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August Property Tax Bills Due 8/1
Estimated property tax bills have been mailed out.
3rd quarter Taxes have been posted online. Pay Your Taxes Here [https://www.cit-e.net/westorange-nj/cit-e-access/TaxBill_Std/?TID=145&TPID=13893]
This amount is calculated with an estimated tax rate of 4.175.
Any adjustments on your 2019 taxes will be made once a certified rate
is issued, and the 2019 Final/2020 Preliminary Tax Bill will be mailed.
For questions, call 973-325-4075
West Orange Farmers Market Returns
New Day and Time: NOW-11/2 Saturdays, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
New Location: 80 Main Street Parking Lot (North End)
Vendors Application [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5025/VendorsApp_2019]
Email Stacey@WOFarmersmarket.com [mailto:stacey@wofarmersmarket.com]
Visit West Orange Farmers Market [https://www.wofarmersmarket.com/]
Sponsored by the Downtown West Orange Alliance
"Refugee Concert"- Tom Petty Tribute Band [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5709/2019-Refugee]
7/20 Saturday
7:30 p.m.
OSPAC, 4 Boland Dr.
Ticket information and details [https://www.bandsintown.com/e/100994923?affil_code=js_tompettyandtheheartbreakerstribute.com&app_id=js_tompettyandtheheartbreakerstribute.com&came_from=242&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget]
FREE Admission!! FREE Parking!!!
Food and beverages available for purchase
Sponsored by the West Orange Department of Recreation
Weather hotline 973-243-1115
Upcoming Board of Education Meeting(s)
7/22 Monday
6:30 p.m.
West Orange High School, Library Media Center, 51 Conforti Ave.
2019 Upcoming Meetings: 8/12, 8/26, 9/23, 10/7, 10/28, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16 & 1/6/2020 Dates subject to change. Click here [http://www.woboe.org/] for more info
Memory Screening Seminar [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5652/Memory-Screening----WO-Library]
7/24 Wednesday
11 a.m.
West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Registration Required. Call Susan at 973-325-4131 to register
Sponsored by The Township of West Orange, West Orange Health Dept. , West Orange Public Library and Saint Barnabas Medical Center/RWJ Barnabas Health
CPR Certification [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5677/WOFD-CPR-72419]
7/24 Wednesday
6- 9 p.m.
West Orange Emergency Operations Center, 25 Mt. Pleasant Pl.
Entrance in the rear of the building
FREE for West Orange residents ages 16 and older
Call Captain Stewart at 973-419-3808 to register
Class size limited to 20- 2 people per household
Wednesday Night Under the Lights Community Races [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5737/Wed-Night-Under-the-Lights-Community-Races]
7/24 & 7/31 Wednesday
7 p.m.
WOHS Suriano Track, 51 Conforti Ave.
$5 per Race
Registration starts 6:15 pm/ First Race will start 7 p.m
Sponsored by WOHS Cross Country and Track & Field Teams
Contact Coach Jason-Lamont Jackson, Sr. at speed4sportcoach@gmail.com [mailto:speed4sportcoach@gmail.com%20]
Street Art At The Market
7/27 Saturday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
West Orange Farmers Market, 80 Main St.
All are welcome! $5 donation fee to support West Orange Arts Council
West Orange Arts Council 2019 Summer Calendar
"The Future is
Feminist" Group Show curated by Marina Carreira
Through-July 27
Mixed media by local
woman artists exploring an inclusive future
WOAC Creative Connections
Summer Social
7/24 Wednesday
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Whether you are new to the
community or would like to reconnect, come join your neighbors at your
community art center to mingle and network. Bring your passions, easels and
business cards!
$5 suggested donation (to
support additional WOAC events)
Light refreshments provided
"Portraits of Local
Artists" by James Horton
8/10- 9/7
Artists Reception: 8/17 Saturday
2 - 5 p.m.
Photographs capture West
Orange artists in their studios
WOAC Creative Connection
Collage Making Workshop
dates to be announced
Free for WOAC members
(donations welcomed)
$10 for non-members
September Collage
Exhibition Call for Artists coming soon!
All Events Held at West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
Please contact info@woarts.org [mailto:info@woarts.org] for more information
Drive In Movie Night- Grease [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5708/2019-Grease-Drive-In]
8/3 Saturday
8 - 10:30 p.m.
West Orange High School, Conforti Parking Lot, 51 Conforti Ave.
$5 per car- CASH only
Snack bar will be open.
All cars must enter from Pleasant Valley Way and exit from Conforti Ave.
