 It's almost Halloween, Maplewood! Have a blast & stay safe out there - and be sure to drop into the Village Friday afternoon for our annual Halloween Parade (details below)! As always, don't forget to subscribe today to tap into our newsletters & official news briefs.
A NOTE FROM THE TOWNSHIP ON OUR RAINBOW CROSSWALK
In 2018, Maplewood was proud to install a rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of Valley Street and Oakview Avenue to celebrate and honor diversity and inclusion within the community. Unfortunately, the crosswalk was temporarily removed yesterday as part of Essex County’s ongoing intersection improvements along Valley Street. The County has informed us they are required to install a standard crosswalk at this intersection in order to meet project requirements – but as we did seven years ago, Maplewood Township fully intends to work with Eseex County to reinstall our beloved rainbow crosswalk as soon as the County permits in 2026.
WOODLAND RESTORATION GRANT
With the help of a new state preservation grant awarded on September 25, Maplewood’s historic building, The Woodland (60 Woodland Road), is getting a restoration starting in 2026. The Township of Maplewood was awarded a grant of $702,850 for The Woodland from the New Jersey Historic Trust, as part of a state-wide initiative to save and promote historic sites throughout New Jersey. The grant will be used for work in The Woodland’s Great Hall, including structural upgrades in the roof, restoration of wood doors and sidelights, removal of aluminum siding and trim, and revealing of the windows (shown here in photo from 1930) above the side doorways. Read the full story here.
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2025 MAPLEWOOD LEAF PICKUP SCHEDULE
Leaf Pickup started this week! 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.).
HALLOWEEN PARADE
T-2 days until Halloween! Head down to Maplewood Village from 3:30-5:30 for this year's annual Halloween Parade!
This year's fun, presented by SOMA Chamber of Commerce, promises loads of candy, fun & costumes - and wraps just in time to hit dinner before the next round of trick-or-treating begins.
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2025 EARLY VOTING
Early Voting began 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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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 every Monday in November, from 2-7 pm, at 1662 Springfield Avenue (near the Springfield Gazebo). Stonybrook Farms, Cereal Dreams, Flounder Brewing, Rabble Coffee, Vesco Pickles - the list of great vendors goes on, so get there while you can!
Follow our Farmers Market on Instagram for more details on vendors, live music & more.
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FALL SPORTS
Join us this fall for all sorts of active rec programming, aimed at adults, kids & seniors. For the full lineup of Community Service's recreation offerings, you'll want to subscribe to their independent Community Services Newsletter. This jam-packed newsletter, issued every Friday from our Community Services Dept., covers Youth & Adult Sports, Senior Services & the Maplewood Pool.
Already know what your after? Sign up at the Rec Desk today.
 MAPLEWOOD WALKING TOURS: Join the Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission and the Durand-Hedden House and Garden Association for two guided neighborhood walks this November! Explore the history, development, notable residents, and distinctive architecture of College Hill (November 8) and Ridgewood Road (November 15) — and discover the stories that make these communities unique. Email commission@historicmaplewood.com with any questions.
College Hill Walking Tour: Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. Meet at corner of Oberlin St. & Tuscan Rd.
Ridgewood Road Walking Tour: Saturday, Nov. 15, 10:00 am, Meet at Morrow Memorial Church
WE'RