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Who’s on the Board of Trustees
- Agnellino — Commissioner
- Borden — Commissioner
- Nelson — Commissioner
- Siskind — Commissioner
- Summer Jones — Councilmember
- Bromfeld
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 7:00 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
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 August 4, 2026
4.
Approval of Resolution
A.
Case #1068 — Alexander and Tessa Brockhoff
Block 2205 Lot 27
262 Prospect Street
C-Variance Relief — The Applicant is seeking approval to
reconstruct the existing detached garage to include a second story.
5.
Application(s) for Completeness
A.
Case #1072 — VGC Homes LLC
Block 81 …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
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Planning Board reviews Church Street Redevelopment Plan amendment and two development applications
The South Orange Planning Board will discuss the consistency of Ordinance #2026-21, which amends the Church Street Redevelopment Plan. The board will also review the completeness of two ongoing applications: one for 15 new dwelling units at 36-40 Cottage Street and another for a medical office expansion and two new apartments at 211 Irvington Avenue. No final decisions on these applications are scheduled for this meeting.
- Discussion of Master Plan Consistency Review for Ordinance #2026-21 (Church Street Redevelopment Plan amendment)
- Completeness review for Case #314: 15 new dwelling units at 36-40 Cottage Street
- Completeness review for Case #303: Medical office expansion and two new apartments at 211 Irvington Avenue
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PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 8, 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.
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 August 3, 2026
5.
Discussion
A.
Report from the Vill …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 15:00
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 08:30
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Committee to review Seton Hall partnership, community outreach items
The Strategic Partnership & Community Engagement Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Seton Hall University partnership, community relations, and various outreach efforts. The agenda includes old business items like the Advisory Committee Ordinance and Community Engagement Equity Policy, as well as new business such as voter registration and utility partnerships. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Seton Hall University partnership update
- Advisory Committee Ordinance (Section 3-8) discussion
- Community Engagement Equity Policy review
- Voter registration and civic engagement outreach plans
- Utility & Infrastructure Partnerships discussion
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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
August 25, 2026 | 8:30am – 9:45am
76 South Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 1
South Orange, NJ 07079
Zoom: https://southorange-
org.zoom.us/j/87103722464?pwd=LY7DPgPQJa9iDzhIY1t5R0eqvqypgf.1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
Hannah Zollman, Chair
Summer Jones, Councilwoman
Bill Haskins, Councilmember
Julie Doran, Village Administrator
Monica Burnette / Ghana Hylton – Seton Hall University
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
● Minutes from 6/24/2026
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. SETON HALL UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP UPDATE
6. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE
● South Orange Community Day
7. OLD BUSINESS
● Advisory Committee Ordinance (Section 3-8)
● Community Engagement Equity Policy
● Communications & Resident Outreach
○ Apartment and multifamily outreach
○ “How Do I?” page
○ Newsletter and communications outreach
● New Website
8. NEW BUSINESS
● Fall Council Office Hours
● Voter Registration & Civic Engagement
○ Women’s Equality Day registration effort
○ National Voter Registration Day / fall outreach
○ New resident voter engagement
● Utility & Infrastructure Partnerships
● Other Strategic Partnership Opportunities
9. NEXT MEETING DATE
● Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
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Community Relations Committee plans Community Day and nominations
The South Orange Village Community Relations Committee is meeting to discuss and plan upcoming community events and recognitions. They will review RSVPs for Community Day on September 19, 2026, and assign outreach to non-responders. The committee will also seek nominations for Villager of the Month for September and October, and review interview questions for the South Orange Storytelling Project.
- Community Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- RSVP status update and outreach assignment for non-responders
- Villager of the Month nominations needed for September and October
- Review of South Orange Storytelling Project interview questions
- Next meeting date set for September 21, 2026
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE AGENDA
August 24 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. Community Day – Saturday, September 19, 2026 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
i.
RSVP status update: current response count and review of
remaining non-responders.
ii.
Assign outreach: divide the non-responder list among members
b. Villager of the Month Nominations
i.
Need September, October VOTMs
c. South Orange Storytelling Project
i.
