One resident asked, “If I said, ‘I’m gonna buy the movie theater tomorrow,’ I can do whatever I want, right? Within the current guidelines, I’m trying to understand what exactly we’re doing.” The consultant said the redevelopment plan would change the regulations that apply to the properties, giving the town flexibility when it comes to making the specific changes they want for the location.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
‘Allow the Legal System to Do Its Job’ Says Gilbert; Sanchez Supporters Want ‘Justice’ Now
Supporters of CHS Principal Frank Sanchez, who has been charged with simple assault & child endangerment, read portions of a “review of opinion” that said Sanchez had not violated district Affirmative Action policies or engaged in behavior unbecoming a public school official.
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GovernmentMaplewood
Updated: Weigh in on Future of Maplewood Theater Site at In-Person (and Zoom) Meeting March 14
The TC recently designated six of the eight lots within the area — which face Maplewood Ave. and are between Inwood Pl. and Durand Rd — as an area in need of redevelopment.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
Gilbert Plans Safety & Security Improvements, Says ‘I Am Not Just Giving You Lip Service’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreAfter confusion and fear surrounding Code Yellows at CHS, Acting Supt. vows stricter enforcement of student IDs, limited entrances, door alarms and technology upgrades.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
‘The Ship is Rolling’ as South Orange-Maplewood Seeks Next Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDespite joking that the community is seeking a superhero, the search firm assured the small audience at Monday’s forum they are committed to finding the best person for the job.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
South Orange-Maplewood 2024-25 School Calendar Includes Shorter ‘Jersey Week’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreIn addition to a shortened vacation week in November, school will start a day earlier and the December and February breaks are a bit longer.
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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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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD to Implement More Robust Gifted & Talented Program this Winter
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore1st, 3rd and 5th graders to be screened for what Director of Curriculum calls “the beginning of an exciting journey for our gifted and talented services, with the goal of nurturing the full spectrum of student potential.”
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GovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Maplewood TC Passes Proclamation Condemning Antisemitism and Islamophobia
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“We remain committed to being an open, safe, welcoming bridge over painful, troubling currents and between opposing opinions, politics, and feelings toward community unity,” the resolution reads.