13893]
Shredding Day EXTENDED HOURS
10/18 Sunday
9 a.m. -4 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: TBD
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 here [http://www.westorange.org/swift911] to sign up
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/]
REMINDER: 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
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: 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]
Pick Up Service for $12/Week [https://nj-westorange2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5171/Food-Scraps-Pick-Up-Pilot--Sign-Up---Info]
Visit https://www.javascompost.com/pick-up-service [https://www.javascompost.com/pick-up-service] for information
Field Goods -Sustainable New Jersey [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/4004]
The Township of West Orange
has partnered with Field Goods to bring fresh produce to our residents
on a weekly basis! Pick up weekly at First Mountain Preschool,
Metropolitan Plant and Flower Exchange or West Orange Public Library. Go to Field-Goods.com [http://field-goods.com/] and learn more! For the nearest location, click here [https://www.field-goods.com/member/subscribe/location/search] .
West Orange Senior Citizen Information Services
Senior Citizen Resources [http://www.westorange.org/index.aspx?NID=1482]
Bingo, Zumba, Yoga, and more!
Click here [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 here [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
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 here [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 here [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.
[http://www.libraryinsight.net/calendar.asp?jx=wo] [http://www.libraryinsight.net/calendar.asp?jx=wo] [http://www.downtownwo.com/] [https://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm] [http://westorange.org/admin/www.turtlebackzoo.com] [http://www.woarts.org/]
Attention Jitney Commuters!!
Download The Real-Time Tracking App!
Click here [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/2336] to learn more
West Orange Animal Welfare League Adoptions
Adoptions are scheduled from 11:00am to
3:00pm on the first and third Saturday of each month. Redemption and
adoption hours are Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the
Alex Caprio Animal Control Facility, 311 Watchung Avenue, West Orange.
Residents should call first. Additional hours are available by
appointment. For more info, call (973) 325-4121 or click here [http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ59.html]
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