The South Orange Village Council on Monday introduced an ordinance to amend the municipal code regulating tattoo parlors, specifically to require annual licensing, which will give the Health Department the …
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BusinessDevelopmentFood & DrinkGovernmentMaplewood
WATCH: Residents ‘Love’ New Businesses on Boyden/Newark Way, But Want Help With Traffic & Parking
The Maplewood Township Code Committee will get to work on an updated plan for the area — after some tense discussion.
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Arts & CultureCommunityMaplewoodSponsored
Maplewood Village Welcomes Its First Outdoor Building Mural
New public artwork by local artist Jocelyn Fine celebrates Maplewood’s creativity, community, and natural beauty while preserving the Village’s historic character.
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DevelopmentHistoric PreservationMaplewood
‘We Don’t Want to See Old Homes Get Torn Down’—Ridgewood Historic District Designation Advances
The proposal faces opposition from numerous residents of the area. “I urge you to think about what the goals are, the effectiveness of the current HPC, and listen to what people want and don’t want,” said one neighbor.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD Student Artwork Showcased at NJSBA Workshop 2026 Conference in Atlantic City
Artwork from Seth Boyden, Maplewood Middle School and Columbia High School students featured in the ARTS ED NJ Student Art Gallery, including art by Governor’s Award recipient Francie Christensen.
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ElectionMaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Former Maplewood Mayor Dean Dafis Endorses Liz Callahan & Will Meyer for Board of Education
by Dean Dafisby Dean DafisThis fall, four candidates are vying for three seats on the 9-member South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education: Trish Azeez, Liz Callahan, Kevin Diaz, and Will Meyer. Village Green is posting endorsements for …

