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South Orange Village Council- Public Session - Media
Published: Jul 13, 2026
South Orange Pool Event Success and Historical Significance of Cameron Field Highlighted
Councilwoman Jones shared updates on the Peter S. Connor Memorial Pool and highlighted historical aspects of Cameron Field in light of Parks and Recreation Month. She reported that the Adult Swim event on the previous weekend was successful despite weather concerns, and the next event is scheduled for August 14th, emphasizing it's adult-only. Jones also presented historical information about Cameron Field, noting that organized baseball has been played there since 1913. She mentioned a 1929 exhibition game featuring Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and that the field was a frequent stop for Negro Leagues teams, possibly including Josh Gibson. She also noted notable baseball players who emerged from South Orange's recreation programs, like Mike Gazella, Howard M. Key, and Kurt Fullerton, underscoring the historical impact of local recreation.
South Orange Investigates Vandalism at Temple; Flags Removed
Mayor Collin addressed the recent removal of the Israeli, American, and LGBTQ+ flags from a temple (OHEB) in South Orange. She stated that trespassing on private property and vandalism are unacceptable, regardless of beliefs, and that the police department is investigating the incident. The case will be passed to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office to determine if it constitutes bias intimidation or a hate crime. The Mayor urged community members to rise above such incidents and extended apologies to OHEB. She also announced that Councilwoman Olivia Lewis Chang's birthday is on July 16th.
South Orange Highlights Minority Mental Health Month and Community Garden Donations
Council Member Lewis Chang provided two updates: one highlighting July as Minority Mental Health Month and the other concerning the South Orange Community Garden. For Mental Health Month, he stressed raising awareness, celebrating resilience, and addressing barriers to care in minority communities, noting that nearly one in five adults experience mental illness annually, with many in minority communities not receiving treatment. Regarding the Community Garden, he noted that it harvests fresh produce every Saturday and donates it to Our Lady of Sorrows and the Louis Pierre Toussaint Pantry in Newark, emphasizing the safety of their produce amidst recent health outbreaks affecting fruits and vegetables and providing free options for food-insecure individuals.
South Orange Village Council Authorizes Payment of Bills Totaling Over $25 Million
The Village Council adopted Resolution 2026-179, authorizing the payment of bills for the period through July 13, 2026, totaling $25,395,046.16. The Finance Committee, chaired by Councilwoman Canning, had audited the bills list presented by the village treasurer. The large total amount prompted a question from a council member regarding its size, but the resolution passed with five yeas.
South Orange Village Center Alliance FY2026 Operating Budget Approved
The Village Council adopted Resolution 2026-178, approving the South Orange Village Center Alliance (doing business as South Orange Downtown) fiscal year 2026 operating budget. This was presented as a formality, with the governing body having received all necessary documentation and heard positive updates on the alliance's strategic plan and success stories throughout the budget season. Councilwoman Zolman noted that she had no further comments to add, and no members of the public spoke on the resolution.
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