Vic DeLuca

‘A Force in the Community’: Hilton Neighborhood Association Turns 25

The Hilton Neighborhood Association celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. The Maplewood Township Committee recognized the history and contributions of the Association at its September…

In Step Toward Consolidation, Maplewood & South Orange Plan Joint Automatic Fire Response Agreement

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Village Green Election Guidelines 2020

Village Green aims to cover all local elections as fairly and completely as possible. The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Find information on…

Joe Canal’s Set to Open This Month on Springfield Avenue in Maplewood

Joe Canal’s, a well-known South Jersey beverage chain, is following in the footsteps of Wawa and bringing a little southern New Jersey further north with…

SOMA Justice Statement on Signs Posted at Homes of Maplewood Elected Officials

The following statement was posted to the SOMA Justice Facebook group on August 7, 2020, following incidents of vandalism and trespassing at the homes of …

The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen in Maplewood Closes From Economic Impact of Pandemic

The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen, a popular restaurant in the heart of Maplewood Village, has shut its doors. Owner Jennifer Carlin said it was “with…

Maplewood Deactivates Auxiliary Police for 90 Days, Will Consider Disarming Unit

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Maplewood Leaders Say Responsibility for Social Distancing, Mask Wearing is a ‘Collective Effort’

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‘Jerry Ryan Gave His Heart and Soul to Maplewood and Its People’

The following is from Victor DeLuca, former Mayor of Maplewood and current member of the Maplewood Township Committee: Thank you, Jerry Ryan! You made a…

As State Fire & Police Unions Blast South Orange Pay Freeze Ask, Trustees Back Collum

Facing a $1.8M shortfall of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Orange Village officials introduced a budget earlier this month seeking a pay freeze…