MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Thursday, Dec. 6, Maplewood community members gathered in Ricalton Square to celebrate the fifth night of Hanukkah by lighting the Hanukkah menorah. The celebration was attended by Mayor Vic DeLuca, members of the Maplewood Township Committee, and Dickens Village Co-chairwomen Ellen Davenport and Rosetta Weiser. With the help of Rabbi Sholom […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Residents met with township officials at The Woodland to discuss the possible redevelopment plan for the former Toomey’s Automotive Site on Baker Street, close to the intersection with Maplewood Avenue, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, giving neighbors an idea of what the former gas station and garage could be turned into with redevelopment. […]
How did South Orange and Maplewood vote on Nov. 6?
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After nearly a month of waiting with bated breath, Essex County Clerk Chris Durkin has certified the county’s results from the Nov. 6 election. In addition to answers about how each town voted in myriad elections, there is now a final answer as to who won the very close […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The first phase of the Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy’s improvement project was unveiled Nov. 17 with the ribbon cutting of Flagpole Hill, unveiling new landscaping in the park across the street from the Maplewood Train Station. The new landscaping was designed by Jennifer Ryan, an intern in the conservancy’s summer program this […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Township Committee passed an ordinance at its Nov. 7 meeting that will allow residents to make partial property tax payments before the full amount is due. There are limitations on the payments, such as residents being required to pay at least $1,000 in each partial payment and residents not being allowed […]
Honoring Maplewoodians who have served their country
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township celebrated Veterans Day with a ceremony at Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 11, in which the Maplewood Concert Band played patriotic tunes as veteran residents introduced themselves to the town and talked about their service. The Maplewood VFW Post 1010 Honor Guard presented the colors to open the ceremony. “We […]
Maplewood has ‘spirit of the game’ for ultimate Frisbee
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In 1968, a group of students took to the student parking lot at Columbia High School and began throwing around a plastic disc, combining some rules of both football and soccer. They worked to perfect their invention, and in the spring the first game of ultimate Frisbee was played between the CHS […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township of Maplewood will hold a community meeting to discuss the draft redevelopment plan for the Toomey’s Automotive site, located at 104 Baker St. The meeting will be Monday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parlor at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood. In July 2018 the Maplewood Township Committee […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The majority of Maplewood voters have again made clear that they want an all-Democratic Township Committee. Democratic incumbents Nancy Adams and Greg Lembrich won their seats back by a large margin, with Independent candidate Ileana Castillo in a distant third place. All results from the Nov. 6 election remain unofficial until certified […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — When Maplewood residents head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, they must choose from two of the three candidates running for the two open seats on the Township Committee. Running are Democratic incumbents Greg Lembrich and Nancy Adams, and independent challenger Ileana Castillo. All three shared their ideas for how to improve […]