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.
125 Fairview Ave. Cedar Grove NJ. For more information go to www.ecuanj.com
Curbside Bulk Pick Up Both Waste Management and Waste Industries offer free curbside bulk pick up of 4 items per month for their customers only. You must call a week ahead to make an appointment.
Waste Industries does their collections on the last Saturday of the month, call 973-761-0009 to schedule an appointment.
Waste Management does their collection on the last Saturday of each month, call 1-800-633- 9096 to schedule an appointment.
Scrap Metal
Have some scrap metal and don’t know how to dispose of it? Take it to the Maplewood Recycling Center (359 Boyden Ave) or if the item is too big or too heavy call the Maplewood DPW at 973-762-1175 to schedule a curbside pickup.
From the Police Department Maplewood Police Department 1618 Springfield Ave. (973)-762-3400 Maplewood, New Jersey 07040
Maplewood Police Department: "Stay Alert and Call the Police First" Campaign
Maplewood Police officers are committed to protecting and serving the Community. To assist officers to better serve the public, Chief Robert J. Cimino is asking residents to "Stay Alert and Call the Police First."
Over the past year Maplewood Police has investigated a variety of incidents where residents have been victimized or witnessed suspicious activity, but have waited to call, or failed to call the police for assistance. The result of waiting to call the police is always a delayed police response and limited opportunity for officers to investigate, or help quickly.
In a variety of instances the failure to call the police first has hindered investigations and on some occasions even enabled criminals to commit crimes or escape. Some of the many unfortunate examples of this include:
• A victim observes suspects breaking into his home, calls a relative before calling the police aiding the suspects' escape from the area. • A neighbor observes a group of unfamiliar youths on a neighbor's porch, ignores the suspicious situation and the neighbor's house was burglarized.
Conversely, an alert neighbor who observes a suspicious man cutting through her yard and entering into her neighbor's yard notifies the Maplewood Police immediately and within two minutes officers were on the scene. Officers investigate, discover evidence of a burglary and arrest the individual for attempting to burglarize the neighbor's home. That's what can happen when residents "Stay Alert and Call the Police First."
So, whether you are a victim of a crime, notice a violation or suspicious behavior, Call the Police First. • Please don't wait to speak with a relative first, don't call a friend first, and don't just talk about it with a neighbor. Call the Police First. • If you have been the victim of a crime or a suspicious encounter, Call the Police First. • If you see strangers walking on your own property or acting suspiciously on the property of neighbors, Call the Police First. • If you see someone ringing your doorbell or a neighbor's doorbell and then walking around the house when you don't answer or the neighbor is not home, Call the Police First. • If you wish to remain anonymous, just tell the Dispatcher that you don't want to leave your name or address, but Call the Police First. • If you don't want to have an officer come to your home directly, just tell the Dispatchers, but Call the Police First.
If you have questions or wish to take advantage of any of our Crime Prevention Programs, including Neighborhood Watch or a free Home Security Survey, please contact the Maplewood Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at 973-762-3400 extension 7685.
Remember: Keep your neighborhood safe, "Stay Alert and Call the Police First" Call 911 for emergencies and call 973-762-3400 for general information.
From the Health Department Maplewood Health Department 574 Valley Street - (973) 762-8120 Maplewood, New Jersey 07040
Flu Vaccination Clinics:
Wednesday October 15th, 2:00pm till 4:00pm at Maplewood Town Hall.
Sunday November 2nd, 1:00pm till 3:00pm at Maplewood Town Hall.
The Flu Clinics are for adults age 18 and over. Medicare accepted as payment. Others will be charged $20.00. (We do not accept insurance other than Medicare.) Person with severe allergies to eggs should avoid this vaccination. Pregnant women should bring a physician note.
While many people treat the flu lightly, it is one of the major causes of death annually in the US. The danger of flu is that it can lead to pneumonia. People over the age of 50 should consult their physician about getting the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination. Free Dog and Cat Rabies Vaccination : Free rabies vaccinatio0ns for dogs and cats will be given on Saturday October 25 from 2:00pm till 3:30pm at the Dunnell Road Fire Station. No clinic is planned for this coming winter. So, this is the time to get your pet vaccinated. As per NJ State regulation, dogs must have a rabies vaccination good through September 2015.
From the Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department Recreation and Cultural Affairs 574 Valley Street - (973)-763-4202 Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 Fall is here! Don’t miss out on registration for some of the Recreation Department’s most popular fall/winter programs! Registration can be done online at http://register.communitypass.net/maplewood, or by calling the Recreation Department at (973) 763-4202, or by coming into town hall!
ARTS & CRAFTS/COOKING FOR THE FALL/WINTER
Don’t miss out on our hugely popular Arts & Crafts & Cooking classes for the fall and winter! Classes include Junior Chef, Chef in Training, Talented Tots, Baking for the Holidays, and Kiddie Krafts. These programs are suited for children ages 3-12, depending on which class you choose. Roster spots fill up FAST, so register today! For more information on times, dates, and registration requirements, please visit www.maplewoodnj.org (click departments, recreation, youth programs, cooking or Arts & crafts programs).
MAPLEWOOD RECREATION YOUTH BASKETBALL
An instructional basketball program for Maplewood and South Orange children in grades 2- 5. The players will learn dribbling, passing and shooting through various drills and activities. For the first three sessions, players will work solely on drills and team building activities. The next seven sessions will be gameplay. Registration is limited to the first 40 participants in each age group.
FEE: $75 (includes jersey)
DAY: Saturday, December 6—February 21
TIME: 9am-10:30am (Grades 2-3 boys and girls)
10:30am-12:00pm (Grades 4-5 boys and girls)
LOCATION: Maplewood Middle School
GRADES: 2-5
MAPLEWOOD WINTER TRAVEL BASKETBALL Maplewood Recreation Department Sponsors teams from grades 4-8. These teams are highly competitive and will compete in the Suburban Essex Basketball leagues and various other tournaments throughout the season. All players must live in Maplewood. All players must pre- register online or at the recreation department. All tryouts are held at Maplewood Middle School. Practice begins October 13.
FEE (if your child makes the team): $175 (includes uniform, warm-up, and one tournament)
TRYOUTS:
M/W- (Grade 4) 6pm-7:30pm, October 6 & 8 T/TH- (Grade 5) 6pm-7:30pm, October 7 & 9 M/W- (Grade 6) 7:30pm to 9:00pm, October 6 & 8 T/TH- (Grade 7) 7:30pm to 9:00pm, October 7 & 9 FRI/SAT- (Grade 8) Fri-7:30pm to 9:00pm / Sat-9:00am-10:30am, October 10 & 11 LOCATION: Maplewood Middle School GRADES: 4-8
Maplewood Ski Club
Maplewood Recreation Department will be heading to Mountain Creek again this year for our 6 ski and snowboard trips! Our trips are open to all Maplewood and South Orange children in grades 6-12. Ski Trips will be held for six consecutive Fridays, beginning January 9th, at the Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ. Additional info on drop off/pickup times and locations to follow.
Registration opens on Monday, September 22nd:
1. Register for a seat on our bus via http://register.communitypass.net/maplewood. Cost for the bus is $100.00. 2. Once your register for the bus trips with us, you will receive an email with log-in information for Mountaincreek.com. This is where you will purchase your lift tickets, meal vouchers, rental cards, etc.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
The Maplewood Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and exercise classes for seniors! Classes this fall include Senior Toning, Tai Chi, Zumba, Senior Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga and Walk for Health. For questions on senior programming, please contact Michelle Wesley at the Maplewood Community Center at (973) 763-0750. For questions on any of our programs, please contact the Maplewood Recreation Department at (973) 763-4202. You can also view additional programs and program details online on our website at www.maplewoodnj.org (click departments, then Recreation).
The Woodland Completed in 1930 as an elegant home for the Maplewood Woman's Club organization. Renamed "The Woodland" this architectural jewl houses two unique spaces which are now available for private parties and public events.
