Follow local news and events in South Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 26, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Story time for toddlers planned by South Orange library on Dec. 3. The event is from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Baird Center. Registration is required. Adults must accompany children.
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South Orange Public Library
SOMA Shares seeks donations of coats, boots, hats, and gloves for children and teenagers. Wool, denim, and leather coats are not accepted. Items can be purchased through SOMA Shares’ Amazon Wishlist or dropped off. Locations for drop-off available by email request. Monetary donations are also accepted.
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South Orange Middle School HSA
Book discussion for adults planned by South Orange library rescheduled to Dec. 3. Attendees will discuss “Year of Yes” by Shonda Rhimes” from 7-8 p.m. at Village Apartments at 110 Vose Ave. Registration is required.
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South Orange Public Library
Montclair Flea holiday market planned Saturdays and Sundays starting Nov. 30. It is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lackawanna Station. There will be vendors, food, and music. The market ends Jan. 19.
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Montclair Flea
First-time homebuyer workshop planned by NJCA and Provident Bank on Dec. 3 in Newark. The webinar begins at 5:30 p.m. at 142 Lafayette St. It will provide information on the home buying process, affordable mortgage programs, and ways to connect with HUD-certified housing counselors. Preregistration is required.
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New Jersey Citizen Action
New Jersey History Conference planned on Dec. 3 at Rutgers-New Brunswick. It is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will discuss the history of politics and civics in N.J. Panelists will also discuss ways to strengthen democracy in N.J. Tickets available online for purchase.
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New Jersey Historical Commission
REGIONAL NEWS
Eligible N.J. residents can apply for state utility assistance programs to lower their heating costs as the Board of Public Utilities approved a nearly 16% increase in gas rates. Board officials said that the increase is necessary to fund infrastructure improvements to prevent gas leaks and other issues. State payment assistance programs like Home Energy Assistance Program and Universal Service Fund are accepting enrollment. Applications and guidelines are available online.
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
