Maplewood Retail Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect July 1 (But Businesses Can File for Extension)
Maplewood’s ban on the use of plastic bags at point of purchase by retailers goes into effect on Monday, July 1, 2019. Retailers that…
MidTown Direct Service Preserved for South Orange-Maplewood Trains This Summer
The following is from Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca: SOMA Train Commuters to NYC Will Not Be Diverted to Hoboken This Summer I am happy to…
Last Chance to Help Fund New Maplewood Train Tunnel Art!
From the Maplewood Arts Council: Maybe you heard in December that the Maplewood Arts Council is working to bring visual art back to our train…
Starting Jan 2, NJ Transit Offering Express Morning Buses From South Orange/Maplewood to NYC
From Maplewood and South Orange townships: Beginning on Wednesday, January 2, NJ Transit will offer express bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from…
Maplewood Leaders Aim to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Baker St Underpass With Fence, Signage & Enforcement
A new fence along Baker Street in Maplewood, new signs asking pedestrians to use crosswalks, and increased police enforcement are all part of a plan…
‘SOMA Citizens Against Kavanaugh’ to Protest Supreme Court Nomination Aug 26 with Handmaids
From SOMAction.org and SOMA Citizens Against Kavanaugh: SOMA Citizens Against Kavanaugh, an ad hoc group of local residents in South Orange, Maplewood, and surrounding communities,…
South Orange & Maplewood, How Was Your July NJT Commute? Take the Survey
From South Orange Village President Sheena Collum: **Attention South Orange and Maplewood NJ Transit Commuters** Please complete the following survey as soon as possible regarding…
Maplewood, South Orange Train Station Rallies Planned for ‘Families Belong Together’ Protest June 30
The community group SOMA Action is organizing two Train Station Rallies prior to the New York City/Newark “Families Belong Together” March on Saturday, June 30.…
PHOTOS: Maplewood & South Orange Train It to ‘March for Our Lives’ in Newark
Student organizers from Maplewood and South Orange came together with community leaders and SOMA Action in Maplewood and South Orange to rally in support of…
Students to Rally at Maplewood, South Orange Train Stations Before ‘March for Our Lives’ Event March 24
From SOMA Action and SOMA Student Leadership Committee: Student organizers from Maplewood and South Orange have come together with community leaders and SOMA Action in…