The towns shared the 56 crossing guard locations ahead of the start of school on September 1.

SOMSD integration program gets high marks but leaves room for improvement for better sharing of information, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kevin Gilbert says.

From the Maplewood Police Department: Maplewood Police Blotter for August 15-22, 2026 08/22/2026 – BURGLARY TO MOTOR VEHICLE: On this date, a citizen’s report was generated regarding a  burglary to a …

Throughout the year, ninth graders will participate in a series of team-building activities designed to strengthen peer collaboration and deepen relationships across the school community.

As Maplewood Fire Chief, Alvarez guided the Maplewood and South Orange fire departments through a contentious consolidation in 2021 and 2022. He leaves behind a highly trained, professionalized and integrated South Essex Regional Fire Department.

Tad had a special way of making everyone he met feel welcome, valued, and important. His warmth, humor, optimism, and genuine love of people left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He had an incredible ability to see the good in life and share that with everyone around him.