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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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CommunityDevelopmentHistorySouth Orange
JESPY House Prospect/Milligan Developments Go Before Historic Preservation Commission Dec. 21
The proposed new JESPY Center & The Hub would provide housing for 66 adults with developmental disabilities — but entail demolition of 4 properties in an historic district.
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Durand-Hedden House & Garden kicks off season with apple pressing, cider-making, games, exhibits & more.
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Arts & CultureHistoryMaplewoodSouth Orange
A Tale of Historic Photography, on Display at one of Maplewood’s Quirkiest Storefronts
by Donny Levitby Donny LevitSelections from the collection are currently on display at the “Gallery on Valley” in Pickers NJ (formerly 2 Guys from Newstead) at 491 Valley Street in Maplewood.
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DevelopmentGovernmentHistoryMaplewoodSouth OrangeTowns
After Historic Maplewood Home is Torn Down, Residents Demand Answers — and Accountability — from Town Leaders
A descendant of the home’s original builder said she was “absolutely disgusted” with the way the town has handled the situation. 103 Parker “…was especially meaningful because it was built by our ancestors, and it was a tangible connection to our family’s history,” said Ruth Cahill.