The Great Hall
Ideal for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, fundraisers and public performances • 5,000 square feet of open space can accommodate up to 400 • Hardwood floor • Spectacular forty foot high barreled ceiling • Proscenium stage • Large catering kitchen
The Parlor
• 2,000 intimate square feet can accommodate up to 150
• Hardwood floor, original crown molding • Two fireplaces • Equally suited for private parties and business meetings as well as performances and use as a studio space • Serving Pantry
Rent Party at The Woodland!
Good Music. Good Cause. All proceeds help fight hunger in our community.
Friday October 17 8 PM - Marco Raneri Band. Deena & The Laughing Boys. American Ambulance. $5 donation, but the more you give, the better you'll feel.
Friday November 14 8 PM - James Maddock with special guest Karen Kuhl Band. $25 donation. Tickets available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/840119
Wednesday November 26 8 PM - Rent Party Night Before Thanksgiving Extravaganza. $5 donation, but the more you give, the better you'll feel.
The Woodland (former Woman’s Club) 60 Woodland Rd. Maplewood. NJ 07040
Lydia Johnson Dance
Lydia Johnson Dance presents Master Series-BROADWAY DANCE with Maplewood's own Jamie LaVerdiere of Tony-nominated Motown! Saturday, October 25, 10:45- Noon. 4th grade-Adult. $25. Register online: http://www.lydiajohnsondance.org/teaching.htm or email [email protected]
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts 10 Durand Rd. Maplewood NJ
Suburban Legend
Suburban Legend (formerly known as Deadgood) will present 'Robin Hood - A Very British Pantomime' at the Burgdorff Center over the weekends of January 3rd and 10th, 2015. This show is a funny, family friendly romp that tells the story of Robin Hood like you've never seen before. Following the tropes of a traditional British pantomime, this will be a theater experience you and your children will remember for a long time.
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts 10 Durand Rd. Maplewood NJ
The Strollers Community Theatre
Present
Clyboure Park
November 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8 PM and November 9 at 2 PM
The Strollers proudly announce their production of Clyboure Park, the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Bruce Norris. Taking characters from Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun, this razor-sharp new dramady takes a jab at race and real estate in a fictional Chicago neighborhood. The play begins in 1959 as a black family moves into a white enclave. Act Two takes us back to the same house in 2009 as gentrification sets in and the roles are reversed. One agile ensemble of actors play two sets of characters in the play The Washington Post deemed "one of its feistiest, funniest evenings in years." The production dates are November 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8 PM and November 9 at 2 PM. Ticket prices for this show are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. For further information go to www.thestrollers.org or email us at [email protected]
Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts 10 Durand Rd. Maplewood NJ
The Theater Project Classroom
The Theater Project Classroom offers learning opportunities for children in grades 1 -9. Each after-school class meets once a week at the Burdorff Center for the Arts,10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ.
Contact: [email protected] / 908 809-8865 TheTheaterProject.org
JUGGLING A stage art and a non-competitive sport! Develop coordination and concentration through juggling games and activities in this hands-on, super-fun class.
Fridays, Oct 10 – Nov 14 5:30 – 6:45pm Grades 4-8
GLEE
Experience the joy of music and develop fundamental singing and movement skills to live piano accompaniment.
Wednesdays, Oct 15 – Nov 19 5:30-6:45pm Grades 4-6
PUPPETRY
Constructing and working with puppets allows even the shyer children to experience the joy of performing through the character of the puppet.
Wednesdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 19 3:45 - 5:00pm Grades 1 - 4
Maplewood Village Alliance & Springfield Avenue Partnership Julie Doran - (973)-762-4556 Manager of Maplewood Village Alliance and Springfield Avenue Partnership www.maplewoodvillagenj.com ww.springfieldavenue.com
Fall and Winter are great seasons for enjoying Maplewood and all it has to offer.
In Maplewood Village, the Fall season kicked off with the annual Art Walk & Music Fest on Sunday September 28th. It was a great day with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. First, there was wonderful fine art to check out. A juried show that celebrates mostly local artists, there were almost 50 artists present, displaying their work at the Art Walk. There were also live bands playing at Ricalton Square, merchants serving delicious food outside, and to top it off, great art activities for the kids. The weather was beautiful, the streets were packed with happy families and we were once again reminded that we live in one of the best towns in the state!
