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Saturday, December 12, 2009

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

9 a.m. at the YMCA.

See HERE
8:57 am est          Comments

Friday, December 11, 2009

CHARGES DROPPED IN MAPLEWOOD MAN'S MURDER


Reputed mob boss has charges dismissed in death of  John "Johnny Cokes" Lardiere.

See HERE
8:15 am est          Comments

Thursday, December 10, 2009

A TWIST ON OUR STUPID XMAS MUSIC BAN



See here

7:02 am est          Comments

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

NO DELAYED OPENINGS?

 

Today's storm sparked delayed openings elsewhere, but not for SO-M schools? Not sure that was the right decision. Keep dry. 

11:40 am est          Comments

FAIR TRADE SALE AT WORDS

See here
7:19 am est          Comments

FORMER MAPLEWOODIAN TO JOIN BOXING HALL OF FAME

Bruce Trampler is among group to be inducted. See HERE.
7:17 am est          Comments

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

GREEN DRINKS RETURNS

7:30 p.m. tonight at O'Reilly's Pub.

See HERE
7:13 am est          Comments

Monday, December 7, 2009

FINES INCREASE FOR MANY PARKING VIOLATIONS

Another way to raise revenue hits you, again.

See HERE.
8:09 am est          Comments

Sunday, December 6, 2009

ROTARY XMAS TREES

Want a good tree? help the Rotary Club sale at the Maplewood Pool.

We always go there and get great help and deals, and for a good cause.

See HERE
10:34 am est          Comments

ESSEX COUNTY HOME SALES DOWN, BUT MAPLEWOOD NOT BAD


See HERE
9:50 am est          Comments


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tuscanphoto.jpgMORE TUSCAN SCHOOL DROP-OFF RESTRICTIONS

The school issued another reminder about how limited drop-off access is.

Read HERE

deluca.gifMAYOR VIC DE LUCA'S

MEMORIAL DAY REMARKS

See what the mayor said at

Monday's Town Hall event.

Text HERE.

grodman.jpgIRAN GRODMAN?

In The Star-Ledger home sale listings this week, the paper noted the sale of Dem. Party Chair Ian Grodman's Oberlin St. home.

But, it unfortunately misspelled his name as Iran. 

 

0304001417.jpgWHERE IN THE 'WOOD? - WINNER

Geoffrey Ithen was the first to identify this image as Bank of America

He wins a cone at Scoops and Soups on Spfld. Ave

PLAY AGAIN NEXT WEEK

mva.jpgNEW MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE

ALLIANCE BOARD MEMBERS

See details

HERE

0502001335.jpgPAWS FOR

A CAUSE

A great music and

pet event Sunday

See HERE

TEACHER RETIREMENT WAVE COMING?

SO-Maplewood has one of the highest rates of teachers eligible for retirement statewide. Will they leave?

See HERE

book.jpgLIBRARY DIRECTOR PROTESTS CUTS

In a letter to local media, Jane Kennedy tallied the impact they will have on our libraries.

See HERE

0417001059.jpgSILLY BANDZ ARE

ALL THE RAGE.

But are they TOO big?

 

See HERE

JoePict.jpgMAPLE SYRUP By Joe Strupp

Put the community garden behind town hall, where people want it.

See HERE

osborne.jpgSCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT PENS LETTER TO GOVERNOR

Osborne takes school district crisis to the man who created it.

See HERE

JoePict.jpgMaple Syrup 

By Joe Strupp

Christie To Maplewood: Drop Dead!

Thanks governor, for nothing.

See HERE

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS FREEZE SALARIES

The announcement Friday follows this week's state school aide cuts.

See HERE

LATEST WASTED MONEY

We just got our letter from the school district about rezoning. 

For some reason, they sent it in the mail instead of home with kids, waste one. They also sent one copy per child instead of per family, waste two.

SOME TUSCAN PARENTS DRAFT PETITION AGAINST REZONING

The new plan, set to be unveiled next Monday, already getting opposition.

