Maplewood Weekly Update · 1-15-2025
Township of Maplewood, New Jersey sent this bulletin at 01/15/2025 04:50 PM EST
Happy Wednesday, Maplewood – hope your week is off to a great start! Read on for this week's roundup of township news.
Cardboard & plastic & fibers, oh my. Click here for the 2025 Curbside Recycling Schedule.
Commuters, mark your calendars. ½ price pricing for Commuter Parking ($165), Jitney Passes ($75), and Combo Passes ($180) drops July 1.
Starting January 30, PATH will be closing their Hoboken Station until February 25 in order to complete significant track and station upgrades.
Potholes, litter, streetlight outages. All of these things – and more – can be reported at www.maplewoodnj.gov by filling out our Report A Concern form.
Stormwater Pollution is one of New Jersey’s greatest threats to clean and plentiful water. Read how to make small, easy changes to keep common pollutants out of stormwater.
Owners of multi-family properties need to register their properties by April 1. Visit the Department of Community Development, Property Maintenance Division, at 574 Valley Street, 2nd floor, to complete the form and pay your annual registration fee. Contact the Property Maintenance Division at 973-762-8120 x3700 with questions.
This winter, remember the law is to clear your sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours from the end of the snowfall or formation of ice. Use sand or salt on ice that cannot be removed.
There’s been a change to request construction inspections. All Uniform Construction Code (UCC) inspection requests associated with permits issued by the Construction Division must be submitted via online form or written request by using this Inspection Request Form.
Fire Prevention Registration fees, permit fees and/or fire Prevention documentation or correspondence should be sent to the Maplewood Fire Prevention Bureau at 105 Dunnell Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040. Questions? Contact Anthony Bianchi at abianchi@maplewoodnj.gov.
License your dogs and cats by January 31, 2025. A portion of these pet license funds support the Township's Animal Trust Fund, which helps fund services like stray animal rescue, adoption, and vet bills; lab testing for rabies and distemper; and boarding for animals during cruelty or neglect investigations. To make a bigger impact, consider donating to the Animal Trust Fund with a check payable to The Township of Maplewood with "Animal Trust Fund" noted in the memo line.
Check out our December Board of Health report for lots of useful info on free COVID tests, free COVID vaccinations for the homebound, online assistance for social services, free flu vaccination clinics (including high dose flu vaccine for seniors), how to access free children’s vaccinations through Essex County and more.
New Jersey seniors and residents with disabilities will have more transportation options under a bipartisan bill signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this month. The new plan, slated to start in months, expands on an existing pilot program that allows taxicabs, limousines, and ride-share services to replace New Jersey Transit’s Access Link vans. Click here for more info on NJ Transit’s Rider’s Choice Pilot Program.
COMMUNITY SERVICES - RECREATION & SENIOR PROGRAMMING
It's that time! Maplewood 2025 Kids Camp registration for summer 2025 has opened and spots are going fast. Read about our programming and reserve your spot now.
Senior outings to Mystic Pizza, donate to Pool Pals & Meditation. Check out our upcoming activities below.
In an effort to provide quality services to the citizens of the Township of Maplewood and South Orange, Essex County is beginning construction to modernize Traffic Signals and Roadway Improvements at numerous intersections. Read which intersections may be affected here.
Essex County is excited to be working on a Hazard Mitigation Plan to strengthen our community's resilience, and they'd love your thoughts on natural hazards. Fill out this survey and learn more about Essex County's 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan here, or join one of the upcoming workshops this February.
New, prospective and current Maplewood citizens will want to check out our new Maplewood Residential Brochure, which contains contact information for all departments, frequently asked questions, a listing of your government representatives, and other pertinent information.
The Community Board on Police is looking for volunteers. Designated to review local police activity and make recommendations to the Township Committee on improving relations between the community and the police dept., you can apply for this and other local volunteer opportunities here.
Interested in joining our team? Check out our latest job openings:
Assistant Pool Foreperson
Building Attendant
Fire Inspector
Jitney Bus Driver
Local Health Outreach Coordinator (LHOC)
School Crossing Guards
For more information on Town happenings and events, check out our Township Calendar and sign up for email and SMS message updates from Maplewood Township here.
Have a great day, Maplewood — and see you next week!