Maplewood to Introduce 2019 Budget With 6.8% Tax Levy Increase
After years of passing municipal budgets at, below or near the 2% state-mandated cap, Maplewood Township will be introducing a proposed $45.6M 2019 municipal budget on…
Become a Maplewood Firefighter or EMT: Apply Now
The Maplewood Fire Department will be conducting a written entrance exam for the position of Firefighter/EMT on April 27, 2019. Applications will become available on…
SOMA Two Towns for All Ages to Hold Second Community Volunteer Fair March 31
From SOMA Two Towns for All Ages: Volunteerism is important not only to older residents, but to everyone in our community, both in terms of…
UPDATE: Maplewood Leaders to Introduce New Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance Allowing for ‘Compostable’ Bags
UPDATE, April 2, 10:30 p.m.: the Maplewood TC unanimously passed the re-introduced revised plastic bag ban ordinance. They will hold a final vote on May…
UPDATED: Ethics Commission Rules Lawson-Muhammad Violated Code at Traffic Stop, Recommends 6-Month Suspension from Board of Ed
The New Jersey State Department of Education School Ethics Commission has ruled that South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education member Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad violated State ethics code…
South Orange Moving Ahead With Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance
South Orange is moving ahead with an ordinance to encourage the use of reusable carry-out bags, prohibit plastic bags, and put a fee on the…
South Orange Invites Public to Weigh in On Proposed Plastic Bag Ban at April 1 Meeting
From the Village Vibe: The South Orange Board of Trustees is presently considering an ordinance to encourage the use of reusable carry-out bags, prohibit the…
South Orange Master Plan Hosts Montrose Community Conversation March 24
From the South Orange Master Plan website: The Montrose neighborhood is pleased to welcome our immediate neighbors and all community stakeholders to join us for…
PHOTOS: NJ Gov. Murphy Stops By True Salvage Cafe in Maplewood
Gov. Phil Murphy made an impromptu visit to True Salvage Cafe in Maplewood on Tuesday, turning an ordinary weekday morning into something a bit more…
South Orange Master Plan ‘Recreation Conversation’ March 20 at The Baird
From the South Orange Master Plan website: The Recreation Department is pleased to welcome all residents to join us for a conversation on how we…