E. Baker, Mazzocchi, R. Baker win seats

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The people have spoken and they have elected incumbent Elizabeth Baker, and challengers Anthony Mazzocchi and Robin Johnson Baker to the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education. Elizabeth Baker, who was coming to the end of her first term on the board, has served as board president for the last […]

Democrats DeLuca and Dafis take 2 open TC seats

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — With 20 of 21 districts reporting in by 10 p.m. on election night, Maplewood voters have again made clear that they want an all-Democrat Township Committee. In a landslide election, Democratic incumbent Vic DeLuca and challenger Dean Dafis have been elected to the two open seats on the committee, beating out Republican […]

Edvard Munch: more than ‘The Scream’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Edvard Munch, famous for four versions of “The Scream,” was a prolific Norwegian painter and printmaker. Award-winning art history education Janet Mandel will look at his fascinating and unconventional life — he was damaged by alcoholism, hallucinations, social isolation and paranoia — as well as his psychologically evocative paintings in a South […]

Maplewood Rec walks its way through ‘sweets season’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — It seems that from Halloween through the New Year, physical activity reduces and high-calorie and sugary food intake increases. The township of Maplewood held an employee ‘Walk to Win’ contest for the month of August, and the winners — with 2,744,772 steps — was the Recreation Department-based “Rec-ing Crew,” comprised of Ronnie […]

Spooktacular Halloween in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation held a Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Maplewood Senior Center on Oct. 31. Approximately fifty participants were entertained by a magician, karaoke, DJ and a costume contest with prizes. This November, the Recreation Department will host additional events at the senior center. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m., the […]

Maplewood to commemorate Veterans Day

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township of Maplewood’s 14th annual Veterans Day ceremony, honoring all Maplewood veterans and their families, will be Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Maplewood Municipal Building, 574 Valley St. in Maplewood. The ceremony is held in the Committee Room off the main lobby. Mayor Vic DeLuca and the […]

Friends of the SOPL to hold holiday sale

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Friends of the South Orange Public Library invites everyone to its fourth annual Giant Holiday Sale on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the library, 65 Scotland Road in South Orange. The sale will include an array of fascinating crafts, from jewelry to accessories to plants artfully nestled […]

Maplewood introduces newly redesigned website

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Township launched its new redesigned website Nov. 6. The website introduces a fresh design with easy navigation access to township information. The township encourages residents and visitors to look around the website and explore all the new features that it offers. Quick access to important information can be found in the […]

SHU to hold live test of emergency siren and PirateAlert systems

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 11:55 a.m., Seton Hall University will conduct a live test of its emergency siren and PirateAlert systems. The systems are designed to alert the campus community of an emergency situation that requires them to seek shelter indoors for their safety. The siren is centrally located on […]