Township Committee welcomes McGehee

TC members appointed to committees, liaison positions

Township Committee welcomes McGehee

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At its Jan. 1 reorganization meeting, the Maplewood Township Committee welcomed Committeeman Frank McGehee, who was sworn in for a three-year term. McGehee joins Mayor Vic DeLuca, Deputy Mayor Nancy Adams, India Larrier and Greg Lembrich on the committee. “Collaborating with my fellow Township Committee members, I look forward to continuing the […]

Police encounter workshop

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Attend a police encounter workshop on Saturday, Jan. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of South Orange, 103 Valley St. in South Orange. Participate in this communitywide event where you will learn your rights and obligations when stopped by the police, things you can do to prevent […]

Maplewood man pleads guilty to running Ponzi scheme

TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced that a man who stole approximately $298,000 from customers of his two fraudulent debt relief businesses pleaded guilty Jan. 6 to one of the two scams. Germaine Theodore, 36, of Maplewood promised customers of TGC Movement in Maplewood and Save My Future in Jersey City big reductions […]

Mault returns from sea, raises funds for cancer research

Mault’s commitment inspires family and friends in kind

Mault returns from sea, raises funds for cancer research

WEST ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The West Orange resident who embarked on a 5,000-mile trans-Atlantic voyage aboard a 105-year-old tall ship to raise money for the American Brain Tumor Association has returned home after 45 days at sea. Michael Mault, a former Maplewood police lieutenant, said he is thrilled to be with his family […]

Man arrested for trying to steal child’s backpack

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Today, Dec. 2, at approximately 8:15 a.m., a student of Seth Boyden School reported that a male had attempted to take his backpack while he was walking to school on Jacoby Street, according to a release from the Maplewood Police Department. The police were contacted and responded.  Officers arrested Jordan Jones, 22, […]

Maplewood recognized for pedestrian safety efforts

Maplewood recognized for pedestrian safety efforts

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority recognized the township of Maplewood for its “vital contribution to making pedestrian safety a priority in the community.” The township received the award for “implementing the Street Smart NJ Pedestrian Safety Education campaign, and in doing so contributing to the goal of making New Jersey safer […]

Thanksgiving dinners provided for Maplewood residents

Thanksgiving dinners provided for Maplewood residents

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Seventeen Maplewood families are being provided with a full Thanksgiving dinner and will have the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season thanks to a food donation from FMBA Local 25, the Maplewood Firefighter’s Union, PBA Local 44, the Maplewood Police Union and the Stop & Shop of South Orange. The FMBA and […]

Concerned residents, officials discuss roadway safety

Township documents resident concerns at safety summit

Concerned residents, officials discuss roadway safety

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood officials and residents came together at The Woodland on Monday, Oct. 24, for a Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Summit led by Mayor Vic DeLuca. The public meeting, attended by approximately 75 residents, was a followup to the June 20 internal summit held at Maplewood Police Headquarters, during which local departments, elected […]

Maplewood march, rally to end police brutality

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a march and rally in Maplewood on Saturday, Oct. 22, which is the 21st National Day of Protest, to “stop police brutality, repression and the criminalization of a generation.” At 10 a.m., participants will assemble at Gleason parking lot, on Parker Avenue below Valley Street; this will be followed […]

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