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Orange News Release Archive
Orange attracts new development despite national recession
January 26, 2011Protect Yourself from Frigid Weather and Winter Health Hazards
January 25, 2011Mayor Hawkins presents FY2011 budget to the Orange City Council, January 18th, 2011 Spending reduced by $3.2 million compared to FY2010
January 18, 2011Free Rabies Clinics
January 15, 2011Orange Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr.AnnouncesDr. Martin Luther King/ Black History Month Video and Film Festival on Channel 35
January 12, 2011Mayor Hawkins cracks down on sick time abuse
January 11, 2011Judge permits layoffs in Orange effective immediately. Mayor asks unions to continue negotiating to protect residents and save jobs
January 11, 2011Union leaders are not seriously negotiating to prevent layoffs
January 4, 2011Urgent: Orange, N.J. Snow Emergency Information
December 26, 2010Mayor Hawkins praises police/citizen partnership in capture of criminals this week
December 23, 2010Mayor Hawkins supports changing Orange’s budget to a calendar year basis.
December 23, 2010Mayor Hawkins insists that budget must not contain a twenty percent tax increase.
December 23, 2010Orange Redevelopment Progress Continues to Gain Statewide Attention
December 14, 2010Mayor Hawkins hails passage of legislation to reduce municipal spending
December 14, 2010Value Mart Pharmacy Joins Orange $2.00 Prescription Drug Plan
December 9, 2010Christmas 2010 Celebrations and Promotions in Orange
December 9, 2010Dismissal of “frivolous” Feld lawsuit paves way for redevelopment in Orange
December 2, 2010Orange played leading role at 2010 NJ League of Municipalities Conference
November 19, 2010Questions and Answers About Employee Layoffs in Orange
November 8, 2010YWCA joins City of Orange and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Expansion of Orange Health and Wellness Alliance (OHWA.) Programs.
November 8, 2010Mayor Hawkins Launches Low Cost Prescription Drug Plan for the Uninsured
November 2, 2010United Water Introduces New Bill Payment Options for Orange, NJ Customers
October 27, 2010New Prescription Drug Discount program for Orange Residents (English - Spanish)
October 27, 2010Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. announces that Orange has saved $2.3 million through staff reductions and reorganization since he took office in July 2008
October 26, 2010Trenton must give Mayors more powers to protect property taxpayers and prevent layoffs
October 26, 2010Mayor Hawkins pushes Trenton for Arbitration Reforms to Reduce Cost of Government by Taking into Account Ability to Pay
October 14, 2010Mayor Hawkins Urges Civil Service Reforms
October 13, 2010Commissioner Alaigh Urges New Jersey Residents to Take Hurricane Precautions
September 3, 2010In Response to State Budget Cuts, Orange Seeks Additional Public Funding and to Create More Public/Private Partnerships
August 24, 2010Mayor Hawkins appoints two members to library board. Says new leaders are needed to transform the troubled library.
August 19, 2010Orange Youths Participate in Summer Work Program
August 10, 2010Orange City Council Authorizes Reassessment. Mayor Hawkins Says Many Homeowners Could Have Their Property Taxes Reduced.
August 6, 2010Deadline for Senior Property Tax Rebates Extended to November 1
August 5, 2010August Events in the City of Orange Township
August 2, 2010Reassessment Can Lower Property Taxes For Orange Homeowners
July 28, 2010Mayor Hawkins appoints John Ditinyak as Deputy Director of Finance
July 26, 2010Orange Night Out Against Crime August 3RD, August 6TH, and August 13th.
July 26, 2010City of Orange Township Cooling Centers
July 20, 2010Orange to hold round table breakfast and networking for businesses, Tuesday, August 3rd
July 19, 2010Mayor Hawkins Soars at Orange Jazz Fest. Joins Musicians to Play Saxophone.
