Fifth graders and seniors get together at Washington Manor in Orange

Fifth graders and seniors get together at Washington Manor in Orange

Photos Courtesy of Tahiri Alvarado   GOOD TIMES — On Nov. 15, the Orange Housing Authority hosted 50 students from Lincoln Avenue Elementary School in Orange at Washington Manor. The students were welcomed by Orange Housing Authority Director Walter D. McNeil Jr., Tahiri Alvarado and Cristina Mateo. The children played games with the residents, including Bingo, […]

Old home makes way for new homes

Old home makes way for new homes

ORANGE — It took about an hour for the 143-year-old building at 179 Central Place to come down. “It was built in 1881,” said Walter D. McNeil Jr., executive director of the Orange Housing Authority. “You can imagine, the building materials were not the best.” It was a two family home acquired by the Orange […]

Sharks turn out for pool tourney

Sharks turn out for pool tourney

The Orange Housing Authority had an Eight-Ball tournament on the pool table in the lobby of their building at 340 Thomas Blvd. Walter McNeil, who is the executive director of the Housing Authority, took home the championship.  About two dozen people, including residents and visitors, watched the event, which also included lunch.

HUD announces $8.3 million in 646 new housing choice vouchers in NJ

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — On Sept. 30, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Region II administrator Alicka Ampry-Samuel announced 646 new housing choice vouchers totaling $8,328,385 awarded to public housing authorities in New Jersey. The announcement was made during Ampry-Samuel’s keynote address at the 2022 N.J. Governor’s Conference, held annually in Atlantic City.  “Housing […]

Orange Housing Authority holds community meeting

Orange Housing Authority holds community meeting

ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Housing Authority held a community meeting on Oct. 20 at the Walter G. Alexander Village apartments to discuss its Small Homes Initiative, which is in the beginning stages of planning; the initiative is to create residential spaces that encourage community growth and are safe. The special guest panel was led […]

Orange rushes to vaccinate senior housing residents

Orange rushes to vaccinate senior housing residents

ORANGE, NJ — The City of Orange Housing Authority partnered with the town to host a Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pilot Program event for senior housing residents on Tuesday, March 30. Enthused about the city’s push to vaccinate residents against COVID-19, Mayor Dwayne Warren said the town’s current focus is to vaccinate its seniors. “Today […]