As Frank Sanchez appeared in court on Tuesday, many community members flooded the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office with phone calls supporting him.
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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 OrangeSports
Maplewood’s Laurel Sackett Medals In U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships
Columbia High School junior brings home Bronze and Pewter medals from national competition.
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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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EnvironmentGovernmentMaplewood
Maplewood to Reduce Spring Rake-Out Schedule as Residents Put Out Fewer Leaves
Officials say the move follows on a lower volume of curbside leaf piles due to homeowners & landscapers performing more mulching & composting.
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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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MaplewoodPolice and Fire
WATCH: Maplewood Officials Discuss Parameters for Protests at Public Safety Meeting
“We will do everything in our power that we can to try to make this situation, this time period, less frightening for you,” said Public Safety Chair Jamaine Cripe to public commenters.
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From Maplewood Township OEM: The National Weather Service advises of a snowstorm impacting New Jersey in…
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DevelopmentGovernmentMaplewood
Maplewood to Prioritize Zoning Revisions, Historic Preservation & More With Master Plan Implementation
Priorities include limiting bulk in single family home renovations, balancing historic preservation with owner’s rights, pedestrian and bike safety & mobility, and fostering entrepreneurship in commercial districts.
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GovernmentMaplewoodParks & RecreationSchools / Kids
Maplewood Seeks to Build Completely Inclusive Playground at Maplecrest Park
The playground would have components that address physical, cognitive, social, sensory, emotional and other needs and could be used by children, adults and seniors.