See PATCH report HERE.

 

RAIN SOAKER FOLLOW IT HERE

profet.jpgGREEN TEAM COMMITTEES SET

See who is on board to help Fred Profeta's TC environmental group

Check HERE

chefs.jpgMAPLEWOOD RESTAURANT WEEK IS NOW

Check out the local goodies, and deals, at our best eateries.

More HERE

trackk.jpgTWO CHS TRACK STARS GET COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

They will attend University of Tennessee

See HERE

donky.jpgTOWNSHIP DEMOCRATS SEEKING CANDIDATES

Lester Lewis-Powder is the lone Township Committee member facing re-election this year.

But if you want to run against him, the township Dems want to hear from you.

See HERE

PAULA DOW SAYS NO TO NAMING BUILDING FOR HER

The Maplewood resident and new attorney general nixes idea, but is honored.

See HERE

tax.jpgTC BUDGET RAISES TAXES 3.5%

But mayor says increase may go down, no layoffs planned

See HERE

dowphoto.jpgPAULA DOW APPROVED BY SENATE COMMITTEE

The Maplewood resident appointed to be Attorney General jumped the first hurdle.

Her confirmation now goes to the full state Senate.

See HERE

garden.jpegDISSENSION IN MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY GARDEN PLAN

Project moving ahead, but where should it be located?

See HERE 

MAPLEWOOD GREEN TEAM UPDATE

Green Team Chair Fred Profeta issued the latest update on its work. Lots going on.

See HERE

JoePict.jpgMAPLE SYRUP

By Joe Strupp

Drastic budget times call for drastic budget measures.

So let them explore.

See HERE

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mural2.jpgTRAIN STATION DISPUTE SETTLED

 UPDATE SUNDAY HERE

Coffee Lady Joyce and Concierge

Boss Art cut a deal to keep her in the station

Will it work? See HERE


'NY TIMES' GIVES A SHOUT OUT TO ARTURO'S

arturo.jpg

Raves for its tasting menu, and more.

See HERE

sushi.jpgSUSHI BAR COMING TO SPFLD. AVE.

Cafe Meow will be reborn as a raw fish joint.

See HERE

garden.jpegCOMMUNITY GARDENS COMING TO TOWN HALL

TC approved plan to allow residents to lease space in shared garden area.

See HERE

tuscancop.jpgCOPS AT TUSCAN SCHOOL

Why were the police in

front of the school?

See HERE

march6.jpgMMS PEACE

MARCH A SUCCESS 

The annual Martin Luther King event had

700 students walk through Maplewood Village.

See HERE

profet.jpgPROFETA BUDGET PROPOSAL

See TC Member Profeta's entire proposal to share major services with South Orange HERE.

Related story HERE

tuscanphoto.jpgMORE TUSCAN PROBLEMS

In addition to overcrowding and no heat earlier this week, the after-hours bell to let kids and parents in to late activities has been broken a week.

Principal Malikah Majeed, are you even paying attention?

raccoon.jpgRABID RACCOON FOUND IN TOWNSHIP

Health officer issues warning after

infected animal is picked up

Read HERE

In his honor we present The Beatles' classic, Rocky Raccoon

JoePict.jpgMAPLE SYRUP

By Joe Strupp

Another year of

Mayor De Luca?

Why not?

Read HERE

NewDayDawn.jpgMAPLEWOOD ROCK GROUP GETS SOME LOVE.

The Aquarian notes New Day Dawn in story HERE.

dowphoto.jpgPAULA DOW WON'T LEAVE TOWN

The Essex County Prosecutor and Maplewoodian will not move to Trenton when she becomes state Attorney General.

See why HERE

poolpic.jpgONLINE REGISTRATION FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS

You can now register via computer for these programs, and the Maplewood Pool

See HERE

chimney.jpgCHIMNEY SWEEP SCAMMERS ON THE LOOSE

Police warn that door-to-door chimney "inspectors" are offering a con.

