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Jennifer Grogan
Citizen
Username: Girlnovelist
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 9:39 pm: | 
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Quick Question...
Does South Orange host it's own fireworks display or does most everyone just head over to the Maplewood display? If there is one, where can I get more information??
Thanks in advance!
Jen |
LibraryLady(ncjanow)
Supporter
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 2611
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 10:36 pm: |
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Jen,
The South Orange fireworks display is both free and open to the public. Schlep your blanket over to Flood Hill about 7pm, listen to some fine music, buy some glow rods and then settle back at dark for the out of sight display. |
susan1014
Supporter
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 714
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2005 - 10:48 pm: |
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South Orange hosts a large fireworks display, with music beforehand, at the park downtown. Large crowd comes from here and surrounding towns and sits on Floods Hill. Some find it too large and crowded, but we go most years, and enjoy it. |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 942
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 9:03 am: |
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You're saying we let people from other towns look at our fireworks display without first examining their property tax bills?!?!
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Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 7705
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 10:57 am: |
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cmonty, maybe you're onto something. The space for your blanket should be sized proportionately to your property tax bill. |
Two Sense
Citizen
Username: Twosense
Post Number: 230
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:14 pm: |
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If kids show up bouncing basketballs and talking loudly, the SOPD should be able to round them up and send them on their way -- since I don't believe that S.O. accepts Federal funds for this park or event. |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 951
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 12:58 pm: |
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I'm bringing my windchimes and leaf blower. Hopefully that won't be a problem.
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Jennifer Grogan
Citizen
Username: Girlnovelist
Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 4:38 pm: |
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Thanks for the info, all! I must admit that we went to the Maplewood display last year for our first 4th in the neighborhood, because I couldn't find any info on SO events on the website. We were punished by sitting in mega-traffic when we could have easily walked to Floods Hill.
Looking forward to spending this 4th in "our" town.
Jen |
MHD
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 2560
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 10:14 am: |
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In the "Soapbox", there is a big discussion about how Maplewood may not be able to continue fireworks in future years since it seems to be privately funded.
Isn't this a real simple case of how Maplewood & South Orange can share services to save money?
Does anyone really need 2 fireworks displays 1 mile apart? |
irishprincess
Citizen
Username: Irishprincess
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 1:06 am: |
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If you plan on attending the fireworks in SO, don't bring a wallet or any valuables. There have been incidences of pick pocketing. Just remember to protect yourself. |
Animalcrackers
Citizen
Username: Animalcrackers
Post Number: 95
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 7:19 am: |
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Well, I don't know about that. Come prepared to have a good time, that I know!
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Matt Foley
Citizen
Username: Mattfoley
Post Number: 279
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 11:40 am: |
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Always very fun. Their is nothing quite like fireworks. |
Ace789nj
Citizen
Username: Ace789nj
Post Number: 53
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 11:57 am: |
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Irishprincess, you're absolutely right. It's also a good idea to keep a close watch on whatever items you bring, even things unattended for a couple of minutes wind up walking away.
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Soda
Supporter
Username: Soda
Post Number: 3430
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 3:16 pm: |
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Boy, these South Orangites are a larcenous bunch, aren't they? |
Kristen Williamson
Citizen
Username: Kris219
Post Number: 34
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 5:19 pm: |
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Who said it's the South Orange residents who are the pesk larcenies?  |
Kristen Williamson
Citizen
Username: Kris219
Post Number: 35
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 5:19 pm: |
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Who said it's the South Orange residents who are the pesky larcenies? |
Lucy
Citizen
Username: Lucy
Post Number: 19
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 5:26 pm: |
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Hi Kristen
I see S.O.D.A. is stalking again.
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LibraryLady(ncjanow)
Supporter
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 2622
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 6:14 pm: |
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Ace, Kristen, Lucy and everyone else..
I have been attending the 4th of July festivities for over 18 years and have NEVER had any problems.
People are in a great mood, balloons are flying, glowrods are being chased, kids are laughing..
Leave my wallet sitting on an unoccupied blanket, nah, I wouldn't do that on Flood Hill or in Taylor Park in Milburn either. It would be dumb!
But come join us and residents of the surrounding communties (Maplewood, West Orange and even Orange and Irvington I bet!)There is no passport check and everyone is welcome. |
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