After discovering via news reports last Thursday, June 13, that Columbia High School teacher Michael A. Morrill 55, had been arrested on charges of third-degree possession of child pornography, CHS families were upset.
News that no students were involved helped to qualm fears, but parents soon realized through social media that Morrill had returned to the school after his arrest on
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Prosecutor’s Office Explains 1-Week Delay in Notifying South Orange-Maplewood District of Teacher Arrest
After discovering via news reports last Thursday, June 13, that Columbia High School teacher Michael A. Morrill 55, had been arrested on charges of third-degree…
Choose Take-Out June 21-23 in Maplewood, Millburn & South Orange With ‘Greener to Go’ Packaging
From the Greener To-Go Project: On June 21, 2019, the Millburn Green Team, in collaboration with the South Orange and Maplewood green teams, will launch…
1st Maplewood-South Orange Lavender Graduation Celebrates LGBTQ Students
In partnership with SOMA Action LGBTQ Committee and CHS Spectrum Club, the Township of Maplewood hosted the 1st SOMA Lavender Graduation celebration on Tuesday during…
PHOTOS: Columbia High School Prom 2019
The weather held out for Columbia High School’s student prom on Monday, June 17. Throughout front porches and lawns throughout South Orange and Maplewood, students…
Pride Movie Night: Screening ‘From Selma to Stonewall’ June 20 at The Woodland
From North Jersey Pride: This Thursday night, June 20, 2019, North Jersey Pride will host a screening of the documentary, “From Selma to Stonewall,” which…
Looking for a Summer Job? Get Certified to Become a Babysitter at the South Mountain YMCA
Are you between the ages of 11-15? Looking to make some money this summer? Get certified by the American Red Cross to become a babysitter!…
Coalition on Race Demographics Update: ‘We Need New & Creative Solutions’ to Fight Segregation Patterns
On June 11, the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race presented an updated demographics report, ultimately sounding a call to action that the towns must…
CHS Student Allison Kofsky of South Orange Honored with NCJW Volunteer Award
From National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Essex County Section: Allison Kofsky of South Orange, NJ was presented with a Nancy and Robert Eskow NCJW/Essex…
Carol Buchanan, 76 — Teacher, Hilton Neighborhood Leader, Mother, Wife, Friend to All
From Menorah Chapels at Millburn: Carol Buchanan, age 76 of Maplewood N.J. and Woodstock, NY passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 after a brief…
Maplewood Village Alliance to Host Toomey’s Site Design Review Meeting June 18
From the Maplewood Village Alliance and Maplewood Township: Toomey’s Redevelopment Site Meeting June 18, 2019 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Maplewood Village Alliance will hold…