South Orange Village, NJ
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👤 Members & officials (37)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Trustees
- Borden — Commissioner
- Bromfeld — Commissioner
- Siskind — Commissioner
- Agnellino — Commissioner
- Jones — Trustee
- Nelson — Commissioner
- Sandow — Commissioner
- Mark Hartwyk ED
Who’s on the General
- Borden — Commissioner
- Siskind — Commissioner
- Agnellino — Commissioner
- Sandow — Commissioner
- Nelson — Commissioner
- Bill Haskins — Councilmember
- Walter Clarke — Trustee
- Jones — Trustee
- Brown — Board Member
- Collum — Board Member
- Greenberg — Board Member
- Hartshorn Hilton — Board Member
- Bromfeld
- David Kraiker
- Lorraine Graves
- Neva Rodriguez
- Rob Orgera
- Alysa Aronson
- Andy Stone
- Beau Schwegman
- Both Mark Hartwyk
- Chris Sidwa
- Jennie Aylward
- Julia Flath
- Kathleen Grant
- Larrry Hirsch
- Mark McQuillen
- Olivia Lewis-Chang
- Rob Landau
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Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 10:30
General
Finance and Capital Projects Committee to discuss 2027 budget timetable
The Finance and Capital Projects Committee will meet to discuss the development timetable for the 2027 budget. The agenda also includes a ratio appeal and updates from the Finance, Tax Collector, and Tax Assessor departments.
- 2027 Budget Development Timetable
- Ratio Appeal
- Finance Department update
- Tax Collector update
- Tax Assessor update
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FINANCE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, October 23, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Hybrid Meeting: Virtual Zoom Meeting.
76 South Orange Avenue, Ste. 302
South Orange, NJ 07079.
Conference Room #1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Call to Order and Roll Call
A.
Councilwoman Canning
Councilmember Haskins
Councilwoman Zollman
Julie Doran, Village Administrator
Peter Travers, Deputy Administrator
Ellen Malgieri, Tax Assessor
Irma Weir, Tax Collector
Chris Battaglia, Village CFO
Greg Bock, Village Treasurer
Joycelyn White, Recording Secretary- Absent
2.
Approval of Minutes
A.
August 21, 2026
3.
New Business
A.
2027 Budget Development Timetable
B.
Ratio Appeal
4.
Old Business
5.
Department Update
A.
Finance Department
B.
Tax Collector
C.
Tax Assesor
6.
Public Comments
A.
The Chair opens up the meeting for public comments.
7.
Next Meeting Date
A.
December 18, 2026; 10:30am
8.
Adjournment
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 08:30
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:30
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00
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South Orange Parking Authority to consider permit discounts and payment upgrades
The South Orange Parking Authority will discuss the implementation of 2027 commuter pricing and mobility market research. The body is scheduled to vote on resident permit discounts, payment system upgrades, and credit card fees.
- Resolution approving a 10% senior discount for day and night resident permits
- Resolution approving annual maintenance plan for pay stations with Butts Ticket Systems (BTS)
- Resolution approving tap-to-pay upgrade for pay stations with Flowbird/Arrive/Butts Ticket Systems (BTS)
- Resolution approving a 3% credit card processing fee for all permit purchases
- Implementation of 2027 Commuter Pricing
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10.20.2026
South Orange Parking Authority
298 Walton Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
973-378-7715 – Ext. 2037 [email protected]
Mark C. Hartwyk, Executive Director
Gregory A. Busch, Counsel
Commissioners
AGENDA
Marc Bromfeld
William Agnellino
Dennis Borden
Eric Siskind
Delon Nelson
October 20, 2026
1.
Call Meeting to Order
Chairman Bromfeld
2.
Meeting Duly Advertised
ED
Next Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
3.
Roll Call
Chairman Bromfeld
4.
Reports
a. Financials
ED
b. Treasurer
Comm. Borden
*Resolution Approving Checks
c. *Resolution Adopting Open Minutes September 15, 2026
d. Legal
Counsel
5.
