Unemployment Rate Improves In South Orange Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Essex County is higher than the New Jersey average.

Essex County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the South Orange area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Village Of South Orange: 2021 3rd Qtr. Estimated Bills Have Been Mailed

2021 3rd qtr. Estimated Bills The 2021 3rd qtr. estimated bills were mailed to residents during the week of 6/14/2021. Please expect you ...

Village Of South Orange: Statement Regarding Seton Village Mural

On Tuesday June 22, the Village received the following statement regarding the loss of the Seton Village mural:

Unemployment Decreases In South Orange Area: Feds

Essex County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Primary Election Day 2021 In South Orange: When, Where To Vote

The primary election is June 8. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.

Village Of South Orange: NEW VILLAGE SUMMER HOURS

South Orange Village will begin new Summer hours effective 6/1/2021 through 9/3/2021. The new hours are as follows:

South Orange & Maplewood School District: Sign Up For 2021 SOMSD Summer Program Classes (Deadline Tuesday, May 25)

We have been working on creating as many summer opportunities for our students as possible.

Broadband Speed In South Orange Area: See New Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Brown, Hilton, Haskins Lead In South Orange Municipal Election

Newcomer Braynard Brown is the top vote getter, with 32.05​ percent of the votes, according to unofficial results.

Pharmaceutical Drug Prices Are Draining Our Families

Tell your legislator to step up and vote yes on A2418.

South Orange & Maplewood School District: SOMSD School Reopening Updates For Phases 3 – 5 & Superintendent Video Message

Over the past several weeks, we have had ongoing conversations and negotiations about reopening with our various stakeholders.

Federal Taxes In Essex County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Essex County.

South Orange & Maplewood School District: SOMSD Statement On Violence Against AAPI Community, March 22, 2021

We have been following the events and senseless acts of violence that have occurred against the Asian-Americans and Pacific Islander.

South Orange & Maplewood School District: Final Opportunity: Change Request Date For Virtual To Hybrid Learning Is March 25th

March 25, 2021, is the next change request date for our tentative phased-in re-entry scheduled for April 19.

South Orange & Maplewood School District: Virtual Instruction For All Students Effective 2/16/21

We are in receipt of SOMEA’s email indicating that they are once again refusing to report to the school buildings.

South Orange & Maplewood School District: New! Dates For Virtual To Hybrid Change Of Request

Please see below for revised dates to the instructional request changes for families who wish to change their preference.

SOMSD Pre-Recorded Return To School Town Hall WebEx Ready To View

South Orange & Maplewood School District share updates regarding facilities, hybrid, and virtual scheduling details for Jan. 2021.

South Orange Announces Date Of 2021 Departmental Budget Presentations

Friday, December 18, 2020, at 9 a.m. the South Orange Municipal Departments will be giving their 2021 Budget Presentations.

SOMSD's Superintendent Taylor School Reopening Video Message Update As Of Dec. 11, 2020

A live Q&A event will be held on Monday, Dec. 21 to address additional questions families may have after viewing the video.

South Orange And Maplewood School District: Virtual Return To School Academic Town Hall | Wednesday, December 16 | 7pm – 9pm

The new date for the Virtual Return to School Academic Town Hall will be December 16, 2020, 7-9 pm.

How South Orange Voted: School Board, President, Marijuana

Here's how your neighbors voted in local races, including in the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education race.

Superintendent’s Message: SOMSD School Reopening Postponed To January 19th

"As we have stated repeatedly, the health and safety of our students and staff is our highest priority."

SOMSD Shares “Parent/Guardian Virtual Instruction Best Practices”

Following these best practices will ensure that teachers are able to teach students effectively in a safe environment.

SMSD's 2020-2021 Meal Distribution Now Available

SOMSD food service department is now offering meal pick-ups for students during school reopening.

SOMSD Special Edition “Back To School” Newsletter: Welcome Back To School Students & Staff

See press release for full update from the South Orange & Maplewood School District.

SOMSD Care Line & Mental Health Resources

See press release for full update from the South Orange & Maplewood School District.

Essex Freeholder Primary Election: 7 Reasons Why You Should Vote

Freeholders are the “customer service” of county government, an advocacy group says. See more reasons to vote in the primary election.

Census Continues In South Orange: Here’s How Many Have Responded

South Orange residents have until Oct. 31 to self-respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Here’s how many households have turned in their replies.

South Orange Coronavirus Update: Deaths, Cases, County Totals

Essex County has seen more than 750 deaths linked to COVID-19, officials said. See town by town totals here.

Coronavirus: How To Access South Orange Government Services During State Of Emergency

"Village Hall will remain open with a modified amount of services still available."

South Orange On The United States Census 2020

Linked below is the presentation which was presented by Mr. Kraiker from the Census Bureau to the Board.

Impeach Trump Rally Set For South Orange Tuesday

The 'Impeach and Remove' rally will be at the South Orange Train Station Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

South Orange 2019 School Election Results

7 people ran for 3 seats on the Maplewood-South Orange Board of Education.

Election Day 2019: Everything South Orange Needs To Know

Find out polling locations, hours, and who is on the ballot in South Orange for Election Day 2019.

Essex County Art Featured In New South Orange Exhibit

The artists are from towns throughout the county; many will be at the opening Nov. 10 to meet the public and talk about their work.

South Orange Announces Important Polling Location Change

The polling location is change for District 6 and District 8.

LGBTQ Nonprofit Endorses Local State Legislative Candidates

These candidates have 'a proven record and commitment to New Jersey’s LGBTQ community,' the Garden State Equality Action Fund said.

South Orange's Senior Property Tax Freeze Workshop

Are you 65+? Want to take advantage of the Senior Tax freeze? Find out how at this seminar.

NJ Joins IRS Lawsuit Over Federal Tax Deductions

Lawsuit challenges IRS rule blocking state workarounds to help residents maximize the amount of state and local taxes.