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ElectionGovernmentMaplewoodMillburnPoliticsSouth Orange
South Orange & Maplewood Leaders: Senator Menendez Must Go!
Towns to pass resolutions calling for Menendez’s resignation after his most recent indictment on federal corruption charges.
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsTransportation
‘A Mess Out There’: Maplewood Officials Discuss Improving Pedestrian Safety for School Kids
Crossing guard schedules/locations and new school schedules & walking routes do not align, said Deputy Mayor Deb Engel.
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DevelopmentGovernmentMaplewoodSouth Orange
Collum Says Affordable Housing Means Shovels in Ground, Dafis Focuses on Policy
After decades of shirking its duty to provide affordable housing, SOMA is making headway but the need is overwhelming
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GovernmentMaplewoodTownsTransportation
After ‘Tough Summer’ of NJ Transit Disruptions, Maplewood TC Explores Alternatives for Commuters
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreSince mid-June, there have been 31 service disruptions. However, an NJT express bus is likely not in the cards anytime soon.
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GovernmentMaplewoodTowns
‘No Laughing Matter’: Maplewood Finally Adopts 2023 Budget, Mayor Says ‘We Will Do Better’
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“Your honeymoon is over now,” Dafis said to Township Administrator Patrick Wherry. “That’s correct,” Wherry replied.
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GovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Just in Time to Start Next Year’s Cycle, Maplewood Inches Closer to Passing ’23 Budget
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“We started this process all the way back in January. We are at the point where we can finally see a finish line,” said the CFO. “We’re about to start our 2024 budget preparations,” joked Mayor Dean Dafis.
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CommunityGovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Maplewood Grapples With Rising Homelessness, Late-Night Noise in Parks
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreSome residents complained of noise and other issues at local parks and urged the TC to close all parks at sundown.
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Arts & CultureGovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Art, or Debris? Maplewood Couple Prevails in Court; Lawn Sculpture to Remain
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“We’re overwhelmed with the amount of positivity,” Maplewood resident and artist Magie McGowan said. “The town was really supportive of preserving the idea of art and self-expression on your person and in your home.”
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CommunityMaplewoodSouth Orange
Maplewood Community Fridge to Have ‘Consistent, Reliable’ Food Delivery Via Newark Organization
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreA Newark-based community organization is now providing daily food deliveries, including fresh produce, to…