Councilwoman Liaison Summer Jones
6.
Public Comment
7.
Open Session
a. Updates:
1. Implementation of 2027 Commuter Pricing
2. SHU Community Mobility Market Research
3. *Resolution Approving a 10% Senior Discount for Day and
Night Resident Permits
4. *Resolution Approving the Annual Maintenance Plan for Pay
Stations with Butts Ticket Systems (BTS)
5. *Resolution Approving Tap-to-Pay Upgrade for the Pay
Stations with Flowbird/Arrive/Butts Ticket Systems (BTS)
6. *Resolution Approving a 3% Credit Card Processing Fee for
all Permit Purchases
7. Closed Session
a. *Resolution Adopting Closed Minutes September 15, 2026
8.
Return to Open Session
9. Adjournment
Please note that all items on the agenda are up for discussion.
*Any items with an asterisk are on fo …
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Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 20:00
General
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
General
Community Relations Committee to discuss storytelling project and nominations
The Community Relations Committee is meeting to organize the South Orange Storytelling Project and seek nominations for Villager of the Month. The body will establish scheduling procedures and first interviews for the storytelling initiative.
- Villager of the Month nominations for November and December
- South Orange Storytelling Project scheduling and first interviews
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE AGENDA
October 19, 2026 – 6:00 pm
Baird Community Center/Zoom Meeting
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
Scott Egelberg, Chair
Sandra Dickerson
Lisa Barnett
Alison Oxman
Rhabi Wright
Nonie Murphy
Leslie Almanzar
Kerri Anne Burke
Alyssa Aronson
Judith Mills
Michele Young
Kristen Tyler, SOMA Two Towns
Keisha Miller, Library Representative
Summer Jones, Council Liaison
3. Approval of Minutes
a. We need a volunteer recording secretary; otherwise, it's AI
4. Old Business
a. Villager of the Month Nominations
i.
Need November, December VOTMs
b. South Orange Storytelling Project
i.
Set Up Scheduling Procedure
ii.
Schedule First Interviews
5. New Business
6. Next Meeting Date – TBD (Scott and Councilwoman Jones are at a conference
on 11/16)
7. Adjournment
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:30
General
Commission reviews proposal for 15 new units on Cottage Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a proposal to demolish a dwelling and build 15 new units at 36 and 40 Cottage Street. The body will also review amendments to two previous resolutions regarding local landmark designations.
- Proposal by Cottage Street Partners LLC to demolish and construct 15 units at 36 & 40 Cottage Street (Block 2022 Lot 5 & 6)
- Amendment of Resolution #2026-02 regarding recommended Local Landmark designations
- Amendment of Resolution #2026-04 regarding recommended Local Landmark designations
- Update on Prospect Street Surveying Process
- Ongoing review of entry door replacement at 351 Turrell Avenue
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 7:30 PM
(In-Person/Hybrid Meeting)
South Orange Baird Community Center
5 Mead Street - 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Virtual Zoom Meeting
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following link: https://southorange.org/800/Zoom-FAQs
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Roll Call
Class A Commissioners
Karen Marlowe, Vice Chair
Anina Rossen
Class B Commissioners
Jacob Levine, Chair
Jason Martinek
Julie McCourt
Gretchen Schumann
David Wright
Alternates
Vacant (Class A)
Lynne Crawford(Class B)
Summer Jones, Village Council Liaison
William Sullivan, Commission Counsel
Ojetti Davis, Recording Secretary
2.
Meeting Notice Statement
Adequate notice of this meeting had been provided to the press in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A 10:4-6. In addition,
notice of this meeting was posted in Village Hall and on the Village's
website, and has been filed in the Office of the Village Clerk. Official
action may be taken.
3.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Regular meetings held on September 17, 2026
4.
Approval of Resolution
A.