Review interview questions
5. New Business
6. Next Meeting Date – September 21 2026, 6:00 pm
7. Adjournment
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 10:30
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South Orange finance committee to review banking RFP and 2026 tax rate
The Finance and Capital Projects Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a recommendation on a banking Request for Proposals (RFP) and the 2026 certified tax rate. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 7, 2026, and updates from the Finance, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, and Water Administrator departments. Public comments will be accepted.
- Banking RFP recommendation
- 2026 Certified Tax Rate
- Approval of July 7, 2026 minutes
- Department updates: Finance, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, Water Administrator
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FINANCE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
COMMITTEE MEETING
Friday, August 21, 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.
July 7, 2026
3.
New Business
A.
Banking RFP- Recommendation
B.
2026 Certified Tax Rate
4.
Old Business
5.
Department Update
A.
Finance Department
B.
Tax Collector
C.
Tax Assessor
D.
Water Administrator
6.
Public Comments
A.
The Chair opens the meeting for public comment.
7.
Next Meeting Date
A.
October 23, 2026; 10:30am
8.
Adjournment
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:30
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Historic Preservation Commission to review ADU at 20 Elm Court
The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to review an application for an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 20 Elm Court, and to hold a hearing on local landmark designations. The commission will also discuss subcommittee updates, including the Prospect Street surveying process and minor work applications for porches and doors. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.
- HPC Case# 2026-03: ADU attached to existing single-family house at 20 Elm Court (Block 903, Lot 22)
- Hearing on Local Landmark Designations
- Application for review: 257 Warwick Avenue - repair/replace wrap-around porch elements in kind
- Application for review: 351 Turrell Avenue - replace existing entry door
- Prospect Street Surveying Process update
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 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 June 18, 2026 and July 16, 2026
4.
New Business
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.
Hearing: Local Landmark Designations
5.
Old Business
6.
Discussion/Follow Up/Action Items
A.
Village Council R …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 19:30
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 19:00
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South Orange Parking Authority to vote on multiple parking fee increases
The South Orange Parking Authority is meeting to discuss and vote on several parking fee increases, including commuter permits at NJT Main and Mountain stations, the Third Street Garage, guest parking, and overnight permits. They will also consider a policy change that would bar residents in developments with resident parking from buying residential permits. The agenda includes standard reports, public comment, and approval of prior minutes.
- Resolution adopting NJT Main Station and Mountain Station commuter permit fee increases
- Resolution adopting Third Street Garage commuter permit fee increases
- Resolution adopting guest parking fee increase
- Resolution adopting overnight parking permit fee increase at Mountain Station for Randolph Place residents
- Resolution adopting parking policy for residents in developments that sell or provide resident parking
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08.18.2026
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
August 18, 2026
1.
Call Meeting to Order
Chairman Bromfeld
2.
Meeting Duly Advertised
ED
Next Meeting Date: September 15, 2026
3.
Roll Call
Chairman Bromfeld
4.
Reports
a. Financials
ED
b. Treasurer
Comm. Borden
*Resolution Approving Checks
c. *Resolution Adopting Open Minutes July 21, 2026
d. Legal
Counsel
5.
Councilwoman Liaison Summer Jones
6.
Public Comment
7.
Open Session
a. *Consent Agenda
1. *Resolution Adopting NJT Main Station and Mountain Station
Commuter Permit Fee Increases
2. *Resolution Adopting Third Street Garage Commuter Permit
Fee Increases
3. *Resolution Adopting Guest Parking Fee Increase
4. *Resolution Adopting a Fee Increase for Overnight Parking
Permit at Mountain Station for Randolph Place Residents.
5. *Resolution for NJT, Mountain Station and Third Street Garage
Adopting Change to Permit Reserved Time
6. *Resolution Adopting a parking policy for residents in
developments which sell or provide resident parking:
Village residents who lease an apartment in a development that
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
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Council to vote on $5.37M in bills, road contracts, and fee changes
The South Orange Village Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including one to amend recreation program fees and another to change an address. The council will also vote on a consent agenda with contracts for engineering services on South Ridgewood Road and Walton Avenue, and a resolution to pay bills totaling $5,374,657.48. The meeting includes proclamations for National Water Quality Month and Women's Equality Day, and announcements about downtown events and recreation classes.