Looking ahead, there is the holiday season to look forward to in the Village. The perennial favorite Dickens Village kicks off the first weekend in December and runs every Saturday in December. As always, there will be carolers, a tree lighting, petting zoo, and more.
There will also be the annual breakfast with Santa in two locations, and he’ll also visit Dickens Village.
For more information on our holiday events, visit: http://maplewoodvillagenj.com/
There’s also wonderful things happening on Springfield Avenue! Don’t miss this year’s HarvestFest. It will be held on Sunday October 12th, rain or shine! This great event takes place on the grounds of the gazebo, next to the library. It’s a celebration of Fall and family. Think bounce house, pumpkin painting, pony rides, vendors with great things for sale, and live music! It’s truly a wonderful day! Go check it out.
For more information, visit: http://springfieldavenue.com/
Finally, we can’t forget Small Business Saturday. From Maplewood Village to Springfield Avenue, many merchants participate in this annual event that supports local shopping. Check out both websites for more information, but forget the malls and get out the Saturday following Thanksgiving to work off the Turkey and shop locally for your holiday gifts.
Maplewood 1978 Arts Center
1978 Springfield Ave. At Broadview www.1978artscenter.org [email protected]
Exhibits:
C.A.F.E XII September 14th - October 12th 2014 Contemporary Artists Forum is a group of serious artists from diverse backgrounds, who meet to discuss and critique their work in a supportive atmosphere. C.A.F.E. XII, their current exhibition, celebrates the artists and the work that has evolved from their positive criticism. Gallery Hours Saturday and Sunday 2-5pm. Theatrical Performance Sunday September 28th @ 5pm Suggested Donation : $5
The Scientists: a forgetful farce www.thescientistsplay.com Seats are limited, so reserve yours today at the link below RESERVE A SEAT : https://www.artful.ly/store/events/3888 Tickets will also be available at the door the night of Sept 28 Call 201-306-1970 for more info.
SAVE THE DATE
Generations: an exhibit featuring the art of parents and their children in an eclectic blend of paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, collages, and shadow boxes. Se the art of well known artists and their talented offspring. Curated by Mansa Mussa and Joan Goldsmith
October 19th - November 22nd Reception : October 26th 2-5pm
GALLERY 1978 IS OPEN: Saturdays and Sundays 2-5pm or by appointment
BANG 9 (Buy Art Now Guys!) 1978's Annual Small Works Show and Sale. Friday 12/6, 7-9pm Members' only preview. Saturday and Sunday 12/7 & 8 and 13 & 14, 11am to 5pm.
Workshops and Classes:
Shadowbox Workshop with Mansa Mussa November 8th, 2014 10-2pm
The fee for the workshop is $50, plus a supply fee of $15. Registration in advance is required. Contact Mansa at [email protected]
Adult Watercolor Monday or Friday, 10-11:30am
Adult Class : Fee : $96
Everyone can paint. Enjoy a relaxing morning in a gallery setting learning watercolor with popular instructor Evelyn Graves. Now offering a choice of 2 mornings. This is an on-going class….all levels are welcome. Starting dates: Fri September 13th and Mon September 16th. To register or learn more, contact Evelyn Graves at 973-762-2834
Contemporary Artist Forum
Tuesdays at 7pm, every other Tuesday Contemporary Artists Forum Dates for Fall 2014.
Every other Tuesday at 7pm @ Gallery 1978. Sept. 9 thru Dec. 16, 2014. A critique group of artists working in various media come together to discuss their work, current art issues, concerns and concepts. The group has an annual exhibition at Gallery 1978.
Registration is first come first served and is $50 for the 8 sessions.
Leader: Mikel Frank holds an M.F.A. Degree from Pratt Institute and exhibits his work widely at various galleries. Email: [email protected] if interested.