See HERE

tuscanphoto.jpgNEW TUSCAN SCHOOL PROBLEMS SPARK COMPLAINTS

Bad enough it is overcrowded, now morning management lacking.

See HERE

MarshallPrincipalIMG_1190.JPGMARSHALL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ROCKS

Why did principal Angelica Allen dress up like a punk rocker?

And why are The Ramones singing about it?

See HERE

scrapart.jpgSCRAP ART PROJECT

You saw this artwork at

the recycling center.

See video of how it was done HERE 

alexisbozzo.jpgMAPLEWOODIAN'S POST-VIRGINIA TECH LIFE

Alexis Bozzo copes with life after shooting that took her boyfriend.

See HERE

spflda.jpgSEE THE NEWEST BUSINESS ON SPFLD. AVE.

Check HERE

garbage.jpgTURKEY DAY ANOTHER GARBAGE RIP-OFF

I am sorry if it is a broken record, but the scam continues.

See HERE

JoePict.jpgMAPLE SYRUP      

By Joe Strupp

Save Memorial Park? From What? Progress?

Read HERE

leaves3.jpgMORE LEAF PICK-UP PROBLEMS

The sloppy leaf collection machines came by our street this week.

See what they did HERE

tcrecyclew.jpgTOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OUT AND ABOUT

Mayor Vic De Luca, Vice Mayor Kathy Leventhal and TC Member Jerry Ryan meet and greet at the recycling center Saturday

n-r.jpgWERE WE FRONT-PAGE NEWS?

I guess so. See HERE

gasstation.jpgTASER ARMED ROBBERY AT GAS STATION

Police catch suspect who ripped off Denco gas station.

See HERE

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE APPROVES PLAN FOR OLD POLICE STATION.

Includes Planning Board Recommendations. See HERE

JoePict.jpgMAPLE SYRUP - By Joe Strupp

CHS football gave us something special. Be proud.

Read HERE

spflda.jpgTWO NEW BUSINESSES ON SPFLD. AVE.

See HERE what is open for you. 

chslo.gifNEW CHS STUDENT WEB SITE LAUNCHED

A group of Columbia students have their own site, unconnected to the school.

See HERE

ESSEX COUNTY SCREW UP SENT SOME TO WRONG POLLING PLACE

Were you among them?

See HERE

mva.jpgNEW MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE ALLIANCE MANAGER NAMED

Julie Doran takes over on Sunday.

Read about her HERE

NEW JERSEY MONTHLY NOTICES US.njmlogo.gif

Nice article on the growing blogosphere here.

SEE IT HERE

SCHOOL BOARD HEARS TUSCAN OVERCROWDING COMPLAINTS

Parents show up Monday to protest, Osborne to meet with them today.

SEE HERE

bambi.jpg TC VOTES FOR ANOTHER DEER HUNT

Mayor De Luca casts lone opposing vote.

SEE WHY HERE 

italy.jpgTOO MANY RESTAURANTS IN MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE?

Two more coming in, is that too much? Hey maybe not.

SEE HERE

rred.jpgBAKER/VALLEY NO RIGHT

ON RED STILL A PROBLEM

See HERE

NEWSWEEK NOTICES US.

See HERE

tuscanphoto.jpgTUSCAN SCHOOL EXEMPLIFIES DISTRICT CROWDING

Smallest school has one of the biggest enrollments.

SEE HERE

firstaidl.jpgFIRST AID SQUAD FLEA MARKET COMING.

Help raise money for this needed service.

MORE HERE

deluca.gifMAYOR DE LUCA'S

Q&A ON REVAL

See it HERE.

Know the facts,

or dispute them.

profet.jpgFRED PROFETA SPEAKS SUSTAINABILITY.

See video of Deputy Mayor Fred Profeta at a recent conference on this environmental issue.

MORE HERE 

palycar.jpgANOTHER RIP-OFF RANT

Sorry, but when you have to pay to have a birthday party in the park, it ain't right.