- Ordinance 2026-20 amending Chapter 143 'Fees' for recreation program membership and fees
- Resolution 2026-197 awarding $116,800 contract to CP Engineers for South Ridgewood Road and Wesley Court
- Resolution 2026-198 awarding $96,600 contract to CP Engineers for Walton Avenue
- Resolution 2026-203 authorizing $89,848.11 contract with Denville Line Painting Inc. for striping and traffic markings
- Resolution 2026-204 authorizing payment of bills totaling $5,374,657.48
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SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 17, 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
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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
2026-191 Resolution Autho …
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Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 09:00
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Council to apply for Essex County arts and history grant
The South Orange Village Council is holding a special virtual meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution authorizing an application for the Essex County Local Arts and History Grant Program. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, public comment, and setting the next regular meeting date.
- Resolution 2026-190 authorizing application for Essex County Local Arts and History Grant Program
- Public comment period
- Next regular meeting set for Monday, August 17, 2026
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SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Friday, August 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM
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 special 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
virtually 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.
Resolutions for Consent Agenda
A.
2026-190 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR THE ESSEX
COUNTY LOCAL ARTS AND HISTORY GRANT PROGRAM
ROLL CALL VOTE:
5.
Public Comment
Mayor opens meeting for public com …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00
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Zoning board to hear garage reconstruction, new applications
The South Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026, to approve minutes and resolutions, review applications for completeness, and hear a reconsideration request. The board will consider several variance requests, including a garage reconstruction, a two-family conversion, and a new 6-bedroom home. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Case #1068: Reconsideration for garage second-story reconstruction at 262 Prospect Street
- Case #1072: Convert single-family to two-family at 12 Montrose Street
- Case #1073: Legalize existing rear yard improvements at 331 Vose Avenue
- Case #1074: New 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom home at 114 Irving Avenue
- Case #1051: Extension of prior approval for MGM Realty at 468 Irvington Avenue
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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 7:00 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
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 July 7, 2026
4.
Approval of Resolutions
A.
Case #1051 — MGM Realty, LLC
Block 2113 Lot 3
468 Irvington Avenue
The applicant is requesting an extension of the prior approval as it
continues to pursue resolution compliance.
B.
Case #1070 - Frank Grecco
Block 2212 Lot 21
372 Prospect Street
C-Variance Relief — The applicant is prop …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00
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Planning Board to review restaurant expansion, site plans, and 15-unit housing proposal
The South Orange Village Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several site plan applications, including a restaurant expansion at 52 Vose Avenue, renovations at 101 South Orange Avenue, and a proposal to demolish existing dwellings and construct 15 new dwelling units at 36-40 Cottage Street. The board will also discuss a Master Plan consistency review for an amendment to the Church Street Redevelopment Plan and hear a report from the Village Council member. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.
- Case #310: Restaurant expansion, second floor addition, and storm sewer relocation at 52 Vose Avenue (Block 1005 Lot 5)
- Case #308: Renovations to previously approved project at 101 South Orange Avenue (Block 1007 Lot 25)
- Case #314: Demolition and construction of 15 dwelling units at 36-40 Cottage Street (Block 2022 Lots 5 & 6) with C-Variance relief
- Master Plan Consistency Review for ordinance #2026-21 amending the Church Street Redevelopment Plan
- Appointment of Howard Levison as new alternate member
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PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 3, 2026 - 7:00 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.
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.
Appointments
A.
New Alternate Member — Howard Levison
5.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Regular meeting held on …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 15:00
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Fire committee to appoint deputy chief, captain, pay bills
The South Essex Fire Department Management Committee is meeting to approve routine business, including appointments, bill payments, and minutes. The agenda includes resolutions to appoint a permanent deputy fire chief and captain, authorize a payment for Google Workspace services, and approve a bills list totaling $353,794.40. The committee will also consider a resolution to enter executive session.
- Resolution 2026-32: Appoint David Hoy as Permanent Deputy Fire Chief
- Resolution 2026-33: Appoint Matthew Antolino as Permanent Captain
- Resolution 2026-34: Authorize payment up to $21,975.72 to SHI International Corp. for Google Workspace services
- Resolution 2026-30: Authorize payment of bills totaling $353,794.40
- Resolution 2026-31: Authorize executive session
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South Essex Fire Department
COMMITTEE MEETING
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 28, 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 Hall,
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 permitted by the Open
Public Meetings A …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 08:00
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South Orange Public Works & Utilities Committee meets July 28
The South Orange Village Public Works & Utilities Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment periods, a report from New Jersey American Water (NJAW), and updates on stormwater engineering and facilities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.
