SO Elks donate $1,000 to SOMS music program

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks recently presented a $1,000 check to South Orange Middle School for its orchestra and band programs. The men and women of the Elks support local schools, food pantries, scouts, veterans and children with special needs. The South Orange Elks have been part of the community since 1909.

Maplewood Rotary hosts spaghetti dinner fundraiser

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Come out and support Maplewood Rotary in its fight against hunger in Maplewood and surrounding communities. Maplewood Rotary is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood. Tickets are charged and include a delicious spaghetti dinner, with […]

Towns hold public meeting on FD merger

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Following a presentation from Manitou Inc. regarding possibly merging the Maplewood and South Orange fire departments, representatives from the two towns unanimously agreed to move forward to achieve that vision. The presentation was given at a joint public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the South Orange Performing Arts […]

Get your 2018 Maplewood dog and cat licenses

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Save yourself a trip; go to the Maplewood Township webpage for “Animal Licenses” at http://twp.maplewood.nj.us/index.aspx?nid=114. Complete and print out the form and mail it in, along with your payment, a copy of your rabies vaccination certificate and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail forms to: Maplewood Health Department, 574 Valley St., Maplewood NJ […]

MPD requests public comment during accreditation assessment

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will arrive Sunday, Nov. 19, to examine all aspects of the Maplewood Township Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, acting Chief Jimmy DeVaul recently announced. “Verification by the team that the Maplewood Township Police […]

Four artists form colorful show at village’s Pierro Gallery

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange’s Pierro Gallery will present the exhibit “Color Theory,” which opens Nov. 2 and features the work of four artists whose work bursts with color. Santiago Cohen, Robert Forman, Jan Huling and Deb Mell will display their work at the gallery through Dec. 2; throughout the month, gallery visitors will […]

Donate winter coats to Jersey Cares

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Give to the 22nd annual Jersey Cares coat drive from Nov. 1 through Dec. 13. New and gently used winter coats may be dropped off at the GenWealth Group, 6 Inwood Place in Place, from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bank supports summer reading at SOPL

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — PNC Bank of South Orange supports summer reading and diverse books at South Orange Public Library — and has for the last five years. Pictured, Regina Shaddad, vice president and Branch & Business Banking Center manager, presents a check to and receives thanks from librarians Keisha Miller and Melissa Kopecky.

‘What Parents Need to Know about Addiction’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A nationally-renowned addiction psychiatrist and immediate past president of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, Dr. Laurence M. Westreich will speak on “What Parents Need to Know about Addiction” at Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E. Northfield Road in Livingston, on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. His appearance is co-sponsored with Temple […]