Government

Maplewood Supports New Liquor Licenses to Allow NJ Restaurants to Serve Beer, Wine, Cider

The New Jersey Senate is currently considering a bill that would allow restaurants to have restricted liquor licenses. Under S-2964, restaurants could serve beer, wine,…

November 23: Essex County Reports 33,110 (+363) Cases of COVID-19, 1,973 Deaths

Below is the November 23, 2020 report from the Essex County Executive’s Office on the total number of diagnosed coronavirus cases and COVID-19-related deaths as…

Essex County Cancels 2021 Deer Management Program

From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Friday, November 20th that Essex County will not…

November 20: Essex County Reports 31,867 (+339) Cases of COVID-19, 1,966 Deaths

Below is the November 20, 2020 report from the Essex County Executive’s Office on the total number of diagnosed coronavirus cases and COVID-19-related deaths as…

Essex County Schedule of COVID-19 Testing Sites Nov. 20-28

From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the upcoming schedule of Coronavirus testing sites sponsored by…

Maplewood Leaders Pass Resolution to Affirm Support for ‘Free and Fair’ Elections

The Maplewood Township Committee defended the right to vote, in light of recent threats to elections and reports of efforts to circumvent results. The Committee…

Maplewood Township Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance, Awareness Week

The Maplewood Township Committee recognized Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) and Transgender Awareness Week on Tuesday. TDOR is this Friday, November 20; Transgender Awareness Week…

November 18: Essex County Reports 31,143 (+388) Cases of COVID-19, 1,958 Deaths

Below is the November 18, 2020 report from the Essex County Executive’s Office on the total number of diagnosed coronavirus cases and COVID-19-related deaths as…

South Orange Village Offices to Close Starting Nov. 23 Due to ‘Rapid Increase’ of COVID-19 Cases in County

From the Township of South Orange: Beginning Monday, November 23, 2020, Village Offices will be closed to the public until further notice. Due to the…

Maplewood TC Member Lembrich Will Not Run for Re-Election After His Term Ends in ’21

[Editor’s note: Maplewood Township Committee member Greg Lembrich announced at Tuesday’s TC meeting that he will not be seeking re-election when his term ends in…