- NJAW report
- Stormwater engineering update
- Facilities update
- Two public comment periods
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PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES
AGENDA
Tuesday July 28, 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. Stormwater
5. PW
1. Facilities
6. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
7. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd at 8AM
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 18:15
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
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Council to vote on redevelopment plans, fees, and $3.85M in bills
The South Orange Village Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session, proclamations, public comment, and votes on ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include first readings of ordinances on handicapped parking, recreation fees, and two redevelopment plans, plus a consent agenda with contracts and personnel moves. The council will also approve a bills list totaling $3,853,083.72.
- Ordinance 2026-21 adopting Church Street Redevelopment Plan amendment
- Ordinance 2026-22 adopting Valley Street Redevelopment Plan
- Ordinance 2026-20 amending recreation program fees
- Resolution 2026-184: $49,230 contract to CP Engineers for Whiteoak Drive hydraulic study
- Resolution 2026-189: payment of bills totaling $3,853,083.72
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✓ Decided: Council introduces 5 ordinances, approves $3.85M bills and police promotions
The South Orange Village Council introduced five ordinances on first reading, including the Valley Street Redevelopment Plan and a Church Street Redevelopment Plan amendment, with public hearings scheduled for August 17 and September 14. The council approved a consent agenda covering dispatcher hires, seasonal employees, a sidewalk contract, a hydraulic study, and a recreation deputy director, plus separate police promotions. Bills totaling $3,853,083.72 were approved. Two council members were absent.
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-19 (handicapped parking at 65 Randolph Place) (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-20 (recreation fees amendment) (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-21 (Church Street Redevelopment Plan amendment) (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-22 (Valley Street Redevelopment Plan) (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-23 (560 Berkeley Ave renumbering to 544) (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda Resolutions 2026-181 through 2026-185 (5-0)
- Approved police promotions: Lt. Thomas Horton, Sgts. Dylan O'Connor and Niko Nasisi (5-0 each)
- Approved bills list Resolution 2026-189 for $3,853,083.72 (5-0)
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SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 27, 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
2026-180 Resolution Authori …
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SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, July 27, 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
Mayor Collum called the meeting to order at approximately 6:15 pm:
2. Roll Call Mayor Collum
Councilwoman Canning- Absent
Councilmember Greenberg- Absent
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- Absent
Ms. White, Deputy Village Clerk
3. Meeting Notice Statement
Deputy Clerk White read the following 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 b …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:00
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Parking Authority to discuss restricting permits for redevelopment housing residents
The South Orange Parking Authority is holding its regular meeting. The main item is a discussion on a new policy that would prohibit residents of redevelopment housing with parking from accessing resident day and night permits in public lots. The board will also approve checks and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.
- Resolution approving checks
- Resolution adopting open minutes from June 16, 2026
- New policy discussion: prohibit redevelopment housing residents with parking from resident day and night permits
- Resolution adopting closed minutes from June 16, 2026
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07.21.2026
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
July 21, 2026
1.
Call Meeting to Order
Chairman Bromfeld
2.
Meeting Duly Advertised
ED
Next Meeting Date: August 18, 2026
3.
Roll Call
Chairman Bromfeld
4.
Reports
a. Financials
ED
b. Treasurer
Comm. Borden
*Resolution Approving Checks
c. *Resolution Adopting Open Minutes June 16, 2026
d. Legal
Counsel
5.
Councilwoman Liaison Summer Jones
6.
Public Comment
7.
Open Session
a. New Policy Discussion: Prohibit residents at redevelopment housing
which provides parking from access too Resident Day &
Night permits in the public lots.
8. Closed Session
a. *Resolution Adopting Closed Minutes June 16, 2026
9.
Return to Open Session
10. Adjournment
Please note that all items on the agenda are up for discussion.
*Any items with an asterisk are on for action.