SEE HERE

Alist.jpgMAPLEWOOD RATES IN 'NEW JERSEY LIFE' A LIST

Mona Lisa and Tenth Muse Gallery among those chosen.

See list HERE

schoollunch.jpgLUNCH FEARS FOR ALL-DAY KINDERGARTEN?

Worry not, here are some answers

mural2.jpgTRAIN STATION COFFEE DISPUTE STILL NOT OVER

Eviction of Coffee Lady Joyce denied, but battle over competition continues.

UPDATE: They went to court last Friday, but decision delayed again.

SEE HERE

sethboyden.jpgSETH BOYDEN PBS SHOW GOOD, BUT.....

Okay, it showed one of our schools doing good things. But they are not alone.

SEE HERE

deluca.gifINTRODUCING THE 'MAPLEWOODIAN INTERVIEW'

Our unique new feature that asks a local resident to answer our list of questions. Check it out, you may learn something.

First Up: Mayor Vic De Luca.

SEE HERE 

WILL THESE CONDOS EVER SELL ? yalec.jpg

Yes, Yale Street Commons have been for sale for months. But are they selling?

CLICK HERE

PERMIT FEE HIKE MOVES AHEADhomeconst.jpg

TC directs staff to get more info on construction and occupancy fee hike for next meeting in September. But get ready to pay more.

SEE HERE

manningp.jpgMEET MAPLEWOOD'S MANAGER

Township Administrator Joseph Manning talks about his gay marriage, their adopted daughter, and juggling the unique state of our town government.

 SEE HERE 

IT'S GEORGE COSTANZA? jason2.jpg

Former Maplewoodian Jason Alexander returned to the township where a local resident showed him around his former home.

SEE MOL BLOG HERE

njstate.jpgSTATE IMAGE IN THE PARK?

Do you know what part of Memorial Park

is shaped like the State of New Jersey?

SEE HERE

Advertise on Maplewoodian.com - click here to find out how

lsvC.jpg

ONE 'LOW-SPEED VEHICLE?'

But what about the rest?

SEE BACK STORY HERE

LEGAL FUND LAUNCHED FOR COFFEE LADY JOYCE trainFF.jpg

Joyce Reynolds says customers started the legal fund jar on her counter to help her in her eviction fight with Maplewood Concierge honcho Art Christensen

Soon, Mayor De Luca will get involved.

 READ AN UPDATE HERE 

POOL COMPLAINTS HEREswimicon.jpg

Yes, I have complained before about photo ID's, guest fee hikes, and other annoyances. But something happened
Sunday that deserves a criticism.

SEE HERE

SEE JULY 4TH PHOTOS HERE

WHICH POLITICO WAS IN THE DUNK TANK?

TAX BILLS ARRIVE - HIGHEST YET? tax.jpg

That 5% tax hike is here. Nice weekend gift that third quarter bill.

But, hey, you can pay online now. Wow!

SEE HERE

teachr.jpgNEW SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRINCIPAL MEANS SETH BOYDEN SHUFFLE.

Both schools get new administrators. Letter home explains it.

READ HERE

GAY RIGHTS GET TC BOOSTgaylogo.jpg

Township Committee approved two pro-gay rights items at Tuesday's meeting. One urges legal gay marriage.

SEE HERE

FORGET TO PAY TAXES? TOWNSHIP WILL REMIND YOU tax.jpg

They must really want your money.

READ HERE

MAPLE SYRUPBy Joe Strupp

JoePict.jpg

 FLUSH THE SEWER TAX

We all got our sewer tax bills this week. $175 for what?

READ HERE

TOWNSHIP TO LEASE SPACE IN MUNICIPAL LOTS FOR OVERNIGHT PARKINGcarss.jpg

At $50 per month, you get a spot, and the township gets some revenue.

READ HERE

BOE EDUCATION LIAISON COMMITTEE DISBANDSschoolhouse.jpg

But some members will still meet, and without public notice or the press.

