News Archive

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Orange Summer Concert and Barbecue Cook-Off
July 3rd, Noon to 8PM at the Public Library
June 30, 2009

ORANGE SUMMER RECREATION ACTIVITIES
June 30, 2009

Orange joins with Newark, other municipalities, and non-profits to apply for housing rehabilitation funds. Public comment invited.
June 30, 2009

Orange to celebrate legacy of Former Councilman Ben Jones. Ceremony designating street in his honor to be held Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Central Elementary School, 33 Cleveland Street.
June 16, 2009

Orange to hold Monte Irvin Baseball Tournament this weekend: June 20-June 22.
June 16, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. announces Pre-Fathers Day Gospelfest. Saturday, June 20.
June 8, 2009

Orange Mourns the Loss of Fire Chief Marty DeMarzo
June 8, 2009

The City of Orange Sponsors National Night Out / Orange Against Crime - August 4, 7, 14
June 3, 2009

Orange Quality of Life Task Force Demolishes Another Dangerous House.
Demolition carried out Monday, June 1, 550 Liberty St.
June 2, 2009

Governor Corzine designates Orange as a Transit Village
June 1

Register Now for Jr. Public Safety Academy
Applications due by June 19, 2009

Special Public Hearing of City Council on Budget Amendment Wednesday, May 27th 2009, 5:30PM at City Hall
May 22, 2009

Groundbreaking Phase 2 of Bell Stadium Rehabilitation Tuesday, May 26th, 3:15PM at Bell Stadium, Bell Street between Main and Monroe
May 22, 2009

Orange Announces Recommendations for Downtown Revitalization
May 22, 2009

City of Orange and East Orange General Hospital partner to reduce emergency EMS response time
May 21, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. urges citizen support for Big “O” Booster Club
May 20, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Appoints John Mason as Business Administrator
May 13, 2009

Property Tax Relief Forum on May 18
May 13, 2009

Orange Alerts Residents and Property Owners About Construction Details For Chestnut Street Water Treatment Facility and Pump Station
May 1, 2009

Orange Public Works Department Launches Spring Clean Up
April 20, 2009

Orange Launches Health and Wellness Alliance for Senior Citizens in Conjunction With the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the Saint Barnabas Healthcare System
April 18, 2009

Mayor Hawkins Thanks City Council Members Who Reconsidered Pension Deferral
April 13, 2009

Seniors On The Move: Free Luncheon for Orange Seniors
April 7, 2009

Orange Police To Discuss Gun Buyback Program held in Memory of Hassan Miller, son of Councilman Hassan Abdul-Rasheed.
April 6, 2009

Proclamation for Michel Cantal-Dupart
April 3, 2009

Hawkins warns that vote against pension deferral could cause additional 6.2% tax increase. Asks City Council to reconsider their vote and work with him to propose additional budget reductions
April 2, 2009

Statement by Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. to the City Council on Pension Deferral
March 31, 2009

Orange Launches City-Wide Clean Up Campaign
March 27, 2009

Orange Begins Stepped-Up Code Enforcement in Clean Up Campaign
March 27, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Draws National Attention in Ebony Magazine’s “Young Leaders 2009.”
March 23, 2009

Annual Egg Hunt
March 23, 2009

Orange Police Expand Violence Reduction Initiative To Include Gun Buyback and Gun Locks
March 20, 2009

Orange Holds Tour of Federal Earmark Requests
March 20, 2009

Orange To Hold Tour of Federal Earmark Requests
March 19, 2009

Orange Public Works Department Launches Spring Clean Up
March 17, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Creates Human Relations Advisory Group
March 16, 2009

Orange and PSE&G to Offer Low Income Residents Help With Winter Heating Bills
March 16, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Remarks at Orange Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
March 9, 2009

Cash Seized in July Drug Raid Will Aid Orange Police
March 9, 2009

Orange Fire Department Holds A Gift to Give. Volunteers Provide Warm Clothing for Those in Need.
March 9, 2009

Orange to hold Public Forum on Economic Development
March 5, 2009

VITAL STATISTICS EXTENDED HOURS IN MARCH
February 26, 2009

Fraud Recognition Forum
February 24, 2009

Mayor Hawkins Creates Mentorship Program for Young Men. Asks for Volunteer Mentors
February 20, 2009

Orange Youth Advances to Elks Hoop Shoot State Tournament Finals. Places Fourth
February 11, 2009

Volunteers needed for the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
February 11, 2009

Orange has received $2.5 Million in State and County Grants Since July 1. 2008
February 11, 2009

Statement by Tai Cooper, Chief of Staff to Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr.
re insect infestation at the 132 William Street Senior Residence
February 10, 2009

