The playground at Gove Park will remain open during construction to improve the park, which will now begin around August 3 and will continue through the end of the year, …

“We’re going to continue the intentions that were sent forward by this Township Committee of inclusivity, community safety and protection. And protection not only of the people and the property, but the values that have continued to fortify this community.” — Maplewood Police Chief Niheema Malloy

It’s not too late to sign up for free summer lessons, which run through August 23. And, if the program gets enough donations, lessons will continue this fall at the Boys & Girls Club in Union.

From the Maplewood Police Department Police Blotter for June 30 – July 8, 2026 July 7, 2026 to July 8, 2026, COMMERCIAL BURGLARY: Pickett’s Village Bar at 2208 Millburn Avenue …

With control of Congress in play, SOMA Action says it is working with other progressive groups to flip the neighboring Congressional seat from red to blue in November.

The band will perform a night of American music at its annual free summer concert at the Clipper Pavilion in the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange on Tuesday.