READ HERE

osborne.jpgEXCLUSIVE! - SCHOOLS SUPE OSBORNE SPEAKS OUT.

On taxes, budget battles, and why expelling out-of-town students is not a priority.

SEE STORY HERE

HOME ECONOMICS CUT PUT OFF?homeec.jpg

A Board of Education proposal to cut home ec. at Maplewood Middle School to make way for a computer lab has been postponed at least a year

School Board President Mark Gleason told residents Monday night, including some who had come to protest, that the move would not occur, at least not yet. 

INDIGO SMOKE LIVES - IN MAPLEWOOD VILLAGEribsss.jpg

The BBQ place that recently shutdown on Springfield Ave. will re-appear on Maplewood Ave.

READ HERE

MAPLEWOODIAN EDITOR ON WNYC RADIO radio.jpg

Hear me talk local blog explosion at WNYC - 93.9 fm, 820 am - from Friday. Click on below.

POLICE CHIEF RESPONDS TO PARKING CRACKDOWN CONCERNS maplepol.jpg

Chief Robert Cimino issued a letter easing concerns that the recent crackown on one-hour parking scofflaws could be construed as a quota. He says no.

READ HERE

CENT' ANNI A STAR-LEDGER HITitaly.jpg

For the third time in a month, a Maplewood restaurant is highlighted in a major daily paper. This time, Cent' Anni gets a nod.

READ HERE

Hits Since Dec. 31, 2008

police.jpgPOLICE FILE JUNE 1
 

Theft, burglary and a street fight lead week.

 
 
READ HERE 

0525000848.jpgDROP-OFF ZONE DEBACLE

Tuscan School makes the morning drop-off worse with badly planned set-up.

See HERE

COMMUNTIY GARDEN UPDATE

After all of the disputes over location, it is finally happening.

Behind Town Hall.

See HERE

0423001400.jpgNEWEST SPFLD AVE.

BUSINESS COMING

Looks like a fun party spot for kids

See HERE

realestatepic.jpgREAL ESTATE ROW

By Mark Slade.

realestatepic2.jpg 

 

Not selling? Keep up home maintenance anyway.

Read HERE

IMG00024-20100420-1116.jpg 14-YEAR-OLD RUNAWAY FOUND

Fliers were up around town looking for the missing boy.

UPDATE - Facebook page  HERE

See HERE

 

census.jpgMAPLEWOOD U.S. CENSUS

UPDATEDTHURSDAY

Did you send in your form? 

See how many did HERE

ROLAND BENNETT RETIRING FROM SCHOOL BOARD

Incumbent will not run for re-election in April, leaving open seat available.

SEE HERE

NY TIMES PROMOTES MAPLEWOOD REAL ESTATE

A notice in last week's paper.

See HERE

schoolhouse.jpgCITIZENS BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE OFFERS SCHOOL BUDGET ADVICE

The CBAC school subcommittee sent its ideas to handle the surprise state aid cut to the district.

See HERE

DE LUCA CALLS TO URGE CENSUS COUNT

A recorded message Friday went out to more than 6,000 homes reminding residents to fill out the form.

See HERE

deluca.gifDE LUCA BETS LUNCH WITH S.O. PREZ OVER CENSUS

Mayor Vic Deluca and S.O. Pres. Newman have a friendly wager over which town will have the best census response.

See details HERE.

UPDATE: DEATH A HOMICIDE - SEE HERE

MAN FOUND DEAD IN HENRY PLACE HOME

Unclear why Prosecutor's Office is involved, but their info is HERE.

dunkin.jpgATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY AT DUNKIN DONUTS

No money taken, but customers and workers scared by gunman.

See HERE

GREAT VIDEO ON GUN DEALER SPONSORSHIP DISPUTE

The Star-Ledger looked at all aspects of this debate in the video below.

