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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.
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GovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Maplewood Health Outreach Coordinator’s Deep Data Dive is ‘Future of Public Health’
“We may score well as a town and this is great, but the distribution of services isn’t always equitable,” Sarah Taylor told TC.
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GovernmentMaplewoodTransportation
With Many NJT Trains Suspended, ‘Boxcar’ Buses Temporarily Available in Maplewood — at a Cost
Repair work on overhead wires has led to a miserable commute “until further notice”. Mayor says talks with NJT continue over “unreliable” service.
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GovernmentMaplewood
Maplewood Township Earns Sustainable Jersey Silver Certification and Gold Star in Health
From Maplewood Township: Maplewood Township has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey…