Originally incorporated as a township in 1806, Orange was reincorporated as a town in 1860, becoming a city in 1872, then the City of Orange Township in 1982. The City of Orange Township is often included with East Orange, South Orange and West Orange, and referred to as the Oranges. The Essex County township had its beginnings in the New Haven Colony, and was founded by thirty of New Haven’s Puritan Congregationalist families, who sought to escape religious persecution. First known as the Mountain Society area, it took the name Orange for England’s ruling house, the House of Orange.
 
 
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The family-oriented medical practice is situated on Joyce Street in Orange, New Jersey. Its location, hours of operation, and services are published to the site, along with information about its associations and appointments.
http://www.jamesmleemd.com/
The plumbing and heating supply company is located in Orange, New Jersey. Its location, hours of operation, contacts, and products are featured.
http://www.orangecentralsupply.com/
The Chamber of Commerce is comprised of business and professional people in Orange Township, New Jersey. Its membership policies, a directory of members, and an overview of its programs and events are featured.
http://www.orangechamber.biz/
Designed in 1900, the library building was recorded as a National Historic Landmark in 1981. Its location and hours are published, along with policy and procedural information, and access to a variety of online services.
http://www.orangepl.org/
The public school district’s goals and objectives, policies, manuals, guidelines, curriculum, special programs and services, as well as campus locations and contacts, schedules, and announcements are published to the site.
http://www.orange.k12.nj.us/
The history and a profile of the township are portrayed on its official website, along with general information about the community, its accomplishments, government services, projects and presentations. Administrative and departmental contacts are posted.
http://www.ci.orange.nj.us/