Statements condemning antisemitism have become “sadly, remarkable. They are a very big deal, and are deeply appreciated by the Jewish community and, I hope, the broader communities of South Orange and Maplewood as a whole.” — Rabbi Abigail Treu
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CommunityDevelopmentSouth Orange
After 4-Month Standstill, Work on JESPY Center Expected to Begin Again Soon
JESPY House encouraged residents to contact PSE&G, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and local elected officials in effort to pressure PSE&G to use a Village ordinance to gain backyard access and end the work standstill.
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BusinessCommunityFood & DrinkMaplewood
Lorena’s Manager Mario Prado Unable to Return to U.S. Since December
The family is seeking financial support through a GoFundMe as they work—and pray—for Prado’s return to Maplewood.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodParks & Recreation
Maplewood Community Band’s Free Summer Concert – ‘Something for Everyone, of All Ages’
by Ella Levyby Ella LevyThe band will perform a night of American music at its annual free summer concert at the Clipper Pavilion in the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange on Tuesday.
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EnvironmentMaplewoodSchools / Kids
Multiple Trees Fall at Ritzer Field After Roots Were Cut to Repave Sidewalk
The school district reports it was issued a summons to fix uneven sidewalks and is now seeking guidance from counsel regarding the contractor that cut the roots.
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On Thursday, the Makos’ scheduled meet against Morris Township at the Ginty Pool was canceled due to poor air quality. Smoke from Canadian wildfires have triggered air-quality alerts in 17 states, including New Jersey, which has determined the air to be “unhealthy.”

