Columbia High School students formed Youth in Action through SOMA Action with a goal of giving high school students the experience, resources and confidence to make a difference, even if they can’t yet vote.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
BOE President Meyer: Special Meeting on Future of Ritzer Field Coming December 2
Meanwhile, the Board of Education is aiming to vote on a bond proposal for Maplewood Middle School’s auditorium at its next monthly meeting on November 19.
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GovernmentMaplewood
PHOTOS: Maplewood Honors, ‘Speaks Up’ for Service Members at 23rd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
by Joy Yagidby Joy Yagid“Our federal government must reorient its priorities to put veterans housing and supportive services near the top.” — Maplewood Mayor Vic De Luca
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CommunitySouth Orange
South Orange Villager of the Month Helps Animals Find Homes Through Photography
South Orange Village named Julia Verderosa as its November Villager of the month, citing her community service, dedication to animal wealthfare and compassionate support of animal rescue through photography. According …
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
On Veterans Day, CHS Students Get Lessons in Correcting History, Black WWI Vets Get Long-Overdue Recognition
Left off the commemorative plaque at Columbia High School for generations, five Black WWI servicemen get a plaque of their own and a ceremony at CHS to correct the record. “Today, we are here to do something that should have been done over a century ago. We are here to right a wrong.” – South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum
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The Township is looking to add to its older adult services with a caregiver support group in 2027.

