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New Developer Sought for Post Office Project on September 4Th, the Principal of Wilder Balter Advised the Township That He Would 2014 ISSUE IV: FALL - The Maplewood Leaflet New Developer Sought for Post Office Project The Township of Maplewood is seeking a new developer for the Post Office Redevelopment Project on Maplewood Avenue. Earlier this month, the previously designated developers, L&M Development Partners and Wilder Balter Partners, withdrew from the project. On September 4th, the principal of Wilder Balter advised the Township that he would no longer be involved in the project. He cited as reasons his recovery from a serious medical condition and Kings Supermarket’s decision not to become the anchor tenant in the new building. The Township and L&M then discussed various options to keep the project moving forward. On September 18th, L&M informed the Township it was withdrawing from the project. During the next two weeks, the Township will interview four developers who expressed interest in the project and have a record of successful redevelopment in Maplewood and nearby towns. The Township has informed these prospective developers that the project must be built in accordance with the redevelopment plan and building designs already approved by the Maplewood Village Alliance. The Township Committee may designate one of these developers for exclusive negotiations at its October 7th meeting. The Township Committee extended the lease of the post office until February 2015. At that time the post office will move to its new location at 195 Maplewood Avenue. Rahway River Flood Control Project Maplewood is a member of the Mayors’ Council setup to address repeated, catastrophic flooding along the Rahway River. On September 10th, Deputy Mayor, Kathleen Leventhal represented Maplewood in meetings with our Congressional representatives and the US Army Corps of Engineers on Capitol Hill. The Mayors’ Council made the trip to ask for support for completion of the Rahway River Basin Flood Risk Management Study. In addition, a petition signed by residents of the eleven towns along the Rahway was presented. As you probably know, the campaign to no longer consider the alternative of a dam in South Mountain Reservation was successful. Work to widen and better control the outlet channel in the East Orange Reservoir, along with work in Cranford, is at this time the expected answer to the flooding. On September 16th, Senators Menendez and Booker wrote again to the Army Corps urging funding for the remaining environmental portion of the study. We thank our representatives and look forward to learning that the project is back on track. To sign the petition, please go to: http://www.change.org/p/us-army-corps-of-engineers-us- house-of-representatives-we-urge-the-us-army-corps-of-engineers-and-us-house-of- representatives-to-fully-fund-the-rahway-river-flood-mitigation-study-and-plan-for-2015- implementation From the Administration Department Administration Department 574 Valley Street - (973) 762-8120 Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Do you have a question about the services provided by the Township? You can refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of of services by department. It provides the contact information for the appropriate department to better assist with your inquiries. You can also access the list by visiting the Township's website at www.twp.maplewood.nj.us and scroll over to the "Services" tab. Under the drop down menu, you'll see a separate tab for "Services by Department" LIST OF SERVICES BY DEPARTMENT Updated September 19, 2014 ADMINISTRATION CLERK'S OFFICE Joseph Manning, Business Administrator Elizabeth J Fritzen, Township Clerk Phone: 973-762-8120 x2001 Phone: 973-762-8120 x2104 Fax: 973-762-3645 Fax: 973-762-1934 Affordable Housing Bingo Licenses Auto Accidents Birth Certificates Citizen Request Tracker Block Party Permits Employment Opportunities Canvasser Permits Farmers Market Charitable Solicitations Liability Claims Death Certificates Mobile Application Domestic Partnership Certificates Parking Meters Elections Personnel Garage Sales Permits Purchasing Agent Jitney Permit Township Notifications (email blast, News Flash) Liquor Licenses Township Publications (Maple Leaflet) Livery Licenses Worker's Compensation Marriage License BUILDING Mayor Robert Mittermaier, Construction Official Notary Phone: 973-762-8120 x3700 Ordinances and Local Laws Fax: 973-762-2894 Boiler Permits Parking Permits Building Inspection or Permits Peddler's License Certificates of Occupancy Raffle Licenses Code Administration Sidewalk Café Licenses Construction Office Taxicab and Livery Licenses Construction Permits Towing Operators Licenses Electrical Permits or Inspections Township Committee Fire Subcode Official Vital Statistics Furnace Permits Voter Registration Housing Inspector Plumbing Inspector or Permits ENGINEERING Pool Construction Thomas Malavasi, Township Engineer Phone: 973-762-8120 x3200 Fax: 973-762- Property Maintenance Complaints 2894 Roof Permits Board of Adjustment, Zoning Sign and Awning Permits Flooding Swimming Pool Licenses Maps, City and Zoning Swimming Pool Permits Planning Board Water Heater Permits Road Improvement Zoning Information Street Opening Permit Subdivision Information Variances FINANCE & TAX COLLECTION