Sponsored by the West Orange Department of Recreation
Weather hotline 973-243-1115
Township Council Meeting(s)
8/13 Tuesday
6:30 p.m.
Township of West Orange- Council Chambers, 66 Main St.
Upcoming meetings: 9/10, 9/24, 10/7 (Monday),
10/29, 11/12, 11/26 & 12/17
Visit www.westorange.org [http://www.westorange.org/agendacenter] for the upcoming and past agendas and minutes
West Orange Arts Council Board Meeting
8/14 Wednesday
7 p.m.
West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd.
Upcoming Meetings: 9/12, 10/10, 11/7 & 12/5
For more information, visit www.woarts.org [http://woarts.org/]
HAIR [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5743/Hair-OSPAC]
8/14 (W), 8/15 (Th), 8/16 (F) & 8/17 (S)
8 p.m.
OSPAC, 4 Boland Dr.
$10 per person admission at the door
Food & Beer/Wine Garden Available
Lawn seating- bring chairs or blankets
Show is recommended for ages 13 & up
Presented by Pleasant Valley Productions and OSPAC
Celebrate Independence Day of India- Flag Raising
8/15 Thursday
6 p.m.
Town Hall Steps
Join Mayor Parisi and members of the Township Council and Community
WO Community Band- Premier Concert [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5707/2019-Community-Band]
8/21 Wednesday
7;30-9:30 p.m.
OSPAC, 4 Boland Dr.
FREE Admission!! FREE Parking!!
Food and Beverages available for purchase
Did you know we have our very own BAND? Right here in West Orange.
WOCB is sponsored by the West Orange Department of Recreation, with additional support from West Orange Public Schools.
Weather hotline 973-243-1115
Mayor Parisi's Open Office Hours
8/22 Thursday
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Town Hall- Room 106, 66 Main St.
No appointment necessary. Stop by and chat with the Mayor.
Come in and discuss your concerns and ideas.
Upcoming date(s): TBD
Labor Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 9/2 Monday
There will NOT be be trash & recycling pick up.
There will NOT be jitney service.
Stop for Nikhil 5K Run/3K Walk
9/15 Sunday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave.
Sponsored by the Nikhil Badlani Foundation
Information and Registration [https://nikhilbadlanifoundation.org/register_member_closed.php]
2nd Annual West Orange Idol
7/21 Sunday RESCHEDULED 9/15 Sunday
1-6 p.m.
OSPAC, 4 Boland Dr.
All West Orange residents are eligible to participate in this years West Orange Idol.
Looking for bands and singer that are willing to compete for Trophies, Ribbons, and cash prizes
$250 Cash Prize to the Winners
Registration & Fact Sheet for West Orange Idol [https://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5689/WO-Idol-2019-Entry-Form-and-Fact-Form]
Sponsored by the Downtown West Orange Alliance [http://www.downtownwo.com/]
Shredding Day
10/6 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.
Run For Zach
10/6 Sunday
4 p.m. Start Time
Rock Spring Golf Club
90 Rock Spring Road
Let's Run for Zach and raise awareness and make WEST ORANGE a suicide-free zone!
Race registration only @25 thru 8/1/2019
Registration & Fundraising [https://www.raceentry.com/west-orange-run-for-zach/race-information?fbclid=IwAR22YPFaNyPlTlDqy2M6_QN_bcKZjKMgwfNbzkTwRGqrEj0i2HJhMjYcohE]
For Sponsorship Opportunities [http://www.westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/5640/Run-for-Zach-Sponsorship-Forms]
Sponsored by the West Orange Suicide Advocacy Coalition
Columbus Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 10/14 Monday
There WILL be trash & recycling pick up.
There WILL jitney service.
Veterans Day Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 11/11 Monday
There WILL be trash & recycling pick up.
There WILL jitney service.
Veterans Day Observance
11/11 Monday
11 a.m.
Military Memorial Park, 60 Main St.
In front of the West Orange Police Department Headquarters
Thanksgiving Weekend Observed- All Municipal Offices Closed
All Day 11/28 Thursday
There WILL NOT be trash & bulk pick up.(next pick up for trash Monday 12/2)
There WILL NOT be jitney service
All Day 11/29 Friday
There WILL be trash & bulk pick up.
There WILL NOT jitney service.
11/30 Saturday: There WILL be trash & bulk trash pick up.
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
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
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/]
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
Receive tax free money to make energy related improvements [http://westorange.org/DocumentCenter/View/3672]
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 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
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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