Mayor Dafis said there had been fights at the community fridge due to people hoarding food, and some female business owners had expressed concerns about safety in the area late at night. “We don’t want anyone to feel unsafe. What we’re doing is trying to help people in need.”
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GovernmentHealth & WellnessMaplewoodTowns
When Is Air Too Polluted for Summer Camp? Maplewood Talks Policy, Clear Communication
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreTown leaders discussed their policy for when camps and outdoor activities should be canceled, and how to best alert parents and caretakers of children.
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From Maplewood Township: Due to inclement weather forecast for Sunday, July 2nd, the Township…
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CommunityMaplewoodSouth Orange
Maplewood Independence Day Celebrations Sunday, July 2 & Tuesday, July 4
From Maplewood Township: Maplewood Independence Day Celebrations Maplewood’s Independence Day Celebrations are back, with…
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Approves Transportation for Every Pre-K, Elementary Student Living 1.25 Miles+ From School
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Board of Ed Votes to Retain, Reassign Elementary & Middle School Spanish Teachers
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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CommunityMaplewoodTowns
Maplewood July 4 Festivities Return for 2023 — Including Fireworks!
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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The Planning Board discussed the potential rezoning of Pierson’s Mill, affordable housing, and tightening regulations on demolition. “…there’s so many regulations in Madison, in Chatham, in Short Hills, in Summit, in Morristown, Westfield, etc. that now the developers are moving here. And that’s not a good pattern,” said local architect Thomas Conway.
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Arts & CultureCommunityMaplewoodMillburnSouth Orange
PHOTOS: 11th Annual North Jersey Pride Fest Returns to Maplewood’s Memorial Park
by Joy Yagidby Joy YagidWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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DevelopmentGovernmentHistoryMaplewoodSouth OrangeTowns
After Historic Maplewood Home is Torn Down, Residents Demand Answers — and Accountability — from Town Leaders
A descendant of the home’s original builder said she was “absolutely disgusted” with the way the town has handled the situation. 103 Parker “…was especially meaningful because it was built by our ancestors, and it was a tangible connection to our family’s history,” said Ruth Cahill.