Water valve replacements in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New Jersey American Water will be replacing water main valves at the intersection of Elmwood and Boyden avenues. Work will commence Thursday, Nov. 2, at approximately 7 a.m. and will be finished by 7 p.m. In the event the work is not finished, work may continue on Friday, Nov. 3, starting at […]

OLS to celebrate Mass of Remembrance

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, 217 Prospect St. in South Orange, will be celebrating its Mass of Remembrance in memory of departed family members, friends and parishioners on Saturday, Nov. 4, at noon. Join the congregation as it comes together in prayer and fellowship. All are welcome. A Book of […]

Learn how to certify your small business

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County is hosting a workshop on “Understanding the Certification Process” on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. This free event will also include a breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Workshop topics include the New Jersey process to become certified as a […]

Members, clergy makes music, memories at TSTI

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — One Friday evening a month from September through June, the sanctuary at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange resonates with the sounds of live musical accompaniment featuring the TSTI Band, a group of talented synagogue members who play instruments, sing and bring their spirit to the community as they usher in […]

OCR update shows persisting problems

MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A special report at the Oct. 16 Board of Education meeting showed that, despite some small gains, the South Orange-Maplewood School District is still failing to level the academic playing field for students regardless of race. In attempts to ensure that all students have the same opportunities, five years […]

‘Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Firefighters know the importance of home fire safety. That is why the Maplewood Fire Department encourages participation in the semi-annual home fire safety program “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery.” Sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Energizer brand batteries, the program urges everyone to adopt a simple lifesaving habit: […]

Eva Samo Lecture: ‘The New Global Crisis’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Ralph Buultjens, a leading analyst of world affairs, will examine critical issues in international politics at the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School’s Eva Samo Lecture on Monday, Nov. 13, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Columbia High School Library. Buultjens, a professor at New York University and the former Nehru Professor/Professorial Fellow […]

BOE candidates introduce themselves at HNA forum

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The eight candidates running for three open seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education gathered at DeHart Community Center to discuss district concerns on Oct. 19 at the Meet the Candidates Forum, hosted by the Hilton Neighborhood Association and moderated by HNA President Carol Buchanan. Issues that received much attention included […]

SOPD to increase enforcement of traffic safety laws

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Police Department, in conjunction with the village president, the Board of Trustees and on behalf of several concerned residents, will be increasing its aggressive enforcement of traffic safety laws, according to a recent release from Police Chief Kyle Kroll. The department’s goal will be to curb motor vehicle […]