The plan addresses zoning and development that is sensitive to the scale of residential neighborhoods, preserving historic structures, stronger protection against demolitions, providing affordable housing and preparing the town for the future regarding climate change.
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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…
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DevelopmentGovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Maplewood Native Proposes 40-Unit Development at Springfield & Vermont
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreKen Gold, CHS Class of ’04, will make an informal presentation to the Maplewood Township Committee on September 5.
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GovernmentMaplewoodTowns
‘Fingers Crossed,’ Maplewood 2023 Budget Will Be Adopted in September
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“The good news is that we’re still committed to holding our tax rate increase to 3.5%, so none of the important pieces of the budget have changed,” said Township Administrator Patrick Wherry.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
2nd Integration Survey Gets Improved Family Response Rate, Points to Areas of ‘Concern’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreSOMSD saw improved III survey responses rates after falling short on previous efforts.
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DevelopmentGovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Maplewood Residents Divided About Commercial Development on Pierson Road
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreWant to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try…
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CommunityGovernmentMaplewoodTowns
Amid Health and Safety Concerns, Maplewood to Limit Community Fridge Hours
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreMayor 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…