Krafty Katie
It's Sew Crafty can be reached Monday thru Friday 11:00am - 8:00pm or you can her email: [email protected] or Phone: 862.205.1603
Sew Simple - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Ages 9 - 16. A 5 month course. This class will run between September-January and February- May they will be an hour and a half long with much more concentrated projects with fabric printing, batik, weaving, and sewing. A unique experience as we explore textiles and the fiber arts
Sew funky Tuesdays 3:45 to :4:45pm
Ages 6-8. This class is perfect for the young crafter. "Sew Funky" has a wide variety of projects that your kids are sure to enjoy. Kids will learn to use a sewing machine to create dolls, costumes and much more.
From Maplewood/South Orange Community Coalition on Race Maplewood/South Orange Community Coalition on Race 516 Prospect St. (973)-761-6116 Maplewood NJ 07040 www.twotowns.org - [email protected]
Housing Maintenance Loan Available
from Community Coalition on Race If you own a home in a defined section of Maplewood and South Orange, and you live in the home full time, you may be eligible for a home maintenance loan offered by the South Orange Maplewood Community Coalition on Race.
The Coalition offers these loans to assist homeowners in maintaining attractive neighborhoods that draw and retain people of all races.
The program covers maintenance work that improves external home features, including front porches, front steps, shutters, sidewalks, windows, doors, permanent landscaping, gutters, driveways, garages, exterior painting and exterior lighting. Roofing improvements, chimney repair, and masonry repair also are included.
In Maplewood, the eligible area includes some, but not all, neighborhoods east of Valley Rd. (Contact the Coalition at 973-761-6116 for exact eligible areas in South Orange and Maplewood.)
The program offers three-year prime-rate loans of up to $5,000 financed by the Coalition and administered through investors Bank. The loan amount is based on written estimates obtained by the applicant from licensed contractors. The loan need not cover the entire cost of the repair, but the total repair must be completed before loan payout.
For program details and to apply, contact the Community Coalition at (973) 761-6116, e-mail [email protected], or check the online brochure at www.twotowns.org/neighborhoods/home- maintenance-loan-program/
OCTOBER IS COALITION MONTH!! Join us for the following events:
October 18 Celebrating Integration Annual Dinner
• Honorees: Anthony Greene and Barbara Heisler • Dinner, Dancing and Auctions • 7:00 PM SOPAC Loft, South Orange NJ • Donation $100 per person • Email [email protected] or call 973-761-6116 for reservations
October 23 Screening of The Loving Story (Love in a time of Jim Crow)
• Community Coalition partnership with Maplewood Memorial Library • 7:00 PM Viewing followed by small group discussion • Discussion leader, Dr. Christopher Fisher, Associate Professor of History at The College of New Jersey • Maplewood Memorial Library • 51 Baker St., Maplewood NJ October 25 Civic Engagement Institute Fall Workshop Launch
• Four, free, Saturday workshops for residents interested in volunteering • 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM • Oct. 25, Nov. 1. Nov. 8 and Nov. 15th • South Orange Public Library • 65 Scotland Rd., South Orange NJ • Apply at www.twotowns.org/contact or call 973-761-6116, X4
October 28 BOE Candidates Forum
• Hear BOE candidates share views and answer questions about excellence and equity for students of all races and socio-economic backgrounds. • Discussion sponsored by the Community Coalition on Race Schools Committee • Tuesday, October 28th, 7:00 pm at Marshall Elementary School • 262 Grove Rd., South Orange.
November 19 Two Towns – One Book
• Participate in community read and discussion event • November 19th at 7 PM at The Woodland (previously Woman’s Club of Maplewood) 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood. • Book for discussion, The Price of Paradise: The Cost of Inequality and a Vision for a More Equitable America • Author: David Trout, professor and director of the Center on Law in Metropolitan Equity (CLiME) at Rutgers Law School – Newark. • Professor Troutt will read excerpts and share thoughts on implications for our community. • Attendees will form small groups for further discussion and share highlights with the entire group. • Reading book is encouraged, but not required. • Co-sponsors are the South Orange and Maplewood Memorial Pubic Libraries who have print and digital copies available for loan and [words] Bookstore in Maplewood with hard copies for purchase at a discount.
