The mayor provided extensive updates on everything from the new stormwater utility tax to the potential redevelopment of the Maplewood movie theater at the Township Committee’s annual reorganization meeting.
Government
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GovernmentMaplewood
Malia Herman Becomes 1st Latina/Native American Maplewood Township Committee Member, Deputy Mayor
“It’s up to us to ensure that our roads are safe for kids walking to and from school, to be fiscally responsible with your taxpayer dollars, and to ensure that we maintain the best quality of life possible FOR all residents of Maplewood. We can do this. We are a strong community that agrees more than we disagree. Let’s focus on the big things and let go of the little things.”
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
President Qawi Telesford’s Remarks Upon Leaving South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed
“Again, I ask: What is the power of a board? It is to ensure that the actions of bad actors do not stymie the progress of our school district. This also underscores the immense power of a school board: while we can support growth, we also have the potential to thwart progress. That is a sobering reality and a responsibility we must never take lightly.”
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewood
‘Thank You for Making Maplewood Home for Me’: Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe Says Farewell to Township Committee
Cripe thanked voters who “entrusted me with this role…I never in a million years thought a kid from Daytona Beach would have been doing things here in Maplewood, but you gave me a chance, and I appreciate the support, the criticism, the calls to to do the right thing, the challenges that have come with being in this role.”
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
1st VP Arun Vadlamani’s Remarks on Exiting South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed
“Public service is rewarding, and I strongly recommend it to everyone in our two towns. We can only improve when we all work together, especially for our children. I wish the best to the students, teachers, administrators, and the incoming and continuing board members. Parents, stay involved.”
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ElectionGovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Former President Kaitlin Wittleder’s Comments Upon Leaving South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed
“Someone once told me that serving on the Board of Education is about passing the baton—you work hard to keep the District moving forward and to leave it better than when you started. I believe we have done just that. The District is on an upward trajectory, and I am optimistic about the progress still to come.”
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EnvironmentGovernmentInfrastructureMaplewood
‘Climate Change Is Here’—Maplewood Creates Stormwater Utility, New Tax for Property Owners
TC member Vic DeLuca said the utility would enable the town to help prevent flooding, fix/add infrastructure, and incentivize residents to reduce impervious surfaces. Some public commenters questioned whether a new utility was the most effective way to deal with challenges.
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GovernmentMaplewoodPolice and Fire
4-Way Stop Signs Coming to Parker/Burr/Suffolk Intersection in Maplewood
The change is coming on or about December 18. The move is part of efforts to improve pedestrian safety throughout the town.
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GovernmentPolice and FireSouth Orange
2nd Street Residents Want Blinking Stop Sign for Accident Prone Intersection
A South Orange resident says there have been 10-12 accidents in the intersection of 2nd & Academy streets in the last 14 months because stop signs are difficult to see at night.
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CommunityDevelopmentGovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange Enters Into 98-Year Lease for Community Center at Founders Park
South Orange Village and designated groups will soon be able to use the Community Center on Valley and show movies on the exterior wall facing the Founders Park.