July 10, 2010Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. announces arrival of new senior bus
July 2, 2010Orange Rededicates Fire House In Memory of Chief Marty DeMarzo
June 25, 2010Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. and Orange Announce Pre-Fathers Day “Gospelfest 2010”
June 19th in Monte Irvin Orange Park
June 19, 2010Grand Opening for Algarve Restaurant: Saturday June 12th, 7 Lincoln Avenue, Orange
June 12, 2010The Drinking and Driving campaign kick off
June 9, 2010PROFETA Foundation, Mayor Hawkins And Seton Hall Launch Partnership To Aid Entrepreneurs
May 12, 2010Orange Planning/ Development Director Says Cities Need New Tools to Reduce Spending
May 12, 2010Chief Financial Officer Discusses Impact of State Budget Cuts
May 12, 2010
Comcast Cares Day in Orange, Little League Kickoff, and Immunization Walk
will ALL take place This Saturday, April 24th
April 23, 2010Mayor Hawkins invites residents to apply for two vacancies
April 23, 2010Cleveland Street School PTO Presents Stacey Patton on Tuesday, April 27th
April 22, 2010Mayor Eldridge Hawkins selects three members of Orange Board of Education. Nominees chosen after community-wide search.
Testimony by Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. on the Survival of the Urban Enterprise Zone Program
April 14, 2010
April 14, 2010Youth Explosion 2010
April 10, 2010Summer Camp Fair
April 17, 2010Mayor Hawkins invites residents to apply for two vacancies on the Board of the Orange Housing Development Corporation.
April 2, 2010Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Remarks at Orange Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
Tuesday, March 23rdHaiti Relief Concert featuring Melba Moore, Pras
Saturday, March 13th, 6:00 PM, Orange Middle School
March 9, 2010Mayor Hawkins to appoint three members of Orange Board of Education. Invites residents to apply.
March 9, 2010Mayor Eldridge Hawkins praises strong snow removal effort during storm
March 9, 2010Orange 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, 2010Home for the Holidays Campaign - Final Report
February 3, 2010Orange Haitian Relief News
January 29, 2010Orange Police and Firemen prevent tragedy… Prevent disoriented man from falling off roof
January 27, 2010Orange City Hall to be closed some Fridays February-June. Furlough days begin Friday, February 19th.
January 25, 2010Check Your Email Home for the Holidays Sweepstakes Winners Will be Announced Soon
January 25, 2010Orange will receive $3.6 million in federal neighborhood stabilization funds to acquire and rehabilitate abandoned and foreclosed residential properties.
January 20, 2010Mayor Hawkins signs fiscal responsibility agreement with state government. Urges City Council to join him in approving the memorandum of understanding
January 19, 2010Mayor Hawkins calls for total community mobilization to aid Haiti relief
January 13, 2010Orange Attracting Shoppers and Keeping Businesses Downtown
January 11. 2010The Annual Awards Reception, sponsored by the Orange Municipal Alliance was held at Sandwiches Unlimited's Banquet Hall
January 8, 2010Attracting Shoppers and Keeping Businesses Downtown
January 7, 2010Orange Ordinances and Land Use Statutes now available on city website
December 30, 2009Public Hearings on Departmental Budgets (Updated)
December 28, 2009Orange to receive $500,000 in Extraordinary Aid. Will reduce amount of estimated tax increase to seven percent.
December 24, 2009Mayor Hawkins announces $583,000 grant for Orange train station improvements
December 22, 2009Orange replaces blighted building at 209 Lincoln Avenue with new two family house.
December 18, 2009Orange receives $750,000 in federal grants
December 18, 2009Orange Has New Sanitation Contractor
December 15Free Home Energy Audits for PSE&G Customers in Orange
December 14, 2009Mayor Hawkins Honors Orange Tornadoes for Winning Season
December 11, 2009Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for 95 South Essex Avenue Police Substation Dec. 22nd, 2009 at 11 AM
December 11, 2009Mayor Hawkins Announces Hampton Terrace and Hillyer Street Roadway Improvements
December 11, 2009Orange Launches 2 new locations for Health and Wellness Alliance for Senior Citizens: 340 Thomas Boulevard and 300 Oakwood Avenue.
December 11, 2009Mayor Hawkins announces Availability of Census Jobs in Orange. Testing for Jobs will take place at City Hall Wednesdays on December and January.
December 11, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Jr., & The Orange Municipal Council Present O.H.S Holiday Step Show
December 11, 2009Mayor Hawkins launches “Home for the Holidays” campaign to encourage holiday shopping and dining in Orange and strengthen local economy.