Amendment of Resolution #2026-02 of the South Orange Village
Historic Preservation Commission regarding the recommended
Designation of Certain Properties as Local Landmarks (Heard on April
23, 2026)
B.
Amendment of Resolution #2026-04 of the South Orange Village
Historic Prese …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:00
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:30
General
Design Review Board to review sign ordinance revisions and business updates
The South Orange Design Review Board will meet to discuss revisions to the sign ordinance. The board will also review facade and sign updates for 308-320 and applications for Social 19, Gladys Nails, and Nachos Locos.
- Draft review of sign ordinance revisions
- 308-320 facade paint and sign update
- Social 19 review
- Gladys Nails review
- Nachos Locos review
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Roll Call
Katherine Crenshaw Chair
Rebecca Gelman , Vice Chair
Jennifer Greenberg, Village Council Member
Melissa Hodge, SODT Executive Director
John Evans Vice Chair
Oksana Berzinsh
Micheal Maza
Cristina Graff
Joycelyn E. White, Board Secretary
2.
Approval of Minutes
A.
September 2, 2026
3.
New Business
A.
308-320 facade paint and sign update
B.
Draft review of sign ordinance revisions
C.
Social 19
D.
Gladys Nails
E.
Nachos Locos
4.
Public Comments
A.
The Chair opens the meeting for public comments.
5.
Adjournment
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 19:30
General
Environmental Commission to discuss new leaf blower ordinance and composting
The South Orange Environmental Commission will meet via Zoom on Thursday, October 15th. The agenda includes discussing next steps for the new leaf blower ordinance and reviewing priority topics from a recent retreat. Members will also discuss school and community composting, green infrastructure, energy, and a building checklist.
- Discussion of new leaf blower ordinance
- School and community composting discussion
- Green infrastructure and stormwater discussion
- Energy and building checklist discussion
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SOUTH ORANGE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA
Thursday, October 15th, from 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
● Congratulations on the new leaf blower ordinance!
○ Next steps
● Discussion of the retreat and the follow-up on priority topics and member involvement
● School Recycling and Composting, and Community Composting
● Green Infrastructure/Stormwater
● Energy
● Building Checklist
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. NEXT MEETING DATE - Thursday, November 19th at 7:30 p.m.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 08:30
General
Planning & Economic Development Committee to discuss signage and rentals
The committee will review a draft ordinance regarding second floor signage and discuss short term rentals. The meeting also includes updates on the Valley Street Redevelopment Plan and tree ordinance revisions.
- Draft Ordinance-Second Floor Signage
- Short Term Rentals discussion
- Valley Street Redevelopment Plan
- Tree Ordinance Revisions
- 161 Church Street
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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 8:30 AM
Hybrid: In-Person/ Virtual Zoom Meeting
76 South Orange Avenue, Ste. 302
South Orange, NJ
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Call Meeting to
Order
Jen Greenberg, Chair
Olivia Lewis-Chang, Village Council Member
Hannah Zollman, Village Council Member
Anthony Grenci, Construction Official
Greer Patras, Director of Planning & Zoning
Julie Doran, Village Administrator
Melissa Hodge, SODT Executive Director
Joycelyn White, Recording Secretary
2.
Approval of Minutes
A.
September 9, 2026
3.
Announcements
4.
Presentations
5.
Working Block
A.
Monthly Updates
B.
Draft Ordinance-Second Floor Signage
C.
Short Term Rentals
6.
Current Project List
A.
Valley Street Redevelopment Plan
B.
Tree Ordinance Revisions
C.
161 Church Street
7.
Public Comments
A.
The Chair opens the meeting for public comments.
8.
Next Meeting Date
A.
November (TBD)
9.
Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:30
General
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 16:30
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:15
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 19:00
General
Council to vote on Valley Street redevelopment and gas leaf blower ban
The South Orange Village Council will hold public hearings and votes on two ordinances regarding redevelopment and environmental regulations. The body will also consider several service contracts and the payment of bills.
