Maplewood Police: Richmond Avenue Home Burglarized

May 25, 2018

A home on the 500 block of Richmond Avenue was forcibly entered during the day and burglarized on May 18, according to police. At the time of the report, the proceeds were undetermined. Here is the rest of this week's Maplewood police blotter from Lt. Christopher Black: May 14, 2018; Theft from Auto; During the overnight hours electronics and coins were removed

Mazzocchi: Lawson-Muhammad Should ‘Deeply Reflect,’ Consider Resigning

May 25, 2018

[Editor's Note: Anthony Mazzocchi is a member of the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education. The opinions expressed in this letter are his own.] May 25, 2018 To the Editor: As I have stated before, I knew nothing about the incident involving [South Orange-Maplewood BOE member Stephanie] Lawson-Muhammad until I learned about it from a private citizen. I remain concerned that some Board members

Temple Sharey Tefilo Grads Share Favorite Memories at Service

May 25, 2018

From Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel: Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI), the Reform synagogue in South Orange, bade a fond farewell on May 4 to its latest graduating class from Hebrew High, STISY (the senior youth group) and the religious school’s madrichim (classroom aide) programs. The 12-grade students, who led the Friday evening service, spoke about their experiences as Jewish teens as well as

Pai: Lawson-Muhammad’s Behavior Was Disappointing — But Community Must Move Forward

May 25, 2018

[Editor's note: Madhu Pai is a member of the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education. The opinions expressed in this letter are her own.] May 25, 2018 To the Editor: The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education has committed to four critical goals to move our school district forward. We do not have the time or energy for the distraction and community divide that

South Orange ‘Downtown After Sundown’ Concerts Start May 25

May 25, 2018

South Orange's beloved annual summer concert series, Downtown After Sundown, kicks off Memorial Day weekend! Here's the details from Bob Zuckerman of the South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA): Every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day we'll have great local musicians in the newly refurbished Spiotta Park and under the gazebo on Sloan Street playing live music just for all of you!

Interfaith Hospitality Network Star-Studded Broadway Cabaret to Benefit Homeless Families June 4

May 25, 2018

From the Interfaith Hospitality Network: A star studded line up of Broadway actors and singers extraordinaire will lend their talents to raise funds for Interfaith Hospitality Network for the Homeless of Essex County, (IHN), a Montclair based family shelter and housing assistance program. Titled “At Home on Stage”, the cabaret and comedy event will be held on Monday, June 4th at

Spotlight on Sandra Smith, New Assistant Principal for Clinton School

May 24, 2018

The following is from the South Orange-Maplewood School District: Sandra Smith with Clinton Principal Ann Bodnar The Board of Education appointed Sandra Smith as Clinton’s new Assistant Principal on Monday, April 23, 2018. Ms. Smith has been an elementary school teacher in SOMSD since 2006 and has a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University. Ms. Smith