December 4, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Jr., &
The Orange Municipal Council Presents Karaoke December 10
December 2, 2009RESOLUTION 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, 2009Council passes resolution to declare 'Little Italy' area
September 30, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins announces appointments to Orange Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: Antoine Desormes and Denard Coleman
September 21, 2009The Central Campus Community School Opens in Orange
September 21, 2009Chestnut Street Pump Station Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 14, 2009Orange Seniors Hold Take Back Our Streets Block Party on Thomas Boulevard
September 11, 2009Orange Employee of the Quarter
Keith Pressey, Recreation Supervisor
August 5, 2009Orange Sports Teams Roll Up victories. Participate in National Competitions
August 3, 2009Orange to receive stimulus grant of nearly one million dollars to hire additional police (with video).
July 31, 3009Orange launches campaign to require maintenance, security and registration of abandoned properties.
July 31, 2009Orange UEZ Launches Pilot Program to Assist Local Merchants
July 27, 2009Orange Announces Annual Night Out Events
July 24, 2009Orange To Offer Program to Help People Who Work in Orange to Buy Homes There.
July 23, 2009Orange Announces Major Progress Toward Demolition of Walter G. Alexander Housing Complex
July 14, 2009Neighborhood Stabilization Program Overview
July 7, 2009Mayor to hold quality of life forum. Wednesday July 15th
July 7, 2009Orange Summer Concert and Barbecue Cook-Off
July 3rd, Noon to 8PM at the Public Library
June 30, 2009ORANGE SUMMER RECREATION ACTIVITIES
June 30, 2009Orange joins with Newark, other municipalities, and non-profits to apply for housing rehabilitation funds. Public comment invited.
June 30, 2009Orange to hold Monte Irvin Baseball Tournament this weekend: June 20-June 22.
June 16, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. announces Pre-Fathers Day Gospelfest. Saturday, June 20.
June 8, 2009Orange Mourns the Loss of Fire Chief Marty DeMarzo
June 8, 2009The City of Orange Sponsors National Night Out / Orange Against Crime - August 4, 7, 14
June 3, 2009Governor Corzine designates Orange as a Transit Village
June 1Register Now for Jr. Public Safety Academy
Applications due by June 19, 2009Orange Announces Recommendations for Downtown Revitalization
May 22, 2009City of Orange and East Orange General Hospital partner to reduce emergency EMS response time
May 21, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. urges citizen support for Big “O” Booster Club
May 20, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Appoints John Mason as Business Administrator
May 13, 2009Property Tax Relief Forum on May 18
May 13, 2009Orange Public Works Department Launches Spring Clean Up
April 20, 2009Mayor Hawkins Thanks City Council Members Who Reconsidered Pension Deferral
April 13, 2009Seniors On The Move: Free Luncheon for Orange Seniors
April 7, 2009Orange Police To Discuss Gun Buyback Program held in Memory of Hassan Miller, son of Councilman Hassan Abdul-Rasheed.
April 6, 2009Proclamation for Michel Cantal-Dupart
April 3, 2009Statement by Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. to the City Council on Pension Deferral
March 31, 2009Orange Launches City-Wide Clean Up Campaign
March 27, 2009Orange Begins Stepped-Up Code Enforcement in Clean Up Campaign
March 27, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Draws National Attention in Ebony Magazine’s “Young Leaders 2009.”
March 23, 2009Annual Egg Hunt
March 23, 2009Orange Police Expand Violence Reduction Initiative To Include Gun Buyback and Gun Locks
March 20, 2009Orange Holds Tour of Federal Earmark Requests
March 20, 2009Orange To Hold Tour of Federal Earmark Requests
March 19, 2009Orange Public Works Department Launches Spring Clean Up
March 17, 2009Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Creates Human Relations Advisory Group
March 16, 2009Orange and PSE&G to Offer Low Income Residents Help With Winter Heating Bills
March 16, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Remarks at Orange Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
March 9, 2009Cash Seized in July Drug Raid Will Aid Orange Police
March 9, 2009Orange Fire Department Holds A Gift to Give. Volunteers Provide Warm Clothing for Those in Need.