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:00
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:30
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Library board to review bills, capital campaign, and digital content legislation
The South Orange Public Library Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review and potentially approve bills payable, receive updates on the capital campaign and various committees, and discuss legislation on digital content. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Bills Payable review
- Capital Campaign update
- Legislation on digital content discussion
- Committee updates: Finance, Personnel, Governance, Building Advisory
- Public Comment session
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Board Meeting
Agenda forJuly 21, 2026
7:30pm at the Baird Recreation Center, 5 Mead St
I.
Call to order and roll call
II.
Minutes of the Library Board Meeting: June 2026
III.
Friends of SOPL
IV.
Foundation Update
1. Capital Campaign
V.
Bills Payable
VI.
Committee updates
1. Finance
2. Personnel
3. Governance
(a)Training
4. Building Advisory
VII.
Director’s Report
1. Service update
2. Program update: Unearth A Story
VIII.
SOPL Board
1. Legislation on digital content
IX. Public Comment
X.
New Business
XI.
Upcoming
1. September Board Meeting: 9/22/26 @ 7:30pm at the Baird Recreation Center
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
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Community Relations Committee plans Community Day and Storytelling Project
The South Orange Village Community Relations Committee is meeting to discuss and plan the upcoming Community Day event on September 19, 2026, and the South Orange Storytelling Project. The agenda includes updates on RSVPs, outreach to houses of worship and newcomers, and decisions on signage and next steps for the storytelling project. The meeting is largely organizational, with no major policy decisions or financial items on the agenda.
- Community Day on September 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Outreach to houses of worship: First Baptist, Trinity, Our Lady of Sorrows
- Signage decision: intersection signs vs. train track banner
- Storytelling Project: decide on proof-of-concept interview, subject list, or filming timeline
- Volunteer recording secretary needed for minutes
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 20 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 – Saturday, September 19, 2026 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
i.
RSVP status update: current response count and review of
remaining non-responders.
ii.
Assign outreach: divide the non-responder list among members
iii.
Houses of worship: confirm outstanding congregations (First Baptist,
Trinity, Our Lady of Sorrows, and others)
iv.
Bike parade
v.
Newcomer and renter outreach:
vi.
Signage: decide on intersection signage vs. train track banner and
assign next steps.
vii.
Set a firm call assignment list so returning organizations are
confirmed before August.
b. South Orange Storytelling Project
i.
Update from Councilwoman Jones on the production plan.
ii.
Review the casual, person-on-the-street style Kristen shared
(Instagram reference) as a possible model.
iii.
Decide on next concrete step: proof-of-concept interview, subject
list, or filming timeline.
iv.
Assign an owner and target date fo …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 20:00
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:30
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Environmental Commission to discuss leaf-blower phase-out and forestry plan
The South Orange Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss several environmental initiatives, including a proposed leaf-blower phase-out, a community forestry plan, green infrastructure and stormwater management, clean energy efforts, and school recycling. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes from the May meeting.
- Proposed leaf-blower phase-out
- Community Forestry Plan
- Green Infrastructure/Stormwater discussion
- Clean Energy/Electrify SOMA
- School Recycling
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SOUTH ORANGE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
AGENDA
JULY 16, 2026, 7:30-8:30
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approval of minutes from May meeting
3. Discussion Items
● Community Forestry Plan
● Proposed Leaf-Blower Phase Out
● Green Infrastructure/Stormwater
● Clean Energy/Electrify SOMA
● School Recycling
● EC Member Retreat
4. Public Comment
5. Next Meeting: August 20, 7:30pm
6. Adjournment
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 19:30
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Historic Preservation Commission to review 257 Warwick Avenue application
The South Orange Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. The main substantive items are a subcommittee update on the Prospect Street surveying process and an application for review at 257 Warwick Avenue. Public comments will be taken, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026.
- Application for review: 257 Warwick Avenue
- Prospect Street surveying process update
- Public comments period
- Next meeting: August 20, 2026
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 16, 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.
New Business
4.
Old Business
5.
Discussion/Follow Up/Action Items
A.
Village Council Report
6.
Subcommittee Updates
A.
Prospect Street Surveying Process
B.
Application for review: 257 Warwick Avenue
7.
Public Comments
8.
Next Meeting Date
A.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
9.
Adjournment
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