As Frank Sanchez appeared in court on Tuesday, many community members flooded the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office with phone calls supporting him.
Towns
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Gilbert ‘Acknowledges Deep Concerns’ Regarding Retracted Ramadan Info
“As a district, we have spent countless hours working with groups and individuals to help us bring the type of nurturing environment that our community has demanded. I am keenly aware that this incident has damaged those efforts.”
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Breaking NewsMaplewoodPolice and FireSchools / KidsSouth Orange
CHS Principal Frank Sanchez Charged With Child Endangerment, Simple Assault
“No matter what our feelings may be at this time, our focus must be on meeting the needs of Columbia High School students, their families, and staff,” said Acting Supt. Dr. Kevin Gilbert.
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BusinessDevelopmentGovernmentSouth Orange
‘South Orange Is in High Demand’ Reports Commercial District Exec Melissa Hodge
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreHodge said that the SID is requesting less money from the township for its annual budget and lowering the assessment rate for commercial properties — due to new buildings coming online.
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GovernmentMaplewood
Updated: Weigh in on Future of Maplewood Theater Site at In-Person (and Zoom) Meeting March 14
The TC recently designated six of the eight lots within the area — which face Maplewood Ave. and are between Inwood Pl. and Durand Rd — as an area in need of redevelopment.
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GovernmentMaplewoodTransportation
Maplewood Township Committee Adds Its Voice to Those Protesting NJT Fare Hike
Alternatively, Maplewood officials ask Gov. Murphy and the NJ Legislature “to establish a dedicated tax to fund public transit, such as the restoration of the corporate business surcharge.”
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD Chinese Program Hosts Lunar New Year Lantern Festival Celebration at CHS
by Liping Mengby Liping MengThe following story was submitted by Liping Meng, the longest-serving teacher of Mandarin (standard Chinese)…
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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) says Maplewood will see $959,752 to support new stormwater subsystems through bills signed by President Biden on March 9.
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The Board of Education approved an increase to $175/day for short-term & $200/day for long-term substitutes. The new rate went into effect March 1.
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BusinessFood & WellnessMaplewoodSouth Orange
The Able Baker to Open Additional Location at 4th & Valley in South Orange
The new lease is an expansion, not a relocation. “We’re not leaving Maplewood!” says Julie Pauly of The Able Baker.