MAPLEWOOD — The township held its annual reorganization meeting on New Year’s Day with council members reelecting Nancy Adams as mayor and the township clerk swearing Malia Herman into office for the first time. The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. and began with Boy Scout Troop 5 presenting the colors. Committeewoman Deborah […]
MAPLEWOOD — A menorah lighting ceremony was held Thursday, Dec. 26 in Ricalton Square on Maplewood Avenue. The event was led by Rabbi Sholom Bogomilsky of the Maplewood Jewish Center, who has organized a menorah lighting in the township for more than 20 years. Maplewood Councilman Vic DeLuca and Councilwoman-elect Malia Herman helped Bogomilsky light […]
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT — St. George’s Episcopal Church in Maplewood held their annual Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve. The retelling of the Christmas story was organized by Meg Davis, minister for families and youth at the church. The Rev. Grant Mansfield is the rector of the church.
The writing process isn’t easy. It may take years to finish penning a book. But then there’s the publishing process, which can also take a very long time. So, what are the chances of a husband and a wife both having their books published in the same month? Raymond Patton and Kerry Allan of Maplewood […]
A ribbon cutting was held Friday night at Baker Square, celebrating the space’s transformation into a small park that can be used for concerts or for just sitting and watching people in the village. “The idea was to make a bigger space that was ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compatible with a view of the […]
The Durand-Hedden House & Garden recently held its annual Holiday Open House, which included a Gingerbread House Contest, photo opportunities with Jolly Old Saint Nick, live music with harpist Odarka Stockert, and shopping at the charming Country Store. They were also celebrating the 100th anniversary of Woolley Home Solutions, with a new exhibit on their […]
Baker Street in Maplewood was shut down on Sunday, Dec. 8, for a flea market featuring about 50 vendors on the street and in the Baker Street parking lot. Vendors sold a variety of items including vintage clothes, new clothes including hats, scarves and outerwear. Candles, honey and a variety of gifts were available, while […]
The annual Christmas tree lighting was held Saturday evening in a chilly Ricalton Square, which was filled with people taking in the event.
One of Maplewood’s yearly and beloved events is the Dickens Village. Bringing to life various scenes from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” it’s arranged in Ricalton Square. Inside the houses you will see fireplaces, stockings, and antique toys. Each little house is unique and different. The tradition began in 1960. It was the idea of […]
Mary Moore Mason grew up in the days of segregation in Kentucky where she felt “a real push” to be a Southern Belle. She was, however, a “bit of a renegade,” she said, before recounting a date that was arranged by an aunt. Her aunt introduced her to what she described as a “nice Christian […]