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“This is a moral moment,” said Booker at the conclusion of his 25-hour-plus speech. “It’s not left or right. It’s right or wrong. Let’s get in good trouble.”

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The Youth Advisory Committee says a jitney or shuttle is needed for teens to get to sports, studying and tutoring or jobs and would help them be more independent, self-sufficient and better able to use the town’s resources.

Although South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum’s name will not be on the June 10 primary ballot, she will be campaigning alongside Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop in his bid to win the NJ Governor’s race.

Jane Collins-Colding, an entrepreneur and mother of 5, applied for and received the endorsement of the Maplewood Democratic Committee. Max Kravitz, CHS Class of 2023, is running without that endorsement.

Registration has begun for the K-5 Aftercare Program which is open to all and begins in September. Engel, who is currently serving on the Maplewood Township Committee, announced that she would not seek reelection.

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Per Township Committee member Vic DeLuca, “The concept is to create two soccer fields and remove the softball field.” Presentations will be made by representatives from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., the consultant engineers engaged by the Township.

NJAW wants to have 4 crews working simultaneously in 4 parts of town starting in April. A public meeting will be held April 2 at 7:30 p.m. — both in person at Town Hall & via Zoom. “We just found out about it last week,” said Township Admin. Patrick Wherry.

The costs of the repairs and improvements total nearly $1.7 million, which includes replacing the plumbing and pool gutters in two pools as well as renovations to the bathhouse, repairs to the picnic area and the addition of 10 shade structures.