Mayor Parisi is continuing his open office hours in September. Residents are welcome to meet with Mayor Parisi on a first-come, first-serve basis to address any concerns or ideas. No appointments are necessary.

Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
6:30-8:30 PM
Township Hall, 66 Main Street

For more information:
Call the Mayor’s office at (973) 325-4100
Contact Jessica Glicker at (973) 325.4133 or jglicker@westorange.org

Have An Opinion About West Orange? The township is holding focus groups to provide residents a forum to hear them.

Two Sessions:
Tuesday, October 5th
Wednesday, October 27th
7 to 9 PM

The town is interested in your perceptions, opinions, beliefs and attitudes about West Orange. Participants’ feedback will provide invaluable information and insight to help generate a new marketing campaign for our community.

RSVP to Shari Quirk at 973-325-4100

The day of the West Orange town picnic is Sunday, September 19th, not Friday. Sorry for the error. Get all the details here: http://www.valleycommunitywatch.com/2010/09/13/wo-town-picnic/

The West Orange Public Relations Commission and Mayor Parisi are holding a picnic for all residents.

Sunday, September 19th
(Rain Date – Sunday, September 26th)

12:00 – 3:00 PM
Town Hall Front Lawn, 66 Main Street

• There will be food, games, live music, and entertainment for the entire family.
• The WO Energy Commission will unveil a new Rain Barrel Water Conservation Campaign.
• Residents can participate in painting a new community mural.

Download the official flyer.

Just a reminder that our next public meeting will be:

Monday August 23rd, 2010, 7:00PM
Valley Police and Community Center on Valley Road

Mayor Rob Parisi will be in attendance to talk to the Valley residents.
Also, the Garden Contest winners will be receiving their prize.

More details to follow. Thank you for your support.

Friday July 30th
(Rain Date – Saturday, Saturday, July 31 st)

7:00 – 10:00 PM
Ginny Duenkel Pool

Admission: Adults $6 / Children $4
Includes Burgers, Hot Dogs & Drinks
Note: Free swim time until 7:15 PM only

KIDS 4 & Under
Treasure Hunt, Egg & Spoon Race, Sea Hunt

KIDS 5 – 7
Fooseball Tourney, Sea Hunt, Tube Race, Ring Toss

KIDS 8 -11
Knock Hockey, “Hot Shot” Basketball Contest, Relay Tube Race, Balloon Toss

KIDS 12 – 16
Spiked Helmet, “Hot Shot” Basketball Contest, Balloon Toss, Relay Tube Race

ADULTS
“Name That Tune” Contest, Belly Flop Contest, Balloon Toss

Recreation Department Contact Info:
Phone: (973) 325-4150
Weather Hotline: (973) 243-1115
Email: recreation@westorange.org

We are pleased to announce the winners of our Beautiful Garden Contest. Each winner will receive a gift certificate from Pleasantdale Nurseries located at 240 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange.

First prize winner  Joan and Dan Kram, 16 Beverly Road ($100.00 gift certificate)
Second prize winner  Mario Interiano, 66 Quinby Place ($50.00 gift certificate)
Third prize winner  Tracey Clarke, 23 Oakridge Rd. ($25.00 gift certificate)
Four prize winner  John Brett, 66 Oakridge Rd. ($25.00 gift certificate)

Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you to all the participants for helping to make West Orange beautiful.

Join us for food, games, moonwalk, water park and a good time with your neighbors

Monday, July 19
6pm – 9pm

At the Hazel Avenue Elementary School Playground and Field
(In case of rain, barbecue will be held in the gym)

Please bring a side dish or a dessert to share

Barbecue food and drinks will be provided by the VCW
$1 for children (12 and under)
$2 for adults
(Children MUST be accompanied by an adult!)

For more information, contact vcw2000@aol.com or Juan Pintado at (973) 325-1907

Mayor Robert Parisi announced that he will hold the first of an ongoing series of open office hours on Thursday, July 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in his office located in Township Hall at 66 Main Street. Residents are welcome to meet with Mayor Parisi on a first-come, first-serve basis to address any concerns or ideas. No appointments are necessary.

For more information:
Call the Mayor’s office at (973) 325-4100
Contact Jessica Glicker at (973) 325.4133 or jglicker@westorange.org

Read the official press release

The Downtown West Orange Alliance is teaming up with the West Orange Library to bring 5 days of stories and crafts for kids of all ages.

Fridays, July 16 – August 13 at 3pm
West Orange Farmers Market (in the parking lot behind Town Hall, 66 Main Street)

Eech Friday will feature a special theme. Themes are:
July 16, Fish
July 23, Crocodiles
July 30, Octopus/Ocean
August 6, Pirates
August 13, Rain

Of course the Farmers Market also has great fresh produce and delicious snacks. Browse and shop while your child is enjoying story time and a craft.

More information:
Phone: (973) 325-4109
Email: downtown@westorange.org
Web: www.downtownwestorange.org