 

schoolhouse.jpgSCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES NIGHT SET FOR MARCH 18

Hilton Neighborhood Association is sponsoring the event at De Hart Center

book.jpgMAPLEWOOD LIBRARY SALE IDEA SHELVED.

Mayor says no plans to sell buildings at the moment.

See HERE

baseball.jpgMAPLEWOOD MAN UPSET HE COULD NOT SPONSOR TEAM

Matt Carmel wanted to sponsor a baseball team with his fire arms dealership, league declined.

See HERE 

book.jpgTWO CHALLENGERS ARE RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD

Monday's deadline to run came with two seeking to battle three incumbents.

See HERE

CHS TEACHES DATING SAFETY

Our teens are learning to go out without abuse

See HERE

dowphoto.jpgPAULA DOW SWORN IN AS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Maplewoodian is state's top law enforcement official.

See HERE

njmonth.jpgNJ MONTHLY RANKS US 99TH BEST PLACE TO LIVE

New issue places Maplewood in top 100 out of 564 towns in N.J.

A drop from 88th a year ago.

See HERE

bikee.jpgNEW BIKE COALITION WEB SITE UP

Read about it HERE and check it out HERE

tax.jpgFIRST SIGN OF REVAL IS HERE

We got our first warning letter, did you?

See HERE

tuscanphoto.jpgTUSCAN SCHOOL TRAFFIC TICKET CRACKDOWN HIT MONDAY

PTA letter warned parents not to drop-off in front anymore.

Cops were there. See Photos HERE

WINTER WONDERLAND

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 MORE PHOTOS HERE

haiti.jpgHAITI HELP

The Maplewood Village Alliance has compiled a list of

ways to aide the quake-ravaged nation.

See HERE

osborne2.jpgSTATE OF THE DISTRICT ADDRESS

Schools Supe Brian Osborne delivered the annual address last week

See it HERE

Also, first word on the 2010-2011 school budget shows deficits ranging from $640,000 to $4.5 million, with likely cuts and job reductions.

See presentation HERE

bofa.jpgVANDALISM AT BANK OF AMERICA?

See what happened at the Springfield Ave. location.

Click HERE

schoolhouse.jpgSTATE TEST SCORES DROP

SO-M FAILURES IN DOUBLE-DIGITS

See HERE

IRISH MUSIC AT ST. JAMES' GATE

Enjoy the music of 'Hearts Content' from last weekend's performance

breastcancer2.jpgBREAST CANCER SCARE DRAWS SUPPORT

How one group of neighbors showed love for their friend.

See HERE

coffeecup.jpgKARI'S CAFE ONE-YEAR DEAL GROWING

The Spfld Ave. spot says 5 people have taken the $149 unlimited java deal, and she now has an $85/six month plan.

BEADED PATH MOVING OUT

Add this favorite to the Springfield Ave. shops leaving.

See HERE

sexoffender.jpgMAPLEWOOD'S TWO REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS

One lives near Seth Boyden School. But does it matter where they are?

See HERE

health.jpgSETH BOYDEN HEALTH PROGRAM SET

Unique approach to kick-off Friday with event.

See HERE

'PATCH' SHOWS US SOME LOVE.

Thanks editor Mary Mann.

See it HERE

REVAL FIRM SCORES A 'B' RATING

Appraisal Systems Inc. gets the grade from the Better Business Bureau.

See HERE

MaplewoodTownHall4.jpgLEVENTHAL, RYAN SWORN IN

The incumbents begin new terms, note budget difficulties.

See HERE

TOP TEN MAPLEWOOD NEWS STORIES OF 2009

From police station battles to coffee disputes, what was big news?

See HERE

firstfire1.jpgFIRST NIGHT FIREWORKS

See them HERE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

schoolhouse.jpgNEW SCHOOL CALENDAR APPROVED

The School Board Monday approved the 2010-2011 school calendar, which includes a return to the February recess.

