 Is that a little sun we see peeking out today? We sure hope so! Happy Wednesday, Maplewood. There's a lot to cover this week, so let's get right to it - and don't forget to tell a friend to subscribe today to tap into our newsletters & official news briefs.
2025 MAPLEWOOD LEAF PICKUP SCHEDULE
Each Autumn, the Dept. of Public Works schedules four rounds of leaf pickup from residential properties located within Maplewood Township. During this time, residents are permitted to rake all of their leaves from their properties to the street, with certain restrictions (see rules & regulations on our website). Pickups are done on a rotating basis curbside (click here for a printable map & schedule) - and residents are also permitted to drop their leaves off at our DPW yard (359 Boyden Ave.).
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2025 EARLY VOTING
Early Voting begins October 25, 2025 for the General Election and ends on Sunday, November 2nd.
Maplewood does not have an early voting location, but you can get a lineup of nearby locations on our 2025 ELECTION QUICK FACTS PAGE.
Sample ballots are sent out by the County Clerk’s office two weeks before the election and are accessible online via the Essex County Clerk’s website, under Election Information.
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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Whether you served, have family or friends that served, or just want to show up to remember & honor those who served, this Veterans Day Ceremony is for you.
Join us for Maplewood's 22nd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at Maplewood Municipal Building.
Refreshments will be served.
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MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES 2025
Grab your tickets before we sell out! The Old-Timey MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show is back with more home-grown singing, dancing, circus tricks, music, and comedy–even a roller-skating chicken!
Join us for heartwarming charm and variety family fun on Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30pm (doors 7pm) at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd. Maplewood, NJ).
Purchase Tickets Here
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MAPLEWOOD ART WALK
Maplewood Village's beloved annual Art Walk and Music Fest is this weekend – Sunday, October 19,11 am - 5 pm.
Join us for a family-friendly day of art, music, and fun as over 50 professional artists (including painters, ceramicists, photographers, and jewelers) set up on the streets of Maplewood Village, alongside musicians and bands, merchants, and children’s activities.
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COMMUNITY BOARD ON POLICE
Are you passionate about public safety, equity, and civic engagement? The Township is looking for two volunteers to serve on our Community Board on Police. This committee plays a vital role in fostering transparency, accountability, and trust between our police department and the community it serves. No prior experience is required—just a commitment to respectful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. Apply online today.
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FALL FARMERS MARKET
The weather has cooled off, but our 2025 Maplewood Farmers Market is kicking it until November 24! Bring the whole family down to the Farmers Market next Monday, from 2 - 4 pm, for our pumpkin painting day!
Our market runs every Monday, from 2-7 pm, through Nov. 24, at 1662 Springfield Avenue (near the Springfield Gazebo). Follow our Farmers Market on Instagram for details on vendors, live music & more.
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SENIORS FALL PROGRAMMING
It's good to be 55+ in Maplewood! Join us this fall for all sorts of senior fun, including a Halloween party, an OMITB binge, pickleball open play and group meditation. And those are just a few options!
For the full lineup of Community Service's robust senior offerings, you'll want to subscribe to their independent Community Services Newsletter. This jam-packed weekly newsletter covers Senior Services, Youth Sports & the Maplewood Pool.
 BLOOD DRIVE: Maplewood is proud to be partnering with Vitalant to host a town blood drive inside the DeHart Community Center on November 6th from 2 - 6 pm. You can reserve an appointment by following the link here (preferred option) or enter as a walk-in. If you choose to donate make sure to bring a valid photo ID. Whether you make an appointment online or not, Vitalant staff will pre-screen all patients before donating to make sure they are eligible.
TAX PAYMENT: Just a reminder, your final quarterly tax payment of the year is due November 1, 2025 (the 10-day grace period ends November 10, 2025). The easiest way to make tax payments is with our online AUTOPAY system. You can also pay by cash or check (made out to “Township of Maplewood”) in person at our Tax Office, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm. We cannot take forms of payments like debit, credit, ApplePay, etc. in person; & we do not have the ability to make change at this time. Get full details on all the ways to pay on our website.
SOCIAL SERVICES HELP: Need help applying for social services online? Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) provides free assistance to sign up for housing assistance, medical appointments, food stamps/WIC, disability benefits & more. Check in at the Hilton Branch Library (1688 Springfield Avenue) on Saturdays, 11 am -1 pm, to get started.
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, the Maplewood Pool & 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? Head to their website where you can sign up for their newsletter & follow them on Instagram here.
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