Coalition on Race Asks Gov. Murphy to Review Ethics Commission in Light of Lawson-Muhammad Ruling

April 19, 2019

The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is asking New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to review the membership of the New Jersey State Department of Education School Ethics Commission after it ruled that a local school board member violated State ethics code during a traffic stop last year and recommended a 6-month suspension. South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education member Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad came

Pickett’s Village Bar to Open Early May in Maplewood

April 19, 2019

Photo courtesy of Steven Brier, via SOMA Lounge NJ A top chef, well-trained crew and a slew of local owners, patrons and supporters will be on hand to greet the greater Maplewood community when Pickett's Village Bar opens its doors to the public in early May. The new bar and restaurant, headlined by chef Richard Krug, will be

South Mountain YMCA ‘5 Days of Action’ to Help Adults Spot Warning Signs of Child Sexual Abuse

April 19, 2019

From the South Mountain YMCA: The South Mountain YMCA is marking National Child Abuse Prevention Month with Five Days of Action, April 22-26, highlighting how adults can spot warning signs of child sexual abuse and step in to help. The theme of this year’s Five Days of Action is ‘Know. See. Respond.’ — steps adults can take to advocate for children. “When

LETTER: Colleague Attests to Donna Coallier’s Expertise & Commitment

April 19, 2019

I am writing to express my strong and enthusiastic support for Donna Coallier for the South Orange Village Board of Trustees. I have known Donna for almost 30 years, both professionally and as a neighbor and good friend. For many years we were fellow partners at PricewaterhouseCoopers ( PwC ) and worked closely together on a variety of clients and

South Orange Plastic Bag Ban to Be Reintroduced as Reusable Bag Ordinance in June

April 19, 2019

A proposed ordinance to ban plastic bags for commercial point-of-purchase use in South Orange will be re-introduced in June as a reusable bag ordinance, as the Township's leading business organization and the South Orange Environmental Commission form a task force to refine and reframe the measure. The announcement comes after a community meeting on April 1 at the South Orange Performing

LETTER: Village President Sheena Collum Listens, Answers Questions

April 19, 2019

To the Editor: I am writing to show my support for the reelection of Sheena Collum as the Village President of South Orange NJ. I have never been as involved with local politics as I have become in the last few years. This is because we have a Village President who actually listens to what people say and answers their questions.

SPONSORS NEEDED: South Mountain YMCA Annual Duck Race May 27

April 19, 2019

From the South Mountain YMCA: The Annual Duck Race is coming - be a sponsor! On Memorial Day May 27th hundreds of families gather around the Rahway River in Memorial Park to cheer their ducks to victory and terrific prizes. What a fantastic way to advertise your business and support children and families the South Orange and Maplewood community! You'll not only promote your