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South Orange Village Officials and Residents Frustrated by Pool Delays

Extreme Heat Continues; South Orange, Maplewood Provide Cooling Centers if Needed

Maplewood Agrees to Create 216 More Affordable Housing Units By 2035


  • SOMSD to Ban Smart Phones, Wearable Techology at Elementary, Middle Schools

    by Laura Griffin June 22, 2025
    by Laura Griffin June 22, 2025

    Supt. Jason Bing: New district protocols are aimed at supporting student wellness and engagement and improving school climate, minimizing digital distractions and creating a better balance between screen time and face-to-face interactions.

  • Bike Bus Revolution Proves Its Staying Power in South Orange-Maplewood

    by Annabelle Mecca June 22, 2025
    by Annabelle Mecca June 22, 2025

    With the school year at an end, a grassroots group of parents have brought the SOMA Bike Bus movement to almost every elementary school in the district and are adding more and more riding events.

  • SOMA Sweets’ Expansion Means More Room for Candy and Ice Cream in South Orange

    by Skylar Smith June 22, 2025
    by Skylar Smith June 22, 2025

    Monica and Steven Hafif, owners of the sweets shop at 58 Vose Ave, aim to recreate a “fun, community space” for kids (and adults) like the kind they had growing up.

  • Star Spangled South Orange Returns to Flood’s Hill on June 28th  

    by The Meadowland Park Conservancy June 22, 2025
    by The Meadowland Park Conservancy June 22, 2025

    From The Meadowland Park Conservancy: The Meadowland Park Conservancy and South Orange Village  are proud to announce the return of Star Spangled South Orange, an annual community celebration  taking place …

  • Some Maplewood Residents Not So Starry Eyed About Film Crews

    by Mary Barr Mann June 21, 2025
    by Mary Barr Mann June 21, 2025

    Claremont Avenue residents took to public comments at the June 17 Township Committee meeting seeking remedies from the impacts of the ‘American Classic’ production — and from a home that is frequently rented for productions.

  • Maplewood to Share Plans for All-Inclusive Playground at June 25 Meeting

    by Mary Barr Mann June 21, 2025
    by Mary Barr Mann June 21, 2025

    The township is seeking to move forward on a playground at Maplecrest Park with components that address physical, cognitive, social, sensory, emotional and other needs.

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  • South Orange Village Issues Pool Update, Hopes to Open in Early July, Weather Permitting

    by The Village Green June 20, 2025
    June 20, 2025
  • CHS Class of 2025 Celebrates the Past, Embarks on the Future

    by Laura Griffin June 20, 2025
    June 20, 2025
  • De Luca Calls on Congress to Provide Oversight as Elected Officials Face Arrest

    by Mary Barr Mann June 20, 2025
    June 20, 2025
  • Academy Street to Get Striped as a Traffic Calming Measure

    by Skylar Smith June 19, 2025
    June 19, 2025
  • When Will Springfield Avenue Construction Be Done?

    by Mary Barr Mann June 19, 2025
    June 19, 2025
  • CHS Grad, Lifelong Maplewoodian Cecilia Fabrizio Celebrates 100th Birthday

    by Mary Barr Mann June 19, 2025
    June 19, 2025
  • School District Asking Board of School Estimate to Approve $2M for Auditorium Improvements

    by Mary Barr Mann June 19, 2025
    June 19, 2025
  • With Heat Wave Looming, an ‘Unfortunate Update’ : Opening Day for South Orange Pool Delayed Again

    by Laura Griffin June 19, 2025
    June 19, 2025
  • CHS Ultimate Frisbee Teams Sweep State Championships

    by The Village Green June 18, 2025
    June 18, 2025
  • Join the 4th of July Run Through Maplewood – Early Entry Ends Soon

    by The Village Green June 18, 2025
    June 18, 2025
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Public Safety

Identity of Person Detained by ICE in South Orange on June 6 Still Not Revealed

June 10, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann June 10, 2025

ICE Conducts Operation on Park Place in South Orange, Person Detained

June 6, 2025
by The Village Green June 6, 2025

Maplewood Police Investigate Robbery of CHS Student in Student Parking Lot

June 3, 2025
by The Village Green June 3, 2025

Maplewood Police Blotter: Teens Arrested, Charged with Stealing Car

May 24, 2025
by Maplewood Police Department May 24, 2025

Academy Street Neighbors Seek Help from Village in Slowing Speeders

May 23, 2025
by Laura Griffin May 23, 2025

Police Blotter: Arrest Made in 2024 Shooting on Jacoby Street in Maplewood

May 20, 2025
by The Village Green May 20, 2025

Schools and Kids

School District Puts Forward 4 Options for Ritzer Field

June 16, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann June 16, 2025

South Mountain YMCA’s Annual Duck Race Raises Over $40K to Support Local Families and Children

June 16, 2025
by The South Mountain YMCA June 16, 2025

School & Town Leaders to Discuss Plan & Funding for Ritzer Field Improvements June 16

June 15, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann June 15, 2025

South Orange Receives Sustainability Grant for a Rain Garden

June 14, 2025
by The Village Green June 14, 2025

Hixon Place Residents Oppose Turf on Ritzer Field, Ask Towns for Help

June 12, 2025
by Laura Griffin June 12, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Columbia High School Prom 2025

June 11, 2025
by Joy Yagid June 11, 2025

Elections

Following Primary Win, SOMA Action Endorses Mikie Sherrill for NJ Governor

June 13, 2025
by The Village Green June 13, 2025

SOMA Dem Primary By the Numbers: Sherrill 1st in Maplewood, Fulop 1st in South Orange

June 11, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann June 11, 2025

Sheena Collum ‘Throws Full Support’ Behind Mikie Sherrill in NJ Governor Race

June 10, 2025
by Sheena Collum, Mayor, South Orange June 10, 2025

NYTimes: Tucker & Onyema Win Democratic Primary for NJ Assembly 28th District

June 10, 2025
by The Village Green June 10, 2025

Jane Collins-Colding Wins Democratic Primary for Maplewood Township Committee

June 10, 2025
by The Village Green June 10, 2025

Statements Show Strong SOMA Support for Assemblywoman Garnet Hall’s Reelection

June 6, 2025
by The Village Green June 6, 2025

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