- Ordinance 2026-22: Adopting the Valley Street Redevelopment Plan
- Ordinance 2026-26: Prohibiting gas powered leaf blowers effective January 1, 2027
- Resolution 2026-239: Authorizing payment of bills totaling $2,635,600.96
- Resolution 2026-237: Service agreement contract with Lightpath
- Resolution 2026-238: Sale of municipal leaf compost/mulch to Mission Materials
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SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, October 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM
(In-Person/Hybrid Meeting)
South Orange Baird Community Center
5 Mead Street - 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Executive Session — 6:15 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
To access information on how to use Zoom to join the meeting, please click on the
following link: https://southorange.org/800/Zoom-FAQs
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Roll Call
Mayor Collum
Councilwoman Canning
Councilmember Greenberg
Councilmember Haskins
Councilwoman Jones
Councilmember Lewis-Chang
Councilwoman Zollman
Ms. Doran, Village Administrator
Mr. Rother, Village Counsel
Mr. Otis, Village Counsel
Ms. Davis, Village Clerk
3.
Meeting Notice Statement
In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of New
Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the official
newspapers of the Village, posted on the Village’s website and filed in the
Office of the Village Clerk indicating that this meeting is being held in-
person and through hybrid communication via Zoom video conferencing.
During a remote meeting, participants, including members of the public
may be muted by the host. However, there will be an opportunity for them
to participate and speak during the public portion of the meeting where
participants will be unmuted at their request. Official action may be taken.
4.
Resolution to go into Executive Session
2026-233 Resolution Auth …
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Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 19:00
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 08:30
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:00
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South Orange zoning board to vote on converting 12 Montrose Street home to two-family
The South Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Baird Community Center, 5 Mead Street, with a hybrid Zoom option. The board is scheduled to vote on a resolution for Case #1072 (VGC Homes LLC, 12 Montrose Street) to convert an existing single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling. It will also review five other variance applications for completeness and hear Case #1076 (250 Kingsland Terrace) on impervious coverage and front-yard parking. The agenda notes it may change and applications may be carried or adjourned.
- Resolution vote, Case #1072 — VGC Homes LLC, Block 812 Lot 6, 12 Montrose Street: C & D variance relief to convert a single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling
- Case #1073 — Baldeo Singh & Swarupa Singh, 331 Vose Avenue: C-variance to legalize existing rear yard improvements predating ownership; no new construction or change in use proposed
- Case #1074 — A & J Properties NJ LLC, 114 Irving Avenue: C-variance for a single-family dwelling with 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms
- Case #1075 — Lilowtie Rampersaud, 62 Massel Terrace: C-variance to construct a deck, restore the driveway and install a rear fence
- Case #1077 — Dennis A. Borden & Stacey Borden, 21 Cottage Street: C & D variance for a 1,863 sf addition including basement, pantry, powder room, laundry room, primary bath, new bedroom and deck
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 7:00 PM
(In-Person/Hybrid Meeting)
South Orange Baird Community Center
5 Mead Street - 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Virtual Zoom Meeting
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Roll Call
Joseph Gabriel
Devyani Guha
William MacIntosh
Anthony Mason
Alison Oxman
Vacant, Alternate
Vacant, Alternate
Paul Breene, Chair
Jacob Levine, Vice Chair
Patrick Dwyer, Board Attorney
Greer Patras, Zoning Officer & Board Planner
Eric Keller, Board Consultant Engineer
David Battaglia, Village Engineer
Ojetti Davis, Board Secretary
2.
Meeting Notice Statement
Adequate notice of this meeting had been provided to the press in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A 10:4-6. In addition,
notice of this meeting was posted in Village Hall and on the Village's
website, and has been filed in the Office of the Village Clerk. Official
action may be taken.
3.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Regular meeting held on September 1, 2026
4.
Approval of Resolution
A.
Case #1072 — VGC Homes LLC
Block 812 Lot 6
12 Montrose Street
C & D Variance Relief — The applicant proposes to convert the
existing single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling
5.
