MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School has remedied the confusion that arose late last month, when automated phone calls informing several parents that their children had skipped at least one class were mistakenly made May 20 to parents of children who were actually making up PARCC testing. CHS Principal Elizabeth Aaron told the News-Record that […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This year’s Maplewood July 4 celebration marks a switch from tags to wristbands for admission, which are expected to shorten entry lines and ease movement. Celebrants have the option to purchase wristbands online with the ability to choose which time to see the circus show. Wristbands are required for entry and can […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino announced today, June 3, that the male discovered on Wyoming Avenue and Hickory Drive on May 30 at approximately 4 a.m. appears to have been struck by a motor vehicle, resulting in his death. His name is not being […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Farmers Market will be held at the Indiana Street municipal parking lot adjacent to Springfield Avenue every Monday from 2 to 7 p.m. Opening market day will be June 6 and the market season will conclude Nov. 21. Join the community for a great season filled with Jersey Fresh fruits […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced June 1 that an Essex County jury has convicted Shawn Custis, 45, of Newark of aggravated assault, criminal restraint, burglary, robbery, theft and endangering the welfare of a child following a six-week trial before Essex County Criminal Division Judge Ronald Wigler. Custis was acquitted […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Corky, Lori, Dana and Tracy Pollan — actress and wife of actor Michael J. Fox — will be at Words Bookstore on Monday, June 6, at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate the paperback release of their cookbook, “The Pollan Family Table.” The Pollan family will be signing copies of their book as well […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — If there ever was one activity that epitomized Maplewood’s Fourth of July as a communitywide endeavor in the best spirit of Maplewood, it would have to be the art project. The 2016 iteration of this Fourth of July tradition, the art project spearheaded by John Kaufman will be mounted on the big […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The American flag carries great meaning, at home and throughout the world. The oldest and largest flag company in the United States, Annin Flagmakers, which dates back to 1847, has its headquarters in Roseland. It is known for its custom hand-sewn flags and not only produces the American flag, but those of […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This year’s Maplewood July 4 celebration will include the township’s first car show on Monday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Park. Car owners can enter their vehicles free online at www.maplewoodcivic.org. Trophies will be awarded. Cool cars, movie cars, celebrity cars, antique cars, collector cars, muscle cars, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino have announced that authorities are investigating the recovery of a body in Maplewood earlier this morning, May 30. Shortly before 4 a.m., Maplewood police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Hickory Drive on a report […]