March 9, 2009Orange to hold Public Forum on Economic Development
March 5, 2009VITAL STATISTICS EXTENDED HOURS IN MARCH
February 26, 2009Fraud Recognition Forum
February 24, 2009Mayor Hawkins Creates Mentorship Program for Young Men. Asks for Volunteer Mentors
February 20, 2009Orange Youth Advances to Elks Hoop Shoot State Tournament Finals. Places Fourth
February 11, 2009Volunteers needed for the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
February 11, 2009Orange has received $2.5 Million in State and County Grants Since July 1. 2008
February 11, 2009Statement by Tai Cooper, Chief of Staff to Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr.
re insect infestation at the 132 William Street Senior Residence
February 10, 2009New Police Superior Officers Contract Results in Cost Savings
February 9, 2009Orange Council Confirms Valerie Jackson as Director of Planning and Economic Development and Darrell Holcomb as Director of Community Services
February 9, 2009ORANGE EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM BEGINS 10TH YEAR
February 2, 2009Orange Recreation Monte Irvin Baseball Program Registration
February 1, 2009VITAL STATISTICS EXTENDED HOURS IN FEBRUARY
January 28, 2009Orange to hold Public Forum on Foreclosure Prevention and Neighborhood Stabilization
December 27, 2008Orange Probe of Garbage Contractor Reveals Evidence of Fraud Possibly Costing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars plus Serious Contract and Safety Violations
December 18, 2008Orange Firefighters Save Life of 72 Year Old Woman Trapped in Highrise Fire
December 15, 2008Orange Submits Recommendations For Federal Stimulus Package
December 15, 2008Mayor Hawkins Announces Recommended Budget Reductions that will Reduce Tax Increase to 6.8%
December 10, 2008Orange Quality of Life Task Force to Demolish Another Dangerous House.
Demolition to begin Monday, December 1st at 8AM, 61 South Center St.
November 28, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. to hold Public Forum on Budget
November 21, 2008Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Address
November 17, 2008Quality of Life Task Force Issues Code Enforcement Reminder for Commercial Property Owners & Tenants
November 3, 2008Pump Station Groundbreaking Postponed
October 27, 2008Orange Homecoming Celebration and Veteran’s Tribute Parade
October 27, 2008Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Remarks at his Inaugural Ball
October 27, 2008Information on Business License Renewals
October 20, 2008Quality of Life Task Force Issues Code Enforcement Reminder
October 20, 2008Central Playground Field House Ribbon Cutting
October 20, 2008Chestnut Street Pump station Groundbreaking
October 20, 2008Statement by Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. regarding the Municipal Budget
October 16, 2008Orange Announces Hotline for Heating Complaints: 973-266-4000. Ext 14144
October 10, 2008Orange seeks Consumer Participation in Revitalization Study
October 10, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. appoints part-time City Attorney for Labor Matters. Cites probable savings of more than $200,000.
October 6, 2008City of Orange to hold Annual Flu and Pneumonia Clinics
September 26, 2008Love Fellowship Baptist Church to Hold Health and Wellness Day
September 25, 2008Orange Quality of Life Task Force to Demolish Dangerous Building
Demolition to begin Friday, September 19th at 8AM, 291 Fuller Terrace.
September 18, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins and Fire Chief Marty Demarzo honored at Italian Festival
September 15, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins appoints Arthur J. Griffa, Former Board of Education President, to Board of Education
September 7, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins, Jr. Announces Four Innovations to Improve Citizen Communication with City Government
September 7, 2008Mayor Hawkins’ Quality of Life Task Force issues report finding numerous security, safety, and maintenance violations in Vose Avenue Properties.
September 7, 2008Orange City Hall Becomes More User Friendly
September 5, 2008Orange to Broadcast City Council Meetings
August 11, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins Encourages Mature Workers Program. Praises Frederick Woodson Young, 90 year old worker
August 11, 2008Eldridge Hawkins will not accept Mayor’s salary. Will continue to work full-time for Orange
July 28, 2008Orange Mayor Eldridge Hawkins directs his Chief of Staff to thoroughly investigate Van Wells residency
July 20, 2008Police Give Youth an Alternative to Crime
July 15, 2008Mayor Eldridge Hawkins appoints Maxine Gilchrist-Johnson, retired Orange elementary school principal, to Board of Education
July 14, 2008Eldridge Hawkins’ Remarks upon his Inauguration as Mayor of Orange
July 1, 2008Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins urges Orange citizens and businesses to get involved with city’s new government
June 9, 2008Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins Announces Transition Team to help set a New Direction for Orange
June 2, 2008Orange Mayor-elect Eldridge Hawkins appoints Lautenberg aide, Tai Cooper, as Chief of Staff
June 18, 2008
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