See it HERE

bradparks.gifFORMER MAPLEWOODIAN'S BOOK IS OUT

Brad Parks takes on fictional news tale

See HERE

Se the NY Times shout out to him HERE

NAKED MAN ARRESTED IN IRVINGTON

See HERE

Was he the same one spotted here weeks ago?

oldcops.jpgWHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE OLD POLICE STATION?

While the Planning Board reviews the housing option, we are asking readers to give their best uses of the Dunnell Rd. site.

E-mail them to editor@maplewoodian.com and we will post the Top Ten. Have fun with it, too.

MAPLEWOOD WINS SUSTAINABLE JERSEY AWARD

See HERE

therm.jpgMEET MAPLEWOOD'S NO-HEAT CHAMPS.

The Nichols Family keeps the heat off, in competition.

See HERE

GROUP OPPOSED TO FORMER POLICE STATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN LAUNCHES BLOG

See it HERE

leafsnoopy.jpgLEAF PILE STUPIDITY

It is that time again. Why do we do this?

See HERE

ballotbox.jpgMY ELECTION DAY FRAUD

See HERE how someone

voted in my place.

NAKED MAN ON THE LOOSE?

Police say yes. See alert HERE 


JoePict.jpgMAPLE SYRUP     By Joe Strupp

Tuscan overcrowding shows a districtwide school zoning review is needed...soon

See HERE

envir.jpgCREATIVE ART AT

THE RECYCLING CENTER?

See HERE

pizzapic.jpgNJ MONTHLY GIVES ARTURO's SOME LOVE

The monthly mag reviews one of

our great pizza shops. SEE HERE

'TYCOON DOG' PERFORMS AT MEMORIAL PARK

See video of the group that played on Sunday

bumps.jpgKENSINGTON TERRACE APPROVES SPEED BUMPS

The residents voted in favor of these traffic curtailers. Wish we could all vote on more of these things - like taxes.

SEE HERE.

kohler2.jpgTHE 'MAPLEWOODIAN INTERVIEW' RETURNS.

This time - Maplewood Village Alliance Manager Amy Koehler.

See her answers HERE

tuscanphoto.jpgTUSCAN OVERCROWDING REPORT DRAWS ACTION

Our report last week on the Tuscan population boom sparks some parent action.

See HERE

TWO NEW BUSINESSES TO OPEN IN TOWN

Both offer some physical improvement services you may need.

SEE HERE

HEADLEY PLACE BLOCK PARTY - Video shot from the Saturday event

KENSINGTON TERRACE TRAFFIC PLANS

Efforts to ease traffic resulted in this report of options.

SEE HERE

alan-paul_170x170.jpgTRAVEL THE ROAD

Maplewood man writes about his world travels in Forbes.com piece.

SEE HERE

profet.jpgPROFETA SEEKING GREEN TEAM MEMBERS

The TC's resident environmentalist wants your help.

CHECK HERE

schoolhouse.jpg

KINDERGARTEN SURPRISE

What unexpected rule popped up for first-time kindergarteners today at Tuscan School?

SEE HERE

schoolhouse.jpgSEE THE NEW BOARD OF EDUCTION GOALS.

They are shooting for better students, teachers, and communication. That's where YOU come in.

SEE HERE

fnlogowithtowncolor.jpgFIRST NIGHT WANTS YOUR INPUT

Never too early to plan for the New Year's Eve event.

See how to be heard HERE

greenhouse.jpgGREENHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE

Get in on the new effort for community plant growth

SEE HERE

lsvC.jpgLSV SPACES CAN BE SHARED

Township Committee members will consider letting non-low-speed vehicles use the spaces now set aside for these little golf cart contraptions.

SEE HERE 

HLS JUICE RATES ON MUNCHMOBILE

The great juice bar and grill on Spfld. Ave. gets a shout-out at the Star-Ledger food mobile.

SEE HERE

FIRST AID SQUAD DONATION LETTERS SENTfirstaidl.jpg

We got our request for contributions to the First Aid Squad, which sorely needs them.

If you didn't, click HERE.

