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
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DeFazio and Smith of Maplewood Police Honored With Essex Valor Awards
On Thursday, May 9, The 200 Club of Essex County presented Valor Awards to Maplewood Police Sergeant James DeFazio and Officer Robert Smith (2nd &…
Water Main Break Delays End of School for Columbia HS Students
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,…
Hey South Orange & Maplewood, Duck Race Tickets Are on Sale This Weekend!
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…
‘Try Not to Micromanage or Nag’ & Other Tips on Reducing Student Stress from CHS Guidance Director Scott White
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…
PHOTOS: SOMA Action Leads Abortion Rights Rally in Maplewood
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…
As Neighbors Organize Against Proposed 60-Unit Springfield Ave Building, Planning Board Ruling Sends Developer Back to Drawing Board
The developer of a proposed 60-unit mixed used development for the corner of Springfield Avenue and Wellesley will be making changes and resubmitting plans after…
LBGTQI+ Graduating Seniors Invited to 1st Ever ‘Lavender Graduation’ June 18 at Maplewood Town Hall
From Maplewood Township Committee Member Dean Dafis: In partnership with SOMA Action LGBTQ Committee and CHS Spectrum Club, the Township of Maplewood will be hosting the…
Columbia High to Reopen May 23, After Water Main Break Closes the School on May 22
Columbia High School was closed Wednesday, May 22, due to a water main break. However (sorry, kids), the school will re-open on Thursday, May 23.…
American String Quartet Holds Masterclasses at Columbia High School
From South Orange-Maplewood School District Fine Arts Supervisor James Manno: The Columbia High School String Orchestra Program recently hosted masterclasses with American String Quartet members…
After a Contentious Election, South Orange Leaders Say ‘No Grudges,’ Only ‘Hope’ Going Forward
“Win or lose, there is always a seat at the table. You are welcome always, 100%.” With those words, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum…