Pedestrian Safety Flag Stations Being Piloted in South Orange
Starting on September 13, South Orange Township began piloting a pedestrian safety flag station at Village Plaza and South Orange Avenue, with two other pilot…
South Orange’s $15M Baird Center Renovations to Be Bid This Fall
An approximately $15 million project to fully renovate the historic Baird building on Mead Street in South Orange — which houses South Orange Township’s Recreation…
Inktober and Coactive Collaborative Art Experiment Coming to 1978 Arts Center This October
From the Maplewood Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs: The Township of Maplewood will sponsor two interactive and exciting events at the 1978 Maplewood Art…
Maplewood Avenue Sidewalks From Kings to Bank of America to Get New Brick Pavers Week of 9/16
From Maplewood Township: Maplewood Village Construction Update: Monday, September 16, 2019, the Township will continue paver construction on Maplewood Avenue. Work will commence on the…
Sustainable Jersey Is Listening: Energy Cooperative, Economic Disparities Discussed at Maplewood Session
Maplewood played host to a lively discussion on Tuesday evening, September 10, about the most pressing sustainability issues facing New Jersey today. The event…
Report: New Childcare Center Coming to Downtown South Orange
A former auto repair shop that has been vacant for two years is set to become the site of a new childcare center on South…
Seton Village Committee Comes Back to Life, Meeting Sept 18 at Inkosi Cafe
The Seton Village Committee — the group tasked with revitalization, events and beautification on Irvington Avenue in South Orange — is being revived. South Orange…
Turtle Back Zoo ‘Habitat’ Amphitheater Has Been Scaled Back, County Official Reports
Plans for amphitheater that would carve about one acre out of the South Mountain Reservation to serve students visiting the Turtle Back Zoo have been…
Maplewood Paper Bag Fee Goes Into Effect September 1
A 5-cent charge on paper bags at point of purchase will go into effect for consumers at Maplewood retailers on September 1, 2019. The…
Essex County to Offer $120M in Bonds to Improve Newark Water Infrastructure
Neighboring towns like South Orange and Maplewood have been looking for ways in which to support residents in Newark through the city’s water crisis. Now,…