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Letters: Community Opinions on the South Orange Open Space Trust Fund Levy Increase

The question of whether to double the the Open Space Tax Levy from 1 cent to 2 cents per $100 of assessed value will be decided in a referendum on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 4. That would mean an average property tax increase of $85 a year, according to Village leaders. The current tax levy resulted in $428,000 to the fund in 2024 and, according to Village administrators, doubling that amount would allow the Village to take on more debt servic…Referendum · South Orange Read Article

Bing: 'The SOMSD Intentional Integration Initiative Is Not Being Eliminated'

The following email was sent by South Orange-Maplewood Supt. of Schools Jason Bing on October 28, 2025. The email follows on an announcement by Bing that the district would be looking at potential changes to its Intentional Integration Initiative for the 2026-27 school year, including eliminating the middle schools from the plan and increasing the socioeconomic status variance used for placing students. Proposed changes to the “Triple I” have al…South Orange · South Orange Read Article

SOMA Action Climate Committee Favors South Orange Open Space Trust Fund Levy Increase

The Open Space Trust Fund referendum is on the ballot in the November 4 election. The following opinion piece was submitted by the SOMA Action Climate Committee: SOMA Action Climate Committee encourages our neighbors to vote ‘yes’ to increase the Open Space Trust Fund. Our open spaces are more important than ever. Since COVID, our parks and athletic facilities have become true community hubs where families gather, play, and connect. On any given…South Orange · South Orange Read Article

Council Member Bill Haskins Urges a 'Yes' Vote on the Open Space Trust Referendum

Bill Haskins is a South Orange Village Council member and is running unopposed for another term on the Council. The referendum is on the ballot in the November 4 election. Dear South Orange Villagers, I urge you to vote – YES – on the Open Space Trust Fund Referendum. Much detailed information is available on the Village website and in the latest issue of The Gaslight to help you with your decision. However, in summary the question is: Should we…South Orange · South Orange Read Article

South Orange-Maplewood PTA Presidents' Council Announces 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

From the Presidents’ Council of the South Orange-Maplewood School District PTAs and HSAs: Welcome to the 3rd annual Thanksgiving Drive! This year, we’re working to raise $24,000 to benefit 250 families. The drive is sponsored together by Presidents’ Council (all the PTAs and HSAs), SOMSD Parenting Center, Cougar Cares and The Achieve Foundation to provide holiday food support to all our SOMSD families in need with one coordinated effort. Please …South Orange · South Orange Read Article

Village Marketplace to Open on Wednesday in South Orange

Locals have been eagerly awaiting the opening of Village Marketplace, and the wait will be over this week. The shelves are almost fully stocked and the Village Marketplace will open in a “soft launch” on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 a.m. According to the Village Marketplace’s social media, the store will be open 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. “Village Marketplace is your new one-stop neighborhood grocery store — filled with fresh produce, quality me…South Orange · South Orange Read Article

WSOC Posts Fourth-Straight Shutout, Beats Pirates

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – The UConn women's soccer team (11-3-3, 7-1-2 BIG EAST) secured its fourth-straight shutout and extended its unbeaten streak to seven with a 1-0 road win at Seton Hall on Saturday evening at Owen T Carroll Field.South Orange · South Orange Read Article

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¬Nephros Schedules Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

Letters: Voters Endorse Unopposed Slate for South Orange Village Council

Service dog receives diploma after attending classes with his owner

Letters: Community Opinions on the South Orange Open Space Trust Fund Levy Increase

Bing: 'The SOMSD Intentional Integration Initiative Is Not Being Eliminated'

SOMA Action Climate Committee Favors South Orange Open Space Trust Fund Levy Increase

Council Member Bill Haskins Urges a 'Yes' Vote on the Open Space Trust Referendum

South Orange-Maplewood PTA Presidents' Council Announces 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Village Marketplace to Open on Wednesday in South Orange

WSOC Posts Fourth-Straight Shutout, Beats Pirates

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¬Nephros Schedules Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

Letters: Voters Endorse Unopposed Slate for South Orange Village Council

Service dog receives diploma after attending classes with his owner

Letters: Community Opinions on the South Orange Open Space Trust Fund Levy Increase

Bing: 'The SOMSD Intentional Integration Initiative Is Not Being Eliminated'

SOMA Action Climate Committee Favors South Orange Open Space Trust Fund Levy Increase

Council Member Bill Haskins Urges a 'Yes' Vote on the Open Space Trust Referendum

South Orange-Maplewood PTA Presidents' Council Announces 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Village Marketplace to Open on Wednesday in South Orange

WSOC Posts Fourth-Straight Shutout, Beats Pirates