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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
A Day to Remember: Ultimate Founder’s Day Brought Community Together at Underhill Nov. 30
The day of competition was also a celebration of legacy, as Joe Barbanel (Class of 1972) and Sydney Mannion (2022) shared reflections on the development of the game here in Maplewood, and what it now means to them, creating a bridge between generations of CHS Ultimate players.
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CommunityObituariesSouth Orange
Melanie Troncone, 47, ‘Fierce Friend,’ Proud Mom, Selfless Volunteer & Mentor
Visitation will take place on Friday, December 6 from 3:00- 7:00 PM at Preston Funeral Home, 153 South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ.
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HolidaySouth Orange
South Orange’s Blanchard Estate Joins 11 Other Homes on Essex County Holiday House Tour
Register now ($20 for adults; free for children and students) to visit the home on Saturday, Dec. 7 or Sunday, Dec. 8.
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EnvironmentGovernmentInfrastructureMaplewood
Maplewood Intros New Storm Water Utility to Fund Infrastructure Projects
The utility will provide a regular pool of funds for annual drainage improvements and be funded by residential and commercial properties, with fees ranging from $35-$175 annually based on the amount of impervious surface on a property.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood School District Sees Dip in 2 ‘QSAC’ Ratings, Seeks Appeal in 1 Area
Meanwhile, the State Board of Education approved changes earlier this year to how school quality is measured, placing a greater focus on student growth. Changes will go into effect in 2025.
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EnvironmentGovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange Achieves Sustainable Jersey Bronze Level Certification
The designation is awarded to municipalities that demonstrate leadership in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and green initiatives.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood School District Reaffirms Support for Transgender Students
The Board of Education reaffirmed the District’s “unwavering commitment to inclusivity and respect” and announced that an all-gender bathroom at Maplewood Middle is nearing completion.
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EnvironmentParks & RecreationSouth Orange
South Orange Strengthens Tree Ordinance to Ensure Lost Trees Are Replaced
To ensure a shady canopy of trees for generations to come, the South Orange ordinance spells out how many trees need to be planted to replace healthy trees that are removed, based on the size of the tree removed.
