Nancy Adams

“You can still unleash through your love, a force greater than yourself, a force to rock the foundations of the world,” said Dr. Saladin Ambar at the annual MLK Day observance hosted by the Coalition on Race. “That’s what happens when we unleash the power of unbridled love. Stand tall. Your country needs you. “

The demolition comes after the Township Committee passed an ordinance last June changing the process by which demolition permits are reviewed and approved, in an effort to limit tear-downs of residential properties that might have historical value.

Despite her retirement from the Coalition on Race, Rowe signaled that her work — and that of the community — was not finished: “We’re gonna lean in and we’re going to make this community and this nation all that it should be.”

The mayor provided extensive updates on everything from the new stormwater utility tax to the potential redevelopment of the Maplewood movie theater at the Township Committee’s annual reorganization meeting.

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The MDC and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill distanced themselves from conditions that were apparently placed on a Maplewood mayoral candidate.

TC member Deb Engel, who seconded Adams’ nomination, said she had been courted for the Mayorship but lost votes when she failed to endorse Mikie Sherrill for NJ Governor.

South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum was an early endorser of Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, while Maplewood Mayor Nancy Adams has endorsed U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11).

“When you’re ready, do what so many in our community always do, get involved, work hard to make a difference whether locally in Maplewood or elsewhere in our country.” — Mayor Nancy Adams

While the U.S. Presidential contest was not called until early morning on Wednesday, local…