Maplewood

‘Upset’ Montrose Preschool Parents Implore District to Rethink Staffing Cuts

Tempers flared as several current and former Montrose Early Childhood Center families expressed concern and frustration at Monday’s South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education meeting about…

‘Dog Days of Summer’ Returns to Maplewood Pool September 7

One of Maplewood’s most popular annual events is back! Bring your pooch to the Maplewood Community Pool for a free dip at the “Dog Days…

Fields Says Black Parents Workshop Will Sue to Block Reassignment of MMS Principal

Walter Fields of the Black Parents Workshop told the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education on Monday that his organization would seek a court order…

Maplewood Pool Commuter Swim Ends August 23

The Commuter Swim at the Maplewood Pool has had a great season. It’s been so good, in fact, that some early birds — er, swimmers…

PHOTOS, VIDEO: MEND’s Green Bean Overflows With Water for Newark Neighbors

UPDATE: MEND will host another water drive for Newark on Sunday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Millburn Free Public Library, 200…

SOMSD Appoints Two New Principals and an ELA Supervisor

The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education appointed two new principals at its meeting on Monday. Jennifer Connors will lead Clinton Elementary. She previously served as principal…

Maplewood Police Search for 2 in Violent Home Invasion on Lombardy Place

A couple on Lombardy Place were the victims of a violent home invasion early Monday morning, where two men wearing masks and armed with handguns…

5th Annual SOMA School Supply Donation Drive Is Growing to Meet Needs

From the SOMA School Supply Donation Drive: We’re excited to write to you about the 2019 SOMA [South Orange-Maplewood] School Donations Drive. Our mission is…

Help Our Neighbors in Newark — Help MEND Stuff the Bean With Water!

Since 2017, the City of Newark has failed multiple city-wide tests for lead in water. The city has since made filters available and recently supplied…

1923 to Present: Members of the Maplewood Township Committee

Maplewood will be celebrating 100 years of its formation as a Township in 2022. In the meantime, the Township recently posted a list of all…