Mid-November Pre-school Open House
• Receive tips for selecting a pre-school at the 7:00 PM pre-session • Visit with more than 20 pre-school/childcare agencies under one roof from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM • Event is sponsored by Community Coalition on Race Schools Committee • Check www.twotowns.org for date, time and location. • Registration not required but helpful for providing adequate materials. • Register at www.twotowns.org/contact/ using the Comments section.
From Durand-Hedden House and Garden Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association 523 Ridgewood Road - (973)-763-7712 Maplewood, NJ 07040
Durand-Hedden House and Garden
Maplewood’s historic house museum, located in Grasmere Park at 523 Ridgewood Road, offers a wide array of monthly programs that explore our area’s local and natural history. Events take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The Durand-Hedden Herb Garden, a project of the Maplewood Garden Club, is on view daily during park hours. The Country Store with unique books, toys and gifts is open program Sundays and many Fridays. Check durandhedden.org or call 973-763-7712 for exact times and locations.
October 26 Let’s Go to the Pictures! 1776 (the movie), Popcorn & Theater History
For over 100 years, movies have played a part in the lives of Americans, entertaining, moving and inspiring us. The Maplewood Theater, built in 1927, has existed for much of this time – first as a large combined vaudeville-movie house, then a famed theatrical stage, and finally neighborhood movie house, now a multi-plex. Stop by Durand-Hedden to view this historical transformation in the exhibit: The Maplewood Theater: Its Forgotten Saga . Also view short silent comedies that tickled the fancy of Maplewoodians in the 1920’s or settle in to watch the rousing award winning film of the musical 1776, which retells the struggle of our founding fathers to declare independence from Britain. Free popcorn will be available for movie goers at the Country store “concession stand,” which will also be selling classic candy, original Maplewood Theater movie posters, and more!
November 23 In Living Color: A History of House Paints in America Calling all house-proud Maplewood residents! Need some ideas for paint colors? This profusely illustrated talk by preservation consultant Janet W. Foster provides a fascinating look at the materials, and the colors, of historic American architecture. Ms. Foster has wide experience in analysis and research on paints and other finishes used to protect and decorate the homes of Americans from the Colonial era to the early 20th century. This year she collaborated with the Board of the Durand-Hedden House to develop its current new color scheme. Learn how the paint history on this particular house provides a great starting point for examining the trends that made architecture in the past both beautiful and fashionable.
December 7 Celebrate the Season - Gingerbread Houses, ‘Jolly Old St. Nick,’ and Holiday Shopping
All ages will enjoy exploring this captivating display of inventive entries to the 2014 Durand- Hedden Gingerbread House Competition. (Interested in being a contestant? Enter by December 4. See www.durandhedden.org for details and entry form.) Don’t forget to bring a camera to catch a photo of your children with our real live “Victorian Santa.” Shop the Country Store to find inexpensive and unique gifts for family, friends and teachers, while benefitting the Durand- Hedden House. The historic-themed selection includes: early American children’s games and toys, facsimile documents, quill pens and ink, historic cookbooks, cookie molds, tin lanterns, hand-blown blue birds, reproductive decorative items and ceramics, movie posters from the 1990’s, and more. The hard-to-find original Doors of Maplewood poster and Smile, the history of Olympic Park, will also be available. No need to go to the mall!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
2nd Annual Durand-Hedden House Gingerbread House Competition
The Durand-Hedden house invites bakers and confectioners of all ages – individuals, families, food professionals – to take part in its 2014 Gingerbread House Competition. The deadline to register is December 4 by mail: Durand-Hedden House and Garden, P.O. Box 206, Maplewood, NJ 07040 or e-mail: [email protected]. Entry forms may be obtained by calling 973-762- 7712 or from www.durandhedden.org. Any structure – real or imaginary – is eligible. Entries will be exhibited at Durand-Hedden from December 7 – 14 and then at the Hilton library branch from December 15 to January 10.
