“My statement following the recent killings in Washington, D.C. was a response to an act of political violence on U.S. soil that deeply affected members of our local Jewish community. I stand by it. I also recognize the need to acknowledge the immense suffering of Palestinians and the urgent call for peace and justice in Gaza.”

“Garnet is an empathetic, passionate leader who is deeply committed to serving our community… If Garnet is not re-elected, Maplewood and South Orange will lose our voice in the State Legislature. We cannot let that happen.” — Deb Engel, Maplewood Township Committee

“It’s important to recognize that our Intentional Integration Initiative brings its own challenges for families that zoned schools did not – we need to approach these challenges with as much empathy for families as we can.”

From South Orange Downtown: The South Orange Farmers Market returns for its 34th season on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, with new hours for 2025: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The …

“I am pleased BOSE agrees to review this project again with a different scope from 2024. New plans and budgets for Ritzer Field upgrades, that will maintain Project Adventure, will be discussed in the June BOSE meeting to get their feedback and support, and then the Board will vote on the plan at a future BOE meeting, so that we can officially make the BOSE ask in 2025.” — BOE President Nubia DuVall Wilson

From the South Orange-Maplewood School District: Notice is hereby given to the general public that a public meeting will be held VIRTUALLY at 6:00 pm on the evening of June …