SOMEA President Rocio Lopez: “It’s about time, and we’re happy.”

Community-Wide Donation Effort Runs from May 5 to June 5.

Democratic candidates for Maplewood Township Committee — Jane Collins-Colding and Max Kravitz — will answer questions regarding local issues at the monthly Hilton Neighborhood Association meeting on Thursday, May 15 …

In a related matter: An outstanding misdemeanor charge against CHS Principal Frank Sanchez was also dismissed in municipal court on April 17.

“We’re very concerned about our youth,” said Health Officer Candice Davenport, who urged anyone with suicidal thoughts or emotional distress to call the 988 hotline.

Engineers could strike as early as May 16; Maplewood officials are looking to use jitneys and work with NJT to get train commuters to bus depots.