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Happy Wednesday, Maplewood! Our Farmer's Market is in full swing (every Monday), the Maplewood Pool is open for business, and yes, we know poor Springfield Avenue is busy with construction (better things are coming!). Read on for the latest & greatest out of Town Hall & follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
SPRINGFIELD AVENUE CONSTRUCTION
Our beloved Springfield Avenue is getting a lot of work done this summer (think water main replacement, repaving sidewalks & curbs, and installing new benches). Despite the hubbub, our merchants are very much OPEN FOR BUSINESS and accessible with 4 free parking lots & side street parking. Springfield Avenue Partnership (SAP) made this handy map to highlight their locations. You'll find the map and a list of merchants under recent news on their website: www.springfieldavenue.com.
HALF-DAY CAMPS
Looking for some fun half-day camp options for your kids & middle schoolers? Our Community Services Dept. has you covered with half-day Basketball, Tennis & Ultimate Frisbee camps this summer. Register for them today at https://maplewood.recdesk.com today.
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THIS IS OUR STORY
InterACT Theatre Productions and Maplewood Arts & Culture proudly present: This is Our Story: A Coming Out Anthology. Curated & written by Nicholas J. Clarey and Tommy Jamerson, the vignette series draws on both poignant and funny real-life tales celebrating LGBTQ+ people from diverse backgrounds. Head to our Out In Mapso landing page for all the deets on this & remaining Pride events (including pickleball!).
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JUNETEENTH
There are two ways to celebrate and honor Juneteenth this year! Join us Friday, June 20th, at Floods Hill, for our annual freedom celebration. The outdoor event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with live music, inspiring readings and delicious food trucks - and will feature a grand fireworks finale.
Also that evening (June 20th, from 5-8 pm), over on Springfield Ave: the public is invited to the opening reception of our Juneteenth art exhibition (The Things They Carried, The Stories They Told, Passions of the Unseen) at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center (1978 Springfield Ave.). Head to Div. of Arts and Culture for more info.
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MAPLEWOOD FARMERS MARKET
Bring the whole family down to our 2025 Maplewood Farmers Market this summer! Our 2025 market will feature fresh produce, meats & eggs; local food vendors; free monthly health screenings; and live music on select weekends. Our market runs every Monday, from 2-7 pm, June 2 - Nov. 24, at 1662 Springfield Avenue (near the Springfield Gazebo).Follow our Farmers Market on Instagram all summer long for details on vendors, live music dates & more.
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Residents are invited to attend a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm to discuss the proposal to install dedicated bicycle lanes along Parker Avenue, from Maplewood Avenue to Boyden Avenue. You can access the June 24th meeting at www.zoom.com or (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 812 2374 8336, Passcode: 050100. We will present a revised bike lane proposal and then open the meeting up to questions and comments. |
Lead Assessments - A reminder that New Jersey requires all owners of rental units built before 1978 to get visual inspection lead assessment in their rental units. Maplewood has partnered with LEW Environmental, a company that can provide lead inspections. They are now sending out a second round of letter for affected property owners who have not yet complied with the law. For more information or to schedule an inspection, head to the Lew Environmental website or call 908-654-8068.
Reach for Recovery Van - Our Reach For Recovery Van, a monthly Substance Use Disorder program in partnership with Essex County & Integrity House, will be back Wed., June 25th at the Maplewood Community Fridge (Corner of Springfield & Indiana St) from 10-2 p.m. This monthly service provides information and resources to anyone with a Substance Use Disorder – or those with a family member, friend, or loved one with a Substance Use Disorder.
Shrubs and Overgrowth - Whether your shrubs are neatly trimmed or bursting with new growth, they may not overhang or impede the sidewalk. Same goes for trees and other plant growth. Be considerate of pedestrians and keep the sidewalks clear!
Gas-Powered Blowers - We may associate the prohibition on using gas-powered blowers with leaves only – but keep in mind they cannot be used in connection with any purpose, including, but not limited to, extermination, gutter cleaning, roofing, tree removal, etc.
STAY CONNECTED
To stay connected to Maplewood Township, follow us on Instagram and Facebook & sign up for Official Township News here. On our town website, you'll find a running list of our Township's resolutions & ordinances, as well as agendas, minutes, upcoming meetings and more.
Our Division of Arts & Culture is always humming with events. To stay up to date on their lineup of events, head to their website to sign up their newsletter & follow them on Instagram.
Interested in youth sports, recreation & senior services? You'll want to sign up for the Community Services newsletter to stay up to date on this department's many fun offerings for seniors, kids and adults. Their website is here & you can follow them on Instagram.
Want to follow Maplewood Library as they head to the finish line for their July 5th Grand Opening this summer? Head to their website & follow them on Instagram here.
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