A self-described “policy wonk, political junkie, and perpetual diplomat,” Collum balances her continued work as a local leader with her new positions and increasing responsibilities throughout the state.
Politics
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GovernmentMaplewoodPoliticsTowns
Maplewood Dems Endorse Adams and Cripe for Re-Election to Township Committee
Petitions to run on the ballot in the June 4 primary as either Republican or Democrat are due to the Maplewood Township Clerk at close of business on March 26. No Republican has successfully run for TC since the 1990s.
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EventsFreeMaplewoodPoliticsSouth OrangeSponsored
Durand-Hedden House to Host ‘Breaking Barriers in Government: Honoring Mila Jasey’ on March 3
From The Durand-Hedden House and Garden: In honor of Women’s History Month, Durand-Hedden is…
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GovernmentMaplewoodPoliticsTowns
Maplewood TC Passes Resolution Supporting Israel After Fraught Conversation
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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Three local rabbis say the silence of other clergy has been “one of the most painful parts” of the week.
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CommunityMaplewoodOpinionPoliticsSouth Orange
SOMA Action Among 17 Progressive NJ Groups Calling for Menendez to Resign
On September 27, 2023, SOMA Action, a “grassroots organization in South Orange and Maplewood…
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As the calls for Senator Bob Menendez to resign grew to a groundswell on…
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewoodMillburnPoliticsSouth Orange
South Orange & Maplewood Leaders: Senator Menendez Must Go!
Towns to pass resolutions calling for Menendez’s resignation after his most recent indictment on federal corruption charges.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodPoliticsSouth Orange
‘Ban This’ Group Exhibit to Benefit ACLU Defense Fund to Open Sept. 22
Artist/Curator Conversation: Sherry Beth Sacks on her upcoming exhibition “Ban This”; The opening reception on 9/22 will be from 6 – 9 PM and is open to the public.
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CommunityGovernmentMaplewoodPoliticsSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange Family Helps Make History With New Jersey Menstrual Equity Bill
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreElise Joy and her daughters Emma and Quinn Joy, co-founders of the non-profit Girls Helping Girls. Period, have been active in the effort to make period products accessible to menstruating public school students in New Jersey since 2018.