“We are clear that we need to join forces to fight the real problem, and that is rising authoritarianism, a rigged economy, and the corruption that is plain as day emanating from MAGA Trumpism,” said Mejia.

“I’ve heard directly from people that maybe would not ever consider voting for [a] Republican, but don’t believe that their nominee’s positions are at all indicative of what they believe,” Hathaway told The Village Green. “And I’ve had people say, ‘Don’t give up on South Orange, don’t give up on Maplewood because we don’t believe that we support our Jewish community, we support law enforcement.’” 

33 students gain behind-the-scenes industry insight at event at Brookdale Community College.

South Orange Maplewood Health Officer Candice Davenport said the Health Department is monitoring Bird Flu in Essex County and throughout the state, emphasizing that there have been no cases reported in humans in New Jersey.

Columbia Cougar News Advisor Anthony “Mr. Camp” Campiglia is in the running for America’s Favorite Teacher.

“The next step for a public vote would be a resolution recommending to the Board of School Estimate that they approve a bond issuance to pay for the cost of that program. So we do not yet have that in place right now. We’re still figuring out what the path would be for that.” — South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education President Will Meyer