East Orange City Hall

11/10/2026

11/10/2026

What a GORGEOUS autumn day to be out and about in our GREAT CITY OF EAST ORANGE!

Mayor Ted R. Green and his Quality-of-Life Team were back on the block today, starting at Cleveland Terrace and Dodd Street in the First Ward.

And let us tell you something — EAST ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL! 😍 From our tree-lined streets and colorful fall foliage to the people who make our neighborhoods special, there's so much to appreciate about the city we call HOME!

One of the highlights of the day? Running into a group of bright young sixth graders from the Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Academy of Gifted Education and Creative Reasoning! And you KNOW Mayor Green couldn't pass up the opportunity to give our young scholars a little pop quiz on what they've been learning! 😂

🍁 FALL LEAVES ARE FALLING!

As we enjoy the changing colors of the season, falling leaves are one of our biggest quality-of-life concerns right now. We're asking EVERYONE to do their part!

🚫 PLEASE DO NOT RAKE OR BLOW LEAVES INTO THE STREET OR CATCH BASINS! Leaves can clog storm drains, contribute to flooding and create unnecessary hazards.

✅ NEED LEAF BAGS? WE'VE GOT YOU! FREE leaf bags are available from our Department of Public Works, Monday through Friday, 9 AM–4 PM.

📞 For more information, call 973-266-5330.

SEE SOMETHING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD THAT NEEDS ATTENTION? LET US KNOW!

Our Quality-of-Life Team is out here identifying concerns, connecting with residents and working to keep East Orange clean, safe and beautiful — one block at a time!

📞 Mayor's Office of Constituent Services: 973-266-5151
📧 [email protected]

East Orange, our city is beautiful because of the people who live here, love here and take pride in calling it HOME! Let's keep working together to make every block a reflection of that pride!

11/09/2026

The season of gratitude is here and we're spreading the love!!

Mayor Ted R. Green, the Ted R. Green Foundation, and Friends are proud to present the 19th Annual Day of Giving Turkey Giveaway! For nearly two decades, this cherished tradition has been about more than putting food on the table. It's about neighbors helping neighbors, families supporting families, and a community coming together to make sure everyone feels the warmth of the holiday season.

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Calvary Baptist Church
66 S. Grove Street, East Orange
🚗 Enter on Hollywood and 9th Avenues

🦃 WALK OR DRIVE UP!
🛍️ PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
✅ Must be an East Orange resident. Proof of residency required (state ID, driver's license or official mail with an East Orange address).
✅ First come, first served!
✅ While supplies last!

📞 For more information, call 973-266-5151 or email [email protected].

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with a neighbor, friend, or family member who could benefit! We are One City, One Community. We are East Orange!

11/09/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to Omega Darrien! Mrs. Darrien stopped driving this January, proof positive that age ain't nothin' but a number! Mayor Ted Green and Second Ward Councilman Christopher Awe stopped by her centennial celebration to wish her best wishes and blessings from all of us!

11/08/2026

¡Sí, Se Puede! The People United Can Never Be Divided!

Yesterday, the streets of The Oranges echoed with powerful chants of unity, freedom, and justice as hundreds of community members came together for “The Oranges Against ICE” Community March and Rally, raising their voices in support of immigrant rights, dignity, and fair treatment under federal immigration enforcement practices.

Led by State Senator Britnee Timberlake and East Orange City Council Vice Chair Naiima Fauntleroy, marchers made their way along Main Street, beginning at West Orange Township Hall, continuing to Orange Township City Hall, and concluding at East Orange City Hall.

There, Mayor Ted R. Green, State Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., and Essex County Commissioner-Elect Medinah Muhammed welcomed the marchers in a powerful display of community solidarity.

Mayor Green reinforced East Orange as a "Sanctuary City" and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to standing with East Orange's immigrant families and ensuring that every resident, regardless of where they come from, is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

His message underscored the importance of protecting civil rights, upholding constitutional freedoms, and recognizing the invaluable contributions immigrants make to the fabric of our communities.

America has always been a nation built on the hopes, sacrifices, and dreams of people seeking a better life. The American Dream should remain a promise of opportunity, freedom, and possibility for ALL.

From West Orange to Orange to East Orange, the message was clear: Our communities may have different borders, but our shared humanity knows no boundaries.

11/08/2026

🍂🍁 Thank you, EAST ORANGE!

What a BEAUTIFUL fall day to come together, roll up our sleeves, and show some love to the city we call HOME!

A HUGE thank you to all of our residents, volunteers, community organizations, city employees, students, and neighborhood champions who came out for our Fall Citywide Clean-Up!

From bagging leaves and picking up litter to removing graffiti and pruning trees, our community was hard at work making East Orange cleaner, greener, and more beautiful — one block at a time!

The message is simple: When EVERYONE does their part, EVERYONE makes a difference!

Keeping East Orange beautiful isn't just a one-day effort. It's a shared responsibility and a reflection of the pride we take in our neighborhoods, our community, and each other. Let's keep that same energy going all year long!

🍁 GOT LEAVES? WE'VE GOT BAGS!

Residents in need of leaf bags can stop by East Orange City Hall, Monday through Friday, between 9 AM and 4 PM, to pick up FREE leaf bags!

We are One City, One Community! We are East Orange!

11/07/2026

The Oranges' United Against ICE!

11/07/2026

TODAY!

11/06/2026

Today, Mayor Ted R. Green joined municipal leaders, business executives, and community stakeholders at the 2026 Meet the Mayors Essex County event, held at The Brookside Banquets in Bloomfield, NJ, for an important conversation about economic development, responsible growth, and the future of New Jersey's communities.

During the panel discussion, Mayor Green highlighted East Orange's recent decision to ban data centers, explaining why protecting our residents, infrastructure, and quality of life must remain at the forefront of development decisions.

As one of New Jersey's most densely-populated communities, East Orange simply does not have the infrastructure capacity to accommodate the extraordinary energy and water demands of large-scale data centers. With concerns about rising utility costs, pressure on water resources, limited job creation, and minimal meaningful tax benefits, Mayor Green emphasized that not every development opportunity is the right fit for our city.

Mayor Green was joined by fellow panelists:

- Sheena C. Collum, Mayor of South Orange
- Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson, Chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark
- Nicole Swan, Senior Director of Customer Care, PSE&G
- Deborah Mans, Mayor of Glen Ridge

The discussion was moderated by James Spango, Mayor of Roseland.

Co-hosted by pleOS Agency and ROI-NJ, Meet the Mayors is designed to strengthen relationships between business and government, encourage regional collaboration, and connect New Jersey's leaders through meaningful conversations about economic development, infrastructure, housing, workforce opportunities, and community priorities.

Mayor Green reaffirmed East Orange's commitment to smart, sustainable development that creates real opportunities, strengthens neighborhoods, and puts residents first.

11/06/2026

Mayor Ted R. Green and his Clean Team will be back on the block on Tues, November 10 starting at 9:30am starting at the corner of Dodd Street and Cleveland Terrace! If you have a concern in your neighborhood, please call 973.266.5151 or email [email protected].