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Late Buses, Missed Stops Mar Return to School in SOMA, Again

South Orange-Maplewood Swears in 2025-26 Student Board of Ed Reps

3rd Annual Mapso Family Follies Talent Show Returns With Charming Old-Timey Acts and Quirky Variety Fun


  • UPDATE: Maplewood Movie Theater Sale Falls Through, Town to Host Redevelopment Plan Meeting Sept. 11 at Woodland

    by The Village Green September 2, 2025
    by The Village Green September 2, 2025

    Update: A deal to purchase the theater building — and other properties in the redevelopment area — has fallen through, sources have confirmed.

  • Seton Hall Chemistry Dept Receives $10M Legacy Gift from Alumnus

    by The Village Green September 2, 2025
    by The Village Green September 2, 2025

    The gift from the estate of Thomas and Sylvia Tencza will establish an endowed professorship in chemistry and support research within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry to ensure the programs continue to thrive.

  • Shuck Cancer: Oysterfest Marks 10 Years of Community Impact on Sept. 6

    by The Village Green September 2, 2025
    by The Village Green September 2, 2025

    The beloved annual Maplewood event — benefitting melanoma research and local families — is turning 10! 

  • School District Weighs NBA Star Kyrie Irving’s Offer to Sponsor CHS Basketball

    by Laura Griffin September 1, 2025
    by Laura Griffin September 1, 2025

    The West Orange BOE on Aug. 24 approved a resolution accepting a similar donation of apparel and equipment by Irving for West Orange middle school boys and girls basketball. SOMSD BOE are concerned by his past controversial comments.

  • Julie Jin, 60, Kind, Giving and Charismatic Actor, Healer, Wife, Mother and Friend

    by The Village Green August 31, 2025
    by The Village Green August 31, 2025

    Note: Julie passed away in February; Village Green just recently learned of her loss. Julie’s obituary is posted here with the permission of her daughter. Juliane “Julie” E. Jin, a …

  • Enid ‘Nana’ Brown, 89, Brought Energy, Life and Love to Every Interaction and Adventure

    by The Village Green August 30, 2025
    by The Village Green August 30, 2025

    Family and friends will celebrate Nana Brown’s life in Montclair and Maplewood on September 12.

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  • Maplewood-Trained Fencer Mya Spears Qualifies for ’26 Central American/Caribbean Games

    by The Village Green August 30, 2025
    August 30, 2025
  • District ‘Closely Monitoring’ Special Education Paraprofessionals’ Pay Cut by Vendor

    by Mary Barr Mann August 29, 2025
    August 29, 2025
  • SOMSD Board of Ed Approves District’s 5-Year Facilities Plan

    by Laura Griffin August 29, 2025
    August 29, 2025
  • Honk, Honk, Honk! Maplewood Porchfest 2025 Is Coming to Hilton August 31

    by The Village Green August 29, 2025
    August 29, 2025
  • Supt. Bing Honors Dr. Jane Bean-Folkes, Reading Resolution in Her Memory

    by The Village Green August 28, 2025
    August 28, 2025
  • South Orange-Maplewood School District Hires New Safety Director

    by The Village Green August 28, 2025
    August 28, 2025
  • Lydia Johnson Dance School Offers New Classes Saturdays and Weekdays

    by The Lydia Johnson Dance School August 28, 2025
    August 28, 2025
  • Columbia High School Auditorium Gets Closer to Curtains Up

    by Laura Griffin August 27, 2025
    August 27, 2025
  • South Orange-Maplewood Paraprofessionals Say They Are Facing Pay Cuts From Vendor

    by Mary Barr Mann August 27, 2025
    August 27, 2025
  • PHOTOS: Businesses Throughout South Orange-Maplewood Show Support for Immigrants’ Rights

    by Mary Barr Mann August 27, 2025
    August 27, 2025
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Public Safety

Maplewood Police Blotter: Two Stolen Vehicles in Two Days

August 25, 2025
by The Village Green August 25, 2025

UPDATE: Maplewood Officials Publish New CHS Drop Off Plan

August 19, 2025
by The Village Green August 19, 2025

UPDATE: With Reports of Alleged ICE Activity in Maplewood Village, Officials Provide Guidance

August 15, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann August 15, 2025

Judge Orders Malespina to Pay $40K in Legal Fees to ‘Friends of Frank’ Defendants

August 14, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann August 14, 2025

No Ruling Yet on July 11 Maplewood Deaths

August 8, 2025
by The Village Green August 8, 2025

Update: 92-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed in Roadway at Winchester Gardens

August 4, 2025
by The Village Green August 4, 2025

Schools and Kids

Late Buses, Missed Stops Mar Return to School in SOMA, Again

September 3, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann September 3, 2025

South Orange-Maplewood Swears in 2025-26 Student Board of Ed Reps

September 3, 2025
by The Village Green September 3, 2025

CHS Football Kicks Off Season With Home Opener This Friday, August 29 

August 26, 2025
by The Village Green August 26, 2025

Caregiver Survey: SOMSD Needs to Improve Support for Mental Health and Wellbeing

August 25, 2025
by Laura Griffin August 25, 2025

Coalition on Race Announces September 18 Board of Ed Candidates Forum

August 25, 2025
by The Village Green August 25, 2025

CANCELED: Board of School Estimate August 27 Ritzer Field Redevelopment & Middle School Auditorium Meeting

August 21, 2025
by The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education August 21, 2025

Elections

2 Slates — 6 Candidates Total — File to Run for 3 Seats on the South Orange-Maplewood BOE

July 30, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann July 30, 2025

South Orange Village Council Puts Open Space Tax Levy on the Ballot

July 30, 2025
by Laura Griffin July 30, 2025

Malini Nayar, Paul Stephan & Meredith Higgins Announce Candidacies for South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed

July 28, 2025
by Malini Nayar, Paul Stephan, and Meredith Higgins for Board of Education July 28, 2025

Bill Haskins, Hannah Zollman & Patricia Canning Announce Candidacy for Village Council

July 24, 2025
by The Haskins, Zollman and Canning Campaign July 24, 2025

Daniel Caplan, Ashley Ludovicy-Donahue, and Ashwat Rishi File to Run for South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed

July 10, 2025
by Mary Barr Mann July 10, 2025

Want to Run for South Orange Council? Get Your Candidate Packet Now!

July 6, 2025
by Laura Griffin July 6, 2025

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