Maplewood Weekly Update · 1-22-2025
Township of Maplewood, New Jersey sent this bulletin at 01/22/2025 03:23 PM EST
Good afternoon, Maplewood – hope this newsletter finds you staying warm. Read on for this week's roundup of township news.
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 continues to be 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.
Cardboard & plastic & fibers, oh my. Click here for the 2025 Curbside Recycling Schedule.
Commuters, mark your calendars. Pricing for Commuter Parking ($165), Jitney Passes ($75), and Combo Passes ($180) drops to 1/2 off on July 1.
No getting around it, it is cold. With temperatures dropping to the single digits, any resident experiencing a heating emergency should contact our police non-emergency line: 973-762-1234.
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.
Basketball hoops are permitted in the public right-of-way on a temporary basis from March 21 to December 31 but remember to remove any temporary sports equipment from the street or verge. Doing so assists in better snow removal from the streets during the winter months.
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.
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.
The best things in life really are free. One of our Health Department's most salient messages is one of the easiest ideas to start today. Curious about the research that spawned this campaign? Click here for a brochure from Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ.
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 have more transportation options. The new plan 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
Spots are filling up fast for our 2025 summer camps, but there's still a few spots left in our sports camps. Read about our programming and claim your spot now.
Snow is on the ground, but kids spring softball signup is in full swing & it's always warm enough inside the Woodland for Puppy Yoga.
There are a few spots left for senior outings to Mystic Pizza and Dial M for Murder, and new events in the works for Valentine's Day & senior cooking fun. 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.
The Community Board on Police is looking for volunteers. This board is 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 & other local volunteer opportunities here.
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.
Interested in joining our team? Check out our latest job openings:
Assistant Pool Foreperson
Building Attendant
Fire Inspector
Jitney Bus Driver
School Crossing Guards
Stay connected. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook & sign up for email and SMS message updates. For more information on Town happenings and events, check out our Township Calendar.
Have a great day, Maplewood — and see you next week!