Application(s) for Completeness
A.
Case #1073 - Baldeo Singh & Swarupa Singh (Review is o …
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Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
General
South Orange Planning Board reviews Valley Street redevelopment plan amendment
The South Orange Planning Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Baird Community Center, 5 Mead Street, with a hybrid Zoom option. The board will hear a report from the Village Administrator on the Planning & Economic Development Committee and conduct a Master Plan consistency review of Ordinance #2026-22, which would amend the Valley Street Redevelopment Plan. Two applications — a wax spa at 461 Irvington Avenue and a 15-unit development at 36-40 Cottage Street — have been carried to November 2, 2026. One application, a medical office renovation and expansion at 211 Irvington Avenue, is listed for a completeness review only.
- Master Plan consistency review of Ordinance #2026-22, amending the Valley Street Redevelopment Plan
- Case #303 — Redus LLC, 211 Irvington Avenue: minor site plan with C-variance to expand a ground-floor medical office and add two apartments; completeness review on-going
- Case #315 — Irvington 461 LLC, 461 Irvington Avenue: C-variance for a wax spa in the RTH Residential Townhouse Zone; carried to November 2
- Case #314 — Cottage Street Partners LLC, 36-40 Cottage Street: preliminary and final site plan with C-variance to demolish existing dwellings and build 15 dwelling units; carried to November 2
- Next regular meeting: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 5, 2026 - 7:00 PM
(In-Person/Hybrid Meeting)
South Orange Baird Community Center
5 Mead Street - 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Virtual Zoom Meeting
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following link: https://southorange.org/800/Zoom-FAQs
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Roll Call
Jon Busch-Vogel
Dan Dietrich
Lillian Harris
Cecil House
David Kraiker
Howard Levison, Alternate
Vacant, Alternate
Harold Colton-Max, Chair
Carolyn Morin, Vice Chair
Patricia Canning, Village Council Member
Julie Doran, Village Administrator
Sheena Collum, Mayor
William Sullivan, Board Attorney
Greer Patras, Board Planner/Zoning Officer
Eric Keller, Board Engineer
Ojetti Davis, Board Secretary
3.
Meeting Notice Statement
Pursuant to Section 5, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, this is to state for the record
that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the public by
posting and maintaining the annual notice of regular meetings on the
bulletin board in the Village’s municipal offices located at 76 South Orange
Avenue, by mailing the annual notice of regular meetings for 2026 to the
South Orange-Maplewood News Record and the Star Ledger in December
2025 and by filing said notice in the Office of the Village Clerk.
4.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Regular meeting held on September 8, 2026
5.
Discussion
A.
Report from the Vill …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026 · 20:00
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 19:00
General
Council to vote on banning gas-powered leaf blowers
The South Orange Village Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers, and will hold a public hearing and vote on rescinding a handicapped parking spot. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts for tax software, tennis court construction administration, and other services.
- First reading of ordinance 2026-26 to repeal and restate Chapter 187 to prohibit gas-powered leaf blowers
- Public hearing and vote on ordinance 2026-25 to rescind handicapped parking for Emily Chasan at 190 Tichenor Avenue
- Resolution 2026-221 to contract with Edmunds Gov Tech for tax software, first year not to exceed $33,000
- Resolution 2026-222 to amend Dresdner Robin contract for Cameron Tennis Courts construction administration, not to exceed $5,000
- Resolution 2026-223 to award Bowman Consulting contract for Founders Park Phase 1 construction documents, not to exceed $23,500
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SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING - DRAFT AGENDA
Monday, September 28, 2026 - 7:00 PM
(In-Person/Hybrid Meeting)
South Orange Baird Community Center
5 Mead Street - 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Executive Session - 6:15 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
To access information on how to use Zoom to join the meeting, please click on the
following link: https://southorange.org/800/Zoom-FAQs
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Roll Call
Mayor Collum
Councilwoman Canning
Councilmember Greenberg
Councilmember Haskins
Councilwoman Jones
Councilmember Lewis-Chang
Councilwoman Zollman
Ms. Doran, Village Administrator
Mr. Rother, Village Counsel
Mr. Otis, Village Counsel
Ms. Davis, Village Clerk
3.
