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Essex County Board of Commissions Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19 VACCINE FOR ESSEX RESIDENTS Click Here

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance The federal government has announced a plan to address COVID-19 funeral assistance. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Orange Water Safe According to EPA City Of Orange and Suez Activate Plan Address Drinking Water Standard Orange water is safe to drink and use for all purposes.  According to the EPA's Health Advisory Level, Orange water continues to be acceptable for all uses. https://search.epa.gov/epasearch/?querytext=PFOAs&areaname=&areacontacts=&areasearchurl=&typeofsearch=epa&result_template=2col.ftl - / The US Environmental Protection Agency does not currently have federal MCLs (maximum contaminant levels) for PFAS compounds. It does have a lifetime 70 ppt (parts per trillion) health advisory level for the sum of PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. To put into perspective, 1 ppt is equivalent to about 30 seconds out [...]

Apply for an Orange Home Improvement Grant Worth Up to $10,000 Recognizing that supporting homeowners in maintaining their homes is an important part of neighborhood revitalization, the Heart of Orange Home Improvement Program is intended to assist homeowners whose properties are in the neighborhood (see map in the attached flyer) to improve health, safety in their homes, and their homes' value. Home Improvement Program - Flyer ELIGIBILITY Only existing homeowners and their family members whose properties are located in the Heart of Orange neighborhood (see map in the attached flyer) are eligible to apply. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES Windows, doors, roof [...]

NJ Transit Update: Vaxride, Access Link Mobile App & Flexpass NJ TRANSIT remains committed to the safety of our customers and employees, and is fostering a safe environment by following CDC health standards in the sanitization of our facilities and vehicles, as well as our employees’ disinfecting practices. NJ TRANSIT also remains committed to providing reliable, dependable, and robust service to all of our customers who rely on our service during these challenging times. To that end, please be advised of the following important alerts: VAXRIDE Through our VAXRIDE initiative, NJ TRANSIT supports New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against [...]

Mayor Dwayne D. Warren and The Orange Municipal Council MOVING ORANGE FORWARD City of Orange Township COVID-19 RESPONSE FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR ORANGE RESIDENTS to Essex County COVID-19 vaccine sites New Registrations made by the Orange Health Department Only! - THOSE WHO QUALIFY INCLUDE: Healthcare workers in contact with infected patients or infectious materials and people who are at a higher risk of sever COVID-19 illness. Paid or unpaid persons working or volunteering in a healthcare setting who may have direct or indirect contact with infectious persons or materials, for example: Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and [...]

$100 Million in Aid for Black, Latinx Businesses Aid for Black, Latinx Businesses $100M fund for Black and Latinx business owners expands to Orange, more N.J. cities "On behalf of the city of Orange Township, I am excited to work with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka alongside other urban cities to help build up Black and Latino businesses," Orange Mayor Dwayne D. Warren, Esq. said. "Determining how we invest our budget dollars in small businesses in our communities is one of the many initiatives underway as we move our state forward. This FAM fund serves as a reminder of the [...]