“We didn’t realize the impact that we apparently had here,” said David Germaine, who has operated the business for the last 50 years with his wife Ginny. “The best part of the business is the people. It makes it hard to leave.”
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Arts & CultureHistoryMaplewood
Fiber History Meets Modern Day Fiber Artists at Durand-Hedden, Nov. 3
“Connecting Fibers: Spinners & Artists,” took place October 27 — with an encore scheduled for the SOMA Artists Studio Tour on Nov. 3.
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Costs for restoring the former Woman’s Club could be offset with New Jersey historic preservation grants.
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DevelopmentGovernmentHistorySouth Orange
South Orange Looks to Preserve Historic Properties With New Process
“I think we’ve both tightened up and clarified the old ordinance and made sure that there’s a full opportunity for property owners to be heard,” said Historic Preservation Commission Counsel Bill Sullivan.
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HistoryHolidayMaplewoodSouth Orange
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Celebrated at Durand-Hedden House
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CommunityGovernmentHistoryHolidayMaplewoodSouth Orange
Maplewood Committee Approves Fireworks for Juneteenth and July 4 Celebrations
Juneteenth fireworks will take place on June 21. Both fireworks displays will occur in Maplewood Memorial Park.
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Arts & CultureCommunityHistoryMaplewoodSouth OrangeSponsored
Durand-Hedden And The SOMA Community Coalition on Race To Honor Juneteenth
From The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association: Celebrate Juneteenth in Maplewood with historical reenactors,…
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DevelopmentHistorySouth Orange
South Orange Zoning Official Questions Elevation of Proposed 4-Story JESPY Center
“Do you think, on the site where the whole site is being excavated and we’re taking off 300 trucks worth of soil … that it’s an appropriate calculation to use the existing grade on this proposed site for the height?” — South Orange Zoning Official Greer Patras
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HistoryMaplewoodSouth Orange
A Ground-Breaking Women’s History Month Begins in Maplewood & South Orange
Nearly two dozen women who have served or currently serve in elected office representing…
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DevelopmentGovernmentHistorySouth Orange
South Orange Considers Expanding Scope of Historic Planning Commission
Currently fewer than 10 properties in South Orange are designated and protected. Officials say they are looking to balance historic preservation with owners’ rights.
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