“We are going to need to come back and figure out what it is that we’re going to do to make sure that one way or another we are addressing the needs of our student athletes and developing a field surface of whatever composition that’s going to meet the needs of all of our students,” said BOE member Will Meyer.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Dr. Gilbert Goes to Trenton: SOMSD Acting Supt. Asks State for Additional $4.2M to Close Deficit
“…at this point, we are well beyond trimming fat from our budget. We are cutting into bone,” said Gilbert.
Meanwhile, at Monday’s BOSE meeting, Business Admin. Eric Burnside defended himself and his office against accusations of mismanaging funds. -
Breaking NewsMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
SOMA Officials Vote Down $30M School Bond, Draft New Resolution Without Ritzer Field
The Board of Education will vote on the new $24M bond resolution on March 21.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
DOWNLOAD: Board of School Estimate Ritzer Field/CHS Improvements Documentation
Ahead of the now-postponed Feb. 13 Board of School Estimate meeting to vote on…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High Seeing Improvements in Safety & Security, Say Student Reps
As promised by administration last year, Columbia High School has stepped up student ID enforcement.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Seeks Additional $29 Million to Complete SOMS & CHS Construction Projects
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreStudents, parents and community members spoke passionately for and against the turfing of Ritzer Field. The Board of School Estimate will vote on the entire proposal on February 13.
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CommunityEnvironmentGovernmentMaplewood
After 30 Years as a Maplewood Neighbor, Nancy Adams Becomes 2nd Woman to Serve as Mayor
by Donny Levitby Donny LevitSince moving here in 1989, Adams has played pivotal roles as an environmental activist, a champion of economic redevelopment, and even named one of Maplewood’s best-known neighborhoods.
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“I promise to serve with integrity, diligence and honesty,” said Adams.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood School District Presents 3 Scenarios for Additional Construction Bonding
The scenarios would cost between $21M-$27.4M. Officials say the original bonds are falling short due to inflation and supply chain issues caused by the pandemic.
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MaplewoodRecreationSchools / Kids
Residents Beg Town Leaders to Help Revamp the ‘Weedy, Muddy Mess’ of Maplewood’s Fields
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreAttempts to form a fields committee have so far not panned out. Meanwhile, TC member DeLuca suggested switching from organic to pesticides to address weeds on DeHart fields.