Meeting Notice Statement
In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of New
Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the official
newspapers of the Village, posted on the Village’s website and filed in the
Office of the Village Clerk indicating that this meeting is being held in-
person and through hybrid communication via Zoom video conferencing.
During a remote meeting, participants, including members of the public
may be muted by the host. However, there will be an opportunity for them
to participate and speak during the public portion of the meeting where
participants will be unmuted at their request. Official action may be taken.
4.
Resolution to go into Executive Session
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:15
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 19:30
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 15:00
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Fire committee to hire 4 probationary firefighters and pay $59,378 in bills
The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee will consider resolutions to hire four probationary firefighters, cancel stale checks totaling $7,373.28, and approve payment of bills totaling $59,378.39. The meeting also includes approval of July 28, 2026 minutes, public comment periods, and a resolution to enter executive session. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy changes.
- Resolution 2026-39: Hire probationary firefighters Carlos Baez, Oscar Fein, Ian Kaluzny, Jayson Melhorn, effective Sept 16, 2026
- Resolution 2026-40: Cancel outstanding checks more than 180 days old totaling $7,373.28
- Resolution 2026-41: Authorize payment of bills totaling $59,378.39 for period through Sept 16, 2026
- Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting
- Resolution 2026-42: Authorize executive session
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South Essex Fire Department
COMMITTEE MEETING
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 3:00 PM
Maplewood Township Building, Main Conference Room,
574 Valley St., Maplewood Township, NJ 07040
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
Committee Member Collum
Committee Member De Luca
Committee Member Lembrich
Alternate Committee Member Lewis-Chang
Alternate Committee Member Herman
Mr. Loehner, Chief Executive Officer
3. Meeting Notice Statement
In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of New
Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the official
newspapers of the Village and Township, posted on the Village’s website
and filed in the Office of the Village Clerk. Official action may be taken.
4. Announcements
A. Regular Meetings of the South Essex Fire Department
Management Committee have been noticed on the 4nd
Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., at the Township of Maplewood Town Halll,
574 Valley St. Maplewood Township, NJ 07040, to consider
essential and regular business items.
The last order of business to be conducted by the South Essex Fire
Department's Management Committee at all regular meetings
will be the consideration of a resolution permitting the South Essex
Fire Department's Management Committee to convene into
closed Executive Session for the purposes of discussing those
matters exempted from public session as permitied by the Open
Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 et. seq.
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 08:00
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South Orange Public Works reviews preliminary budget and stormwater
The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss preliminary budget conversations for engineering and public works, along with stormwater follow-up, facilities, and leaf collection. The agenda is largely procedural, with reports from NJAW and public comment periods, and no specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.
- Preliminary budget conversation for Engineering
- Stormwater follow-up
- Preliminary budget conversation for Public Works
- Facilities discussion
- Leaves discussion
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PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES
AGENDA
Tuesday September 22nd, 2026 – 8AM
Founders Park Community Room – 311 Valley Street and Virtual
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
Councilmember Haskins
Councilmember Canning
Councilmember Lewis – Chang
NJAW – George Smidhum
Pete Travers - Deputy Village Administrator
Al Sansiviero, DPW Director
David Battaglia, Village Engineer
John Cahillene, Village Engineer
Gustavo Guerrero, Public Works Committee Clerk
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. NJAW Report
4. Engineering
1. Preliminary Budget Conversation
2. Stormwater Follow-up
5. PW
1. Preliminary Budget Conversation
2. Facilities
3. Leaves
6. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
7. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY OCTOBER 24TH at 8AM
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 20:00
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
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Community Relations Committee reviews Community Day and storytelling project
The Community Relations Committee is meeting to review the recent Community Day event, including attendance, feedback, and logistics, and to discuss the South Orange Storytelling Project. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on debriefing and planning rather than new policy decisions.
