Former Maplewood Mayor Fred Profeta to the Board: “We want to make sure that the solution fits the problem. We don’t want to over regulate, we don’t want to under regulate. We like to get it just right to the extent possible.”

“New Jersey law and federal regulations clearly affirm that all children, regardless of immigration status are entitled to a free public education,” wrote Supt. Jason Bing in a letter to families pledging to prioritize student safety and family confidentiality.

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After the teacher’s union and the District signed a memorandum of agreement on Thursday, BOE President Nubia DuVall Wilson said, “We look forward to finalizing the SOMEA contract this school year for our hard-working teachers.”

“To our dismay, Friends of Frank is now under attack for standing up for Frank”, read an email raising funds for the three defendants. Meanwhile, former BOE member Elissa Malespina said that “false statements made about me have caused significant damage to my reputation, my career, and my emotional well-being.”

Meanwhile, Irvington Avenue and several nearby streets will soon see some traffic calming measures like blinking pedestrian crossing signs and solar-powered speed displays.

Susan and Fred Profeta have been pillars of the Maplewood community for decades. Now they hope others can continue the work of building the foundation they helped to found.

Photos of progress are fueling excitement for the reopening of the newly renovated, expanded and reoriented library.

“In honoring her legacy, the Coalition pledges to continue embracing the values Carol taught us, and to be unwavering as we strive toward the inclusive, equitable community she envisioned.”