FIRE DEPARTMENT Juan Uribe, Chief Michael Dingelstedt, CFO/CTC Fire Chief Phone: 973-762-8120 x2600 Phone: 973-762-6500 Fax: 973-762-3096 Fax: 973-763-4622 Accounting-Finance Emergency Management Accounts Payable Emergency, Fire/EMS Accounts Receivable Fire and Smoke Alarms Budget Fire Code Inspector Payroll Fire Department - Business Real Estate Tax Collection Fire Official Sewer Utility Charges Fire Prevention Bureau Tax Sale Fire Safety Permits Tax Searches Home Fire Safety Inspections HEALTH POLICE DEPARTMENT Robert Roe, Chief Robert Cimino, Health Officer Chief of Police Phone: 973-762-8120 x4300 Phone: 973-762-3400 Fax: 973-762-2805 Fax: 973-761-7851 Adult Blood Pressure Clinics Accidents Reports Animal Control Bicycles, Missing Animal Licenses Burglar Alarm Permits Animals, Missing Pets Crime Prevention Bureau Board of Health Crossing Guards Chicken Raising Licenses Detective Bureau Child Care Licenses Fingerprinting Communicable Disease Reporting & Investigation Firearm Permits Dead Animals Personal Injury/Incident Reports Dog Licenses Neighborhood Watch Drug Abuse Police Auxiliary Emergency Public Health Management Police Department - Business File of Life Emergency Information forms Police Department - Emergency Flu Vaccinations Traffic Lights Food Inspections Traffic Moving Violations Health Education Programs PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Kennel License Eric Burbank, Public Works Director Massage Business Permit Phone: 973-762-1175 Fax: 973-762-3624 Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism Facility Maintenance Restaurant Licenses Fleet Maintenance Sanitary Inspections Garden Debris Collection Shingles Vaccination Jitney Service LIBRARY Leaf Collection Sarah Lester, Library Director Parks and Shade Trees Memorial Library: 973-762-1622 Potholes Fax: 973-762-0762 Hilton Branch: 973-762-1934 Recycling Fax: 973-762-4016 Borrowing Materials Road Maintenance Public Computers Sanitary Sewers Computer Lab and MakerSpace Snow Removal Regional Borrowing (BCLS) Storm Sewers Homebound Services Street Maintenance Local History Street Signs Meeting Rooms Street Sweeping Notary Trash Removal of Public Cans Art Exhibits Tree Removal Permit Museum Passes Trees on City Property MUNICIPAL COURT RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Ryan Bancroft, Keith Knudsen, Municipal Court Administrator Recreation Director Phone: 973-762-2839 Phone: 973-762-2839 Fax: 973-762-9767 Fax: 973-762-1934 Motor Vehicle Fines 1978 Arts Center Parking Tickets Adult Recreation Programs Traffic/Parking Ticket Payments Burgdorff Cultural Center Violations Bureau Civic House TAX ASSESSOR Community Pool Edward Galante, Tax Assessor Cultural Affairs Programs Phone: 973-762-2300 Fax: 973-762-3096 Gazebo Rentals/Programs Tax Appeals Maplewood Community Center (DeHart) Tax Assessment Real Estate Park and Field Permits Tax Exemptions Recreation Programs WELFARE Senior Citizen Programming Sandra Bartlett, Welfare Director Senior Citizen Transportation Phone: 973-762-8120 x2200 The Woodland Rentals/Programs (60 Woodland Rd.) Welfare Assistance Youth Programs From the Public Works Department Maplewood Public Works Department 359 Boyden Ave - (973) 762-1175 Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 2014 Leaf Collection Schedule Week of 10/20/14 Section: 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 Week of 10/27/14 Section: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12 Week of 11/03/14 Section: , 1, 2, 3,4, 5,6,7 Week of 11/10/14 Section: 8, 9, 10, 11,12,1,2 Week of 11/17/14 Section: 3, 4, 5, 6,7,8,9, Week of 11/24/14 Section: 10, 11, 12, 1,2 Week of 12/01/14 Section: 3, 4, 5, 6,7,8 Week of 12/08/14 Section: 9, 10, 11, 12,1,2 *ATTENTION* Please help prevent street flooding by keeping the catch basins in front of your house clear of leaves and debris. Beginning the week of October 14th, leaf piles will be collected in ALL sections until regular section pick-ups begin on October 20th. Please note that weather and equipment failures may cause a delay in the schedule. Delays should not be more than 1 or 2 days. If the Township gets ahead of schedule, they may come through your section early, but will also be back during your scheduled week. No leaves shall be put in the street more than 7 days prior to your scheduled week. No leaves shall be put in the street after the Sunday before your last collection week. No plastic bags or branches may be mixed with the leaves, or your leaves will be left behind. Please refer to the section map to locate your section. http://www.maplewoodnj.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/454 2014 Electronics Recycling Days October 4 Maplewood Recycling Center December 13 South Orange Recycling Center Shred it Day October 18th, located at the Maplewood Recycling Center from 8 a.m. till noon or until the truck fills up, whichever comes first. MAPLEWOOD RESIDENTS ONLY. Remaining Curbside Recycling Collection Dates for 2014 October: 6th and 20th. November: 3rd and 17th. December: 1st, 15th, and 29th. For missed collections please call Fred Basso Inc. at 973-483-1671 no later than 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Essex County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day NEW DATE! Sunday, October 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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