See backstory on their troubles HERE

IS MAPLEWOODSTOCK TOO BIG NOW?stock4.jpg

80's star Marshall Crenshaw led a great two-day event. But how many vendors do we need?

SEE MORE HERE

SCHOOL DISTRICT GETS $1.4 MILLION GRANTschoolhouse.jpg

The federal money issued this week will go to physical education

SEE HERE

teachr.jpgHIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS TOUGHENED

State Education department adds new financial classes.  

SEE NJ.COM STORY HERE

TOWN HALL A HISTORIC LANDMARK? MaplewoodTownHall4.jpg

If it is designated as such, we could get funding for maintenance and upkeep. TC to discussed it Tuesday.

READ HERE

ESSEX COUNTY SCHOOL SPORTS REALIGNED. girllax.jpg

Where will Columbia High School teams play?

SEE NJ.COM STORY HERE

CHS STUDENTS WIN NATIONAL HISTORY COMPETITION chslo.gif

Students focused on top ten people and events in history.

SEE HERE

CONVENT TURNING CONDO?stjoeconv.jpg

This former convent at St. Joseph's Church on Franklin St. is set to become condos. What do neighbors think?

READ HERE

UPDATE: ZONING BOARD APPROVED JUNE 1

REMEMBER THIS MESS? tracs.jpg

A few months ago, muddied tire tracks by cutdown trees were left by the Public Works Department near the main library. We gave them a hard time and Todd Lamm, parks and shade tree supervisor, said it would be fixed up.

SEE HERE WHAT HAPPENED

DO YOU KNOW THESE AREA VIETNAM VETS?vietvet.jpg

During Memorial Day week, the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is seeking photos and

info on a list of local vets who gave their lives in the war.

READ HOW TO HELP HERE

STATE RELEASES PANDEMIC FLU PLANhealtht.jpg

With Swine Flu cases still growing, state officials revealed their approach to a major breakout.

READ NJ.COM HERE

FIRE DEPT. MEDICAL CALLS WILL GO TO $600firechief.jpg

Township Committee directs officials to write up the law, bring it back in two weeks. They also are seeking a new company to handle the collections.

READ HERE

SWINE FLU GUIDANCE. healtht.jpg

Township health officials posted a guide to warnings and advice for avoiding the flu.

SEE HERE

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 If you are a fan, as I am, of the great local programming on Comcast Channel 35, SOMA TV, check here for the schedule. I will keep a link to the broadcast schedule of town meetings and other programs over on the LINKS column at left. Check it out.

TEEN DRIVERS WILL NEED A STICKER teendrive.jpg

Will this make them drive safer? Or make you?

READ HERE

WALGREENS SLATED FOR SPFLD AVE. walgreen.jpg

Drug store planned for former auto dealer site as part of redevelopment plan.

SEE STORY HERE

STRANGER WARNING!

An alleged stranger in a car approaching a young child prompts a letter home to parents.

Overreaction or proper reaction?

SEE HERE

EDITOR'S NOTE ON THIS STORY 

MORE TODDLER-ONLY PLAYGROUNDS POPPING UP! palycar.jpg

We visited Maplecrest Park this weekend, saw the great new playground there -- and skate park -- but noticed another playground just for the 2-5 set. Another playground was nearby for older kids. Others have been built as well. Is this good or bad discrimination?

SEE IT HERE

PROFETA ROAST POSTPONEDprofetar.jpgprofetar.jpg

The roast of Township Committee member Fred Profeta, set for Saturday as a fundraiser for the "What Exit" Theater Company, has been put off. A death in the family is the reason. But it's not cancelled. We'll get our chance.

SEE MORE HERE

TREE REMOVAL CRACKDOWN

Township Committee members agreed to put out the word that those treecut.jpgwho cut down trees in town without a permit, will suffer the consequences.

READ IT HERE

WORDS - Not your average Book Shop

words.jpgRead why the New Maplewood Village store is worth your attention.

Story here

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