Maplewood Farmers Market Returns to Springfield Avenue Monday, June 3

May 24, 2019

From Maplewood Township: The first market day of the 2019 Maplewood Farmers Market season is June 3. Come see us every Monday until November 18th from 2pm to 7pm. Rain or Shine! Alstede Farms & Stony Hill Farms will be offering a variety of fresh produce all season long. Our other vendors include: Mexi-Boys - selling fried burritos and tamales Anita's Baked Wonders offering freshly

South Orange Farmers Market Returns Wednesday, June 5

May 24, 2019

From the South Orange Village Center Alliance: Village President Sheena Collum with village trustees and SOVCA staff at the South Orange Farmers Market 28th Annual South Orange Farmers Market Please join us on Wednesday, June 5 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM as we kick off the market season. All of your favorite farmers and vendors will be at the market.

DeFazio and Smith of Maplewood Police Honored With Essex Valor Awards

May 23, 2019

On Thursday, May 9, The 200 Club of Essex County presented Valor Awards to Maplewood Police Sergeant James DeFazio and Officer Robert Smith (2nd & 3rd from right) for their heroic and successful effort to rescue a blind teenager and his unconscious mother from a residential fire that left 14 people homeless. On hand to congratulate the officers were (left

Water Main Break Delays End of School for Columbia HS Students

May 23, 2019

From Columbia High School: Dear Columbia High School Families and Staff, Due to a water main break at Columbia High School on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, the school had an emergency closing. Therefore, the school calendar is being adjusted for students in grade 9-12 ONLY. Current Schedule Revised Schedule Last Day for Students in Grade 9: Friday, June 21st Monday, June 24th Last Day for Students in Grades 10-12: Monday,

Hey South Orange & Maplewood, Duck Race Tickets Are on Sale This Weekend!

May 23, 2019

Duck Race is Memorial Day in Maplewood Memorial Park! It’s a morning of fun and great prizes including: Yankee/Mets tickets, 2 nights at Great Wolf Lodge, Turtle Back Zoo Membership, Fairview Lake Camp Package and so many more. Be sure to get your winning tickets this Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the corner of Maplewood Ave

‘Try Not to Micromanage or Nag’ & Other Tips on Reducing Student Stress from CHS Guidance Director Scott White

May 23, 2019

The following message was sent via email by Columbia High School Interim Director of Guidance Scott White in April. We are reposting it here on Village Green with his permission: I have received quite a number of comments on the article we sent about student stress and societal pressures. I felt the article gave a great perspective on the problem, but

PHOTOS: SOMA Action Leads Abortion Rights Rally in Maplewood

May 23, 2019

Abortion rights rally May 21, 2019 at Maplewood Train Station. Photo courtesy of SOMA Action. The local activist group SOMA Action led a rally in support of abortion rights at the Maplewood Train Station on Tuesday night, May 21, that attracted hundreds of supporters, according to SOMA Action and the Star-Ledger. The Star-Ledger/NJ.com reported that the SOMA Action