DeLuca: Fire & Safety Decisions Shouldn’t Be Made by ‘Campaign Sound Bites & Fear Tactics’

April 22, 2019

Ten days after a negative campaign flier in South Orange brought the topic of a proposed Maplewood/South Orange fire department consolidation to the forefront, Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca posted a rebuttal on Facebook, detailing the history of consolidation talks and providing a sobering take on the "real and justifiable concerns" that leaders and firefighters in both towns have voiced in

South Orange Clerk to Host Late Night Voter Registration on April 23 Deadline

April 22, 2019

From South Orange Village Township: Late Night Voter Registration The Village Clerk’s Office will be having a Late Night Voter Registration Drive on April 23, 2019 4:30pm-9:00pm. How to Register The registrant must download and complete a Voter Registration Application. You can print a registration application and after entering required data, mail it to the Commissioner of Registration office in the county where you reside.

Maplewood Police Arrest Two in Armed Robbery at 7-11 on Springfield Avenue

April 22, 2019

Maplewood Police arrested two men who allegedly robbed the Springfield Avenue 7-11 at gunpoint in the early morning hours of April 14, before fleeing to a getaway car. At around 2:55 a.m., the two entered the 7-11 at 1712 Springfield Avenue, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the registers before getting away in a waiting car, said Lt. Christopher Black.

South Orange Campaigns Have Raised More Than $45K One Month Out From Election

April 22, 2019

With three of four slates reporting, the 2019 South Orange municipal campaign cycle is shaping up to be a potential record-breaker in terms of money raised for a local election. Two years ago, Village Green reported a final total of more than $20,000 for the 2017 South Orange municipal election, but that campaign cycle only involved races for three seats on

BCB Bank of Maplewood Hosts Wine & Cheese Event April 25

April 22, 2019

Meet new people, make connections and develop your business at BCB Community Bank's Wine & Cheese networking event on Thursday, April 25 from 5-7 p.m. at it Maplewood Village location, 156 Maplewood Avenue. Register now to save your spot by email business development officers Claudine Baptiste at [email protected] or calling 201-823-0700 x 4120.

South Orange Firefighters Voice Concerns About Fire Department Consolidation Process

April 22, 2019

South Orange firefighters, through their union, have entered the fray in a local political race, posting a statement last week weighing in on the proposed fire department merger with Maplewood. The statement, written by the FMBA [Firemen's Benevolent Association] Local 40 and 240 of South Orange, criticized current Village President Sheena Collum as "resisting requests" for meetings and pushing a consolidation

LETTER: Donna Coallier Has Integrity & Dedication

April 21, 2019

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my emphatic support for Donna Coallier for the Village board of trustees. As someone who has worked with Donna for 10+ years, I can attest to her integrity and dedication to making a positive impact on those around her. Not only does Donna embody a passion for her local community to grow and