Articles by: Sydney Herbert
Office Closed – Juneteenth
The Orange Township Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in honor of Juneteenth. The Offices will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00am.
CLOSED Railroad Crossings
Traffic Advisory
Updated on 6/16/2026 at 12:00pm.
Lewis Center Road will be Paved today (6/16) and OPEN tomorrow (6/17) at 6:30 AM
- Shanahan Road will be Paved on tomorrow (6/17) and OPEN on Thursday (06/18) morning.
- The following Crossings were Closed on Tuesday (06/16) at 7:00 AM:
- Curve Road
- Harris Road
- Shoemaker Road
Road Paving 6/8 – 6/12
Please see the attached paving schedule. The roads impacted are:
-Bale Kenyon Road
-Prescott Street
-Briarshore Way
-Omaha Place
-Chant Court
-Azra Drive
-Halma Court
-Ben Brush Place
-Evadell Drive
-Courtney Place
-Carla Drive
-Cross Creek Court
-Jeanne Court
-Charoe Street
-Highmeadows Village Drive
-Daisy Lane
-Primrose Avenue
-Lewis Center Road
-Alum Trail Place
-Polar Drive
-Polar Court
Fire Levy, Thank You!
On behalf of the entire Fire Department, I want to extend my sincere thanks to our residents for voting yes on the recent fire levy. Your support ensures we can continue to provide the high level of service and protection our community depends on. This investment strengthens our ability to respond quickly, maintain essential equipment, and keep our firefighters trained and safe.
We are proud to serve you and deeply grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us.
-Nathan McNeil, Fire Chief
International Firefighters’ Day 2026
Today we recognize International Firefighters’ Day and the incredible men and women who serve the Orange Township community every day.
The Orange Township Fire Department is there for life’s most critical moments—responding without hesitation, putting others first, and showing true dedication to public safety. Their commitment, courage, and compassion do not go unnoticed.
From emergency response to community outreach, our firefighters make Orange Township a safer, stronger place to live. We are grateful for their service today and every day. They continue to give their best for our worst.
Join us in saying thank you to our Orange Township firefighters!
East Powell Road Trail Connection
The trail connection on East Powell Road is currently undergoing construction. This new trail will provide connection from South Old State Road to Lyra Drive. We want to thank the Delaware County Engineer’s Office for their partnership in this project.
Expected completion by June 1st.
How to Purchase Aquatic Center Membership
Wondering how to purchase an Aquatic Center membership?
We’ve got you covered—just follow these simple steps:
1. Visit our website at orangetwp.org. From the homepage, hover over “Services” and click on “Aquatic Center.”
(You’ll also find tons of helpful information about what’s happening around Orange Township here!)
2. On the Aquatic Center page, scroll to the “Buy a Membership” section and click “Buy Memberships Here.”
(This page also includes membership details, night swim dates, day pass info, and more.)
3. You’ll be redirected to our RecDesk page. Here, you can either create a new account or sign in to an existing one.
RecDesk is also used to reserve township facilities like the Community Room at North Orange Park, park shelters, and soccer fields (available to Orange Township residents only).
4. At the top of the page, hover over “Memberships” and select “All Season Pool Pass.”
Fill out all required information to complete your purchase.
5. Have questions? We’re happy to help—reach out anytime!
Walker Wood Park – Parking Lot Closed 4/14-4/17
⚠️The parking lot at Walker Wood Park will be closed Tuesday (4/14) thru Friday (4/17) for asphalt resurfacing. The park will remain open.
Blood Drive – May 1st
There are plenty of spots open for the May 1st Blood Drive! Get a $20 eGift Card for Amazon. Sign up here! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
Meeting Cancellation Notice – Not an April Fools’ Joke
The Orange Township Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, has been cancelled.
The Board will resume its regular meeting schedule on April 15, 2026.