New Police Superior Officers Contract Results in Cost Savings
February 9, 2009

Orange Council Confirms Valerie Jackson as Director of Planning and Economic Development and Darrell Holcomb as Director of Community Services
February 9, 2009

Orange Fire Department Responds To Residential Structure Fire. February 5, 2009, 7:22 AM. 160 Hickory Street, Orange, New Jersey. No injuries. Building Subsequently Demolished.
February 5, 2009

ORANGE EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM BEGINS 10TH YEAR
February 2, 2009

Orange Recreation Monte Irvin Baseball Program Registration
February 1, 2009

VITAL STATISTICS EXTENDED HOURS IN FEBRUARY
January 28, 2009

Orange to hold Public Forum on Foreclosure Prevention and Neighborhood Stabilization
December 27, 2008

Orange Probe of Garbage Contractor Reveals Evidence of Fraud Possibly Costing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars plus Serious Contract and Safety Violations
December 18, 2008

Orange Firefighters Save Life of 72 Year Old Woman Trapped in Highrise Fire
December 15, 2008

Orange Submits Recommendations For Federal Stimulus Package
December 15, 2008

Mayor Hawkins Announces Recommended Budget Reductions that will Reduce Tax Increase to 6.8%
December 10, 2008

Orange Quality of Life Task Force to Demolish Another Dangerous House.
Demolition to begin Monday, December 1st at 8AM, 61 South Center St.
November 28, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. to hold Public Forum on Budget
November 21, 2008

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Address
November 17, 2008

Quality of Life Task Force Issues Code Enforcement Reminder for Commercial Property Owners & Tenants
November 3, 2008

Pump Station Groundbreaking Postponed
October 27, 2008

Orange Homecoming Celebration and Veteran’s Tribute Parade
October 27, 2008

Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Remarks at his Inaugural Ball
October 27, 2008

Information on Business License Renewals
October 20, 2008

Quality of Life Task Force Issues Code Enforcement Reminder
October 20, 2008

Central Playground Field House Ribbon Cutting
October 20, 2008

Chestnut Street Pump station Groundbreaking
October 20, 2008

Statement by Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. regarding the Municipal Budget
October 16, 2008

Orange Announces Hotline for Heating Complaints: 973-266-4000. Ext 14144
October 10, 2008

Orange seeks Consumer Participation in Revitalization Study
October 10, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. appoints part-time City Attorney for Labor Matters. Cites probable savings of more than $200,000.
October 6, 2008

City of Orange to hold Annual Flu and Pneumonia Clinics
September 26, 2008

Love Fellowship Baptist Church to Hold Health and Wellness Day
September 25, 2008

Orange Quality of Life Task Force to Demolish Dangerous Building
Demolition to begin Friday, September 19th at 8AM, 291 Fuller Terrace.
September 18, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins and Fire Chief Marty Demarzo honored at Italian Festival
September 15, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins appoints Arthur J. Griffa, Former Board of Education President, to Board of Education
September 7, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Announces Four Innovations to Improve Citizen Communication with City Government
September 7, 2008

Mayor Hawkins’ Quality of Life Task Force issues report finding numerous security, safety, and maintenance violations in Vose Avenue Properties.
September 7, 2008

Orange City Hall Becomes More User Friendly
September 5, 2008

Orange to Broadcast City Council Meetings
August 11, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Encourages Mature Workers Program. Praises Frederick Woodson Young, 90 year old worker
August 11, 2008

Eldridge Hawkins will not accept Mayor’s salary. Will continue to work full-time for Orange
July 28, 2008

Orange Mayor Eldridge Hawkins directs his Chief of Staff to thoroughly investigate Van Wells residency
July 20, 2008

Police Give Youth an Alternative to Crime
July 15, 2008

Hawkins to work full time for Orange… takes leave of absence from West Orange Police Department… assumes post of Orange Fire Director while lowering salary for job.
July 14, 2008

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins appoints Maxine Gilchrist-Johnson, retired Orange elementary school principal, to Board of Education
July 14, 2008

Eldridge Hawkins’ Remarks upon his Inauguration as Mayor of Orange
July 1, 2008

Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins discusses strategy to fight crime…
Appoints John Rappaport as new Police Director and John Wade, Jr. as Deputy Police Director.
June 23, 2008

Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins’ Transition Team invites residents and businesses to submit recommendations for leadership positions
June 23, 2008

Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins creates opportunity for unprecedented citizen participation in shaping the city’s new administration. Invites residents and businesses to attend public meetings of transition team.
June 18, 2008

Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins urges Orange citizens and businesses to get involved with city’s new government
June 9, 2008

Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins Announces Transition Team to help set a New Direction for Orange
June 2, 2008

Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins appoints Lautenberg aide, Tai Cooper, as Chief of Staff
June 18, 2008