From SOMAS (South Orange-Maplewood Adult School) SOMAS - South Orange/Maplewood Adult School 17 Parker Ave. 973-378-7621 Maplewood NJ 07040 http://www.ssreg.com/som/
AN EVENING OF WORLD JAZZ: Celebrating People and their Art Friday, October 10, 7-9pm Columbia High School FREE of charge. Call 973.378.7620 to register
This event features Niko Higgins, a saxophonist, composer and ethnomusicologist, who holds a Ph.D from Columbia University. Higgins received a 2006-2007 Fulbright Hays DDRA fellowship for his ethnographic fieldwork on fusion. He is the leader of the Niko Higgins Ensemble, which has released two CDs.
DR. JANE ARONSON Hearts in the Same Place Friday, October 17, 7:30pm Columbia High School, $25 Register at somadultschool.org or 973.378.7620
Famed orphan doctor Jane Aronson will share her experiences working to ensure that orphans all over the world have the same love, healthcare and education we wish for our own children. DR. JANE ARONSON is a pediatrician, adoption medicine specialist, infectious diseases expert and the CEO and President of Worldwide Orphans (WWO), a non-profit organization that provides direct services to orphans and at-risk children in Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Haiti, Serbia and Vietnam. Worldwide Orphans works to provide orphans and at-risk children with the same love, healthcare and education we wish for our own children. Learn more about Worldwide Orphans by visiting http://www.wwo.org/.
AMY GOODMAN, Host and Executive Producer of DEMOCRACY NOW! The Silenced Majority: Stories of Uprisings, Occupations, Resistance, and Hope Thursday, November 13, 7:30pm Columbia High School, $25 Register at somadultschool.org or 973.378.7620
Journalist Amy Goodman pulls back the veil of corporate media reporting and shows how ordinary people are organizing to change their media—and change the world. AMY GOODMAN is the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 1,200 public television and radio stations worldwide. Time magazine named Democracy Now! its “Pick of the Podcasts,” along with NBC’s Meet the Press. Goodman is the first journalist to receive the Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’ for “developing an innovative model of truly independent grassroots political journalism that brings to millions of people the alternative voices that are often excluded by the mainstream media.” Goodman’s fifth book, The Silenced Majority: Stories of Uprisings, Occupations, Resistance, and Hope, written with Denis Moynihan, rose to #11 on The New York Times bestseller list.
THE EVA SAMO LECTURE SERIES $52 for the following three lectures. See below for individual lecture prices and details. All lectures take place at Columbia High School
AN INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM: COMPASSION AND MINDFULNESS Wednesday, October 22, 7:30pm $18
HINDUISM: THE EPIC ORIGINS OF HINDU DEVOTION Wednesday, October 29, 7:30pm $18
ADITYA ADARKAR is Associate Professor of Classics and General Humanities at Montclair State University and was appointed as the university’s first Asian Humanities specialist.
NEW WARS: Cold (US, Russia, China) and Hot (Middle East) Thursday, November 6, 7:30pm $22
RALPH BUULTJENS, a leading analyst of world affairs, examines critical issues in international politics. Buultjens is a professor at New York University and the former Nehru Professor/Professorial Fellow at the University of Cambridge.
Township Meeting Schedule
October Time Place
7 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM MB
14 Mayor's Office Hours 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MB
16 Joint Meeting 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM MB
16 Historic Preservation Commission 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM MB
18 Talk to the Township Committee 9:00 AM - 12:00PM DPW
21 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM Memorial Park
November Time Place
1 Property Taxes Due
4 Election Day
5 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM MB 10 Mayor's Office Hours 7:00 PM MB
13 Joint Meeting 4:00 PM MB
15 Talk to the Township Committee 9:00 AM Walgreens
17 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM MB
20 Historic Preservation Commission 8:00 PM MB
December Time Place
2 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM MB
9 Mayor’s Office Hours 7:00 PM MB
16 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM MB
18 Historic Preservation Comission 7:00-8:00PM MB
18 Joint Meeting 4:00-6:00PM MB
20 Talk to the Township Committee 9:00-12:00PM Post Office
Key Location MB - Municipal Building, 574 Valley Street
DPW - Public Works Township Committee Meeting Agenda is posted on the website Recycling Center, 359 prior to each meeting. Township Committee Meetings are Boyden Avenue broadcast on Comcast Channel 35 Or FiOS Channel 24
MPD - Maplewood Police Department, 1618 Springfield Avene