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Aug 11, 2026

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East Orange

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Health Board Advances Leadership and Shop Oversight

Published Aug 11, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Board of Health Meeting Summary

The Board approved the May 19 meeting minutes unanimously and continued service coverage by Health Officer Vinnie DeFilippo while hiring for the Health Officer position remained on hold.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Board reviews community health priorities

The Board discussed the need for a full-time health officer, saying the shared-service arrangement with the City of Orange did not meet the Department’s ongoing operational needs.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Board of Health meeting summary

The Health Department reported that the Administration was proposing a 10% to 15% budget reduction, but no cuts had been finalized. The department also received an additional $80,000 in grant funding, primarily for salaries, with the grant extension continuing through July 31.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board of Health Meeting Summary

The Board of Health discussed securing an interim health officer agreement, reviewing regulations for smoke and vape shops, and investigating a newly opened dispensary on Prospect Street. Members also raised concerns that reported immigration enforcement activity was discouraging some residents from attending WIC appointments.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Health Board Advances Leadership and Shop Oversight

The Board of Health moved toward appointing an interim health officer while resuming work on stronger smoke shop, vaping, and cannabis-product regulations. The interim appointment still requires a finalized service agreement, legal approval, and a Council resolution.

1 min readMunicipal coverage