In light of the somewhat rough introduction of expanded busing by the South Orange-Maplewood …
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsTransportation
‘A Mess Out There’: Maplewood Officials Discuss Improving Pedestrian Safety for School Kids
Crossing guard schedules/locations and new school schedules & walking routes do not align, said …
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DevelopmentGovernmentMaplewoodSouth Orange
Collum Says Affordable Housing Means Shovels in Ground, Dafis Focuses on Policy
After decades of shirking its duty to provide affordable housing, SOMA is making headway …
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GovernmentMaplewoodTownsTransportation
After ‘Tough Summer’ of NJ Transit Disruptions, Maplewood TC Explores Alternatives for Commuters
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreSince mid-June, there have been 31 service disruptions. However, an NJT express bus is …
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BusinessGovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange’s Melissa Hodge Wins Individual of Excellence Award from Downtown NJ
Plus, South Orange Downtown wins Excellence in Placemaking Award for Village Plaza Triangle.
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GovernmentMaplewoodTowns
‘No Laughing Matter’: Maplewood Finally Adopts 2023 Budget, Mayor Says ‘We Will Do Better’
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“Your honeymoon is over now,” Dafis said to Township Administrator Patrick Wherry. “That’s correct,” …
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The changes include a stipend for elected officials and new titles, including “mayor.”
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DevelopmentGovernmentMaplewoodSouth Orange
Town Hall on Housing, Development & Impacts in South Orange/Maplewood Sept. 14
From the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: Join the Coalition’s Residential Committee in …
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GovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Just in Time to Start Next Year’s Cycle, Maplewood Inches Closer to Passing ’23 Budget
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“We started this process all the way back in January. We are at the …
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CommunityGovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Maplewood Grapples With Rising Homelessness, Late-Night Noise in Parks
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreSome residents complained of noise and other issues at local parks and urged the …