- Review of Community Day held 9/19/26, 11am-1pm
- Discussion of attendance, participation trends, and attendee feedback
- Evaluation of event logistics, activities, and engagement
- Decision on whether to keep Community Day on Saturdays
- Update on South Orange Storytelling Project equipment and first interviewees
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE AGENDA
September 21, 2026 – 7:00 pm
Baird Community Center/Zoom Meeting
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
Scott Egelberg, Chair
Sandra Dickerson
Lisa Barnett
Alison Oxman
Rhabi Wright
Nonie Murphy
Leslie Almanzar
Kerri Anne Burke
Alyssa Aronson
Judith Mills
Michele Young
Kristen Tyler, SOMA Two Towns
Keisha Miller, Library Representative
Summer Jones, Council Liaison
3. Approval of Minutes
a. We need a volunteer recording secretary; otherwise, it's AI
4. Old Business
a. Community Day – 9/19/26, 11am-1pm
i.
Attendance and Participation:
1. How many people attended compared to expectations?
2. Were there any notable trends in participation?
ii.
Feedback from Attendees:
1. What did participants enjoy most?
iii.
Logistics:
1. Were there any issues with scheduling, setup, or technology?
iv.
Activities and Content:
1. Which activities or sessions were the most popular?
v.
Engagement:
1. How engaged were attendees during the event?
vi.
Outcomes:
1. Did you achieve the goals set for the day (e.g., awareness,
fundraising, community building)?
2. Should we stick with Saturdays?
vii.
Follow-Up Actions:
1. What immediate follow-up is needed (e.g., thank-you notes,
surveys)?
viii.
Next Year:
1. What insights or lessons should be documented for next year?
b. South Orange Storytelling Project
i.
Councilwoman Jones and Scott have learned the equipment.
ii.
First inte …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:30
General
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on landmark designations and ADU proposal
The South Orange Village Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve resolutions regarding local landmark designations. The body is also considering a proposal for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 20 Elm Court.
- Resolution for HPC Case# 2026-03: proposed ADU at 20 Elm Court
- Resolution for recommended Local Landmark designations heard April 23, 2026
- Resolution for recommended Local Landmark designations heard August 20, 2026
- Update on Prospect Street Surveying Process
- Ongoing review of entry door replacement at 351 Turrell Avenue
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 7:30 PM
(In-Person/Hybrid Meeting)
South Orange Baird Community Center
5 Mead Street - 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Virtual Zoom Meeting
To access information on how to use Zoom to join the meeting, please click on the
following link: https://southorange.org/800/Zoom-FAQs
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1.
Roll Call
Class A Commissioners
Karen Marlowe, Vice Chair
Anina Rossen
Class B Commissioners
Jacob Levine, Chair
Jason Martinek
Julie McCourt
Gretchen Schumann
David Wright
Alternates
Vacant (Class A)
Lynne Crawford(Class B)
Summer Jones, Village Council Liaison
William Sullivan, Commission Counsel
Ojetti Davis, Recording Secretary
2.
Meeting Notice Statement
Adequate notice of this meeting had been provided to the press in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A 10:4-6. In addition,
notice of this meeting was posted in Village Hall and on the Village's
website, and has been filed in the Office of the Village Clerk. Official
action may be taken.
3.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Regular meetings held on August 20, 2026
4.
Approval of Resolutions
A.
HPC Case# 2026-03: Harlem Gunness
Block: 903 Lot: 22
20 Elm Court
The applicant is proposing an ADU attached to the existing single
family house.
B.
Resolution of the South Orange Village Historic Preservation
Commission regarding the recommended Designation of Certain
Prope …
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 19:30
General
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 245 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2020)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC