BOE candidates introduce themselves at HNA forum
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The eight candidates running for three open seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education gathered at DeHart Community Center to discuss district concerns on Oct. 19 at the...
View ArticleEva Samo Lecture: ‘The New Global Crisis’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Ralph Buultjens, a leading analyst of world affairs, will examine critical issues in international politics at the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School’s Eva Samo Lecture on Monday, Nov....
View Article‘Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Firefighters know the importance of home fire safety. That is why the Maplewood Fire Department encourages participation in the semi-annual home fire safety program “Change Your Clock,...
View ArticleOCR update shows persisting problems
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A special report at the Oct. 16 Board of Education meeting showed that, despite some small gains, the South Orange-Maplewood School District is still failing to level the...
View ArticleMembers, clergy makes music, memories at TSTI
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — One Friday evening a month from September through June, the sanctuary at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange resonates with the sounds of live musical accompaniment featuring...
View Article‘From Flowers to Fragrances’ with the MGC
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Get an insider’s look at the perfume industry on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., when the Maplewood Garden Club presents “From Flowers to...
View ArticleCounty residents and dogs win prizes in annual costume contest
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. welcomed dog owners and their pets to the county’s annual “Strut Your Mutt” canine costume parades and contests at the Brookdale Dog Park...
View Article‘What Parents Need to Know about Addiction’
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A nationally-renowned addiction psychiatrist and immediate past president of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, Dr. Laurence M. Westreich will speak on “What Parents Need to...
View ArticleBank supports summer reading at SOPL
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — PNC Bank of South Orange supports summer reading and diverse books at South Orange Public Library — and has for the last five years. Pictured, Regina Shaddad, vice president and...
View ArticleDonate winter coats to Jersey Cares
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Give to the 22nd annual Jersey Cares coat drive from Nov. 1 through Dec. 13. New and gently used winter coats may be dropped off at the GenWealth Group, 6 Inwood Place in Place, from...
View ArticleFour artists form colorful show at village’s Pierro Gallery
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange’s Pierro Gallery will present the exhibit “Color Theory,” which opens Nov. 2 and features the work of four artists whose work bursts with color. Santiago Cohen, Robert...
View ArticleMPD requests public comment during accreditation assessment
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will arrive Sunday, Nov. 19, to examine all aspects of the Maplewood Township Police Department policies...
View ArticleThree run for two open seats on Township Committee
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There are two open seats on the Maplewood Township Committee, with three candidates vying for them Tuesday, Nov. 7, each with their own ideas on how to improve Maplewood. Incumbent...
View ArticleGet your 2018 Maplewood dog and cat licenses
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Save yourself a trip; go to the Maplewood Township webpage for “Animal Licenses” at http://twp.maplewood.nj.us/index.aspx?nid=114. Complete and print out the form and mail it in, along...
View ArticleTowns hold public meeting on FD merger
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Following a presentation from Manitou Inc. regarding possibly merging the Maplewood and South Orange fire departments, representatives from the two towns unanimously...
View ArticleMaplewood Rotary hosts spaghetti dinner fundraiser
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Come out and support Maplewood Rotary in its fight against hunger in Maplewood and surrounding communities. Maplewood Rotary is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday,...
View ArticleSO Elks donate $1,000 to SOMS music program
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks recently presented a $1,000 check to South Orange Middle School for its orchestra and band programs. The men and women of the Elks support local schools, food...
View ArticleEight candidates compete for 3 open seats on Board of Ed
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There are three seats open on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education, and eight candidates are vying to fill them in the Nov. 7 general election. Incumbent BOE...
View ArticleSHU to hold live test of emergency siren and PirateAlert systems
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 11:55 a.m., Seton Hall University will conduct a live test of its emergency siren and PirateAlert systems. The systems are designed to alert the campus...
View ArticleMaplewood introduces newly redesigned website
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Township launched its new redesigned website Nov. 6. The website introduces a fresh design with easy navigation access to township information. The township encourages...
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