CITY OF ORANGE RELEASES

Haiti Relief Concert featuring Melba Moore, Pras
Saturday, March 13th, 6:00 PM, Orange Middle School

March 9, 2010

Mayor Hawkins to appoint three members of Orange Board of Education. Invites residents to apply.
March 9, 2010

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins praises strong snow removal effort during storm
March 9, 2010

Orange Tax Bills to be reduced, January-June to make up for over billing in first half of 2010 Fiscal Year. Tax Collector apologizes for mistake
February 25, 2010

Home for the Holidays Campaign - Final Report
February 3, 2010

Orange Haitian Relief News
January 29, 2010

Orange Police and Firemen prevent tragedy… Prevent disoriented man from falling off roof
January 27, 2010

Orange City Hall to be closed some Fridays February-June. Furlough days begin Friday, February 19th.
January 25, 2010

Check Your Email Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes Winners Will be Announced Soon
January 25, 2010

Orange will receive $3.6 million in federal neighborhood stabilization funds to acquire and rehabilitate abandoned and foreclosed residential properties.
January 20, 2010

Mayor Hawkins signs fiscal responsibility agreement with state government. Urges City Council to join him in approving the memorandum of understanding
January 19, 2010

Mayor Hawkins calls for total community mobilization to aid Haiti relief
January 13, 2010

Orange  Attracting Shoppers and Keeping  Businesses Downtown
January 11. 2010

The Annual Awards Reception, sponsored by the Orange Municipal Alliance was held at Sandwiches Unlimited's Banquet Hall
January 8, 2010

Attracting Shoppers and Keeping Businesses Downtown
January 7, 2010

Orange Ordinances and Land Use Statutes now available on city website
December 30, 2009

Public Hearings on Departmental Budgets (Updated)
December 28, 2009

Orange to receive $500,000 in Extraordinary Aid. Will reduce amount of estimated tax increase to seven percent.
December 24, 2009

Mayor Hawkins announces  $583,000 grant for Orange train station improvements
December 22, 2009

Orange replaces blighted building at 209 Lincoln Avenue with new two family house.
December 18, 2009

Orange receives $750,000 in federal grants
December 18, 2009

Orange Has New Sanitation Contractor
December 15

Free Home Energy Audits for PSE&G Customers in Orange
December 14, 2009

Mayor Hawkins Honors Orange Tornadoes for Winning Season
December 11, 2009

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for 95 South Essex Avenue Police Substation Dec. 22nd, 2009 at 11 AM
December 11, 2009

Mayor Hawkins Announces Hampton Terrace and Hillyer Street Roadway Improvements
December 11, 2009

Orange Launches 2 new locations for Health and Wellness Alliance for Senior Citizens: 340 Thomas Boulevard and 300 Oakwood Avenue.
December 11, 2009

Mayor Hawkins announces Availability of Census Jobs in Orange.  Testing for Jobs will take place at City Hall Wednesdays on December and January.
December 11, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Jr., & The Orange Municipal Council Present O.H.S Holiday Step Show 
December 11, 2009

Mayor Hawkins launches “Home for the Holidays” campaign to encourage holiday shopping and dining in Orange and strengthen local economy.
December 4, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Jr., &
The Orange Municipal Council Presents Karaoke December 10

December 2, 2009

RESOLUTION HONORING MEN OF VALOR ON VETERANS DAYS
November 16, 2009

2010FY Budget Submitted to City Council
November 16, 2009

Luna  Stage Enters a Bright New Phase on October 10 with Dedication  of Studio Luna in the Valley Arts  District
October 7, 2009

Council passes resolution to declare 'Little Italy' area
September 30, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins announces appointments to Orange Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: Antoine Desormes and Denard Coleman
September 21, 2009

The Central Campus Community School Opens in Orange
September 21, 2009

Chestnut Street Pump Station Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 14, 2009

Orange Seniors Hold Take Back Our Streets Block Party on Thomas Boulevard
September 11, 2009

Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. designates Orange’s Italian section as “Little Italy”… plans to encourage the area as a dining, shopping, cultural and tourist destination
August 25, 2009

Invitation: News Media Tour of Full-Size World Trade Center Model in Orange New Jersey. Wednesday, August 19th, 2:00pm at Metfab Metals, LLC, 560 Freeman Street, Orange, NJ  07050
August 15, 2009

Essex County Executive Divincenzo Announces Opening Of Synthetic Grass Surface Soccer Field In Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park
August 10

Orange and East Orange High School and Middle School Students To Present Plans For Main Street Redevelopment: Wednesday, August 12th 10am-Noon, City Hall Council Chamber, 29 N. Day St, Orange
August 8, 2009

Orange Employee of the Quarter
Keith Pressey, Recreation Supervisor

August 5, 2009

Orange Sports Teams Roll Up victories. Participate in National Competitions
August 3, 2009

Orange to receive stimulus grant of nearly one million dollars to hire additional police (with video).
July 31, 3009

Orange launches campaign to require maintenance, security and registration of abandoned properties.
July 31, 2009

Orange UEZ Launches Pilot Program to Assist Local Merchants
July 27, 2009

Orange Announces Annual Night Out Events
July 24, 2009

Orange To Offer Program to Help People Who Work in Orange to Buy Homes There.
July 23, 2009

Orange to celebrate civic leadership of T. Colson Woody. Ceremony designating street in his honor to be held Friday July 17th 1pm, at Woody’s Funeral Home, 163 Oakwood Avenue.
July 14, 2009

Orange Announces Major Progress Toward Demolition of Walter G. Alexander Housing Complex
July 14, 2009

Neighborhood Stabilization Program Overview
July 7, 2009

Mayor to hold quality of life forum. Wednesday July 15th
July 7, 2009

Orange Police Department Remobilizes Special Police and Rejoins Essex/Union Auto Theft Task Force as Cost Savings Measures
July 6, 2009

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

Orange Adopts FY08-09 Budget
On May 28, 2009, the City Council adopted the Budget for FY08-09 by a 7-0 vote.

May 28

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


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