Maplewood

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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After confusion and fear surrounding Code Yellows at CHS, Acting Supt. vows stricter enforcement of student IDs, limited entrances, door alarms and technology upgrades.

Despite 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.

In addition to a shortened vacation week in November, school will start a day earlier and the December and February breaks are a bit longer.

Students, 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.

1st, 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.” 

“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.

“We may score well as a town and this is great, but the distribution of services isn’t always equitable,” Sarah Taylor told TC.

Repair work on overhead wires has led to a miserable commute “until further notice”. Mayor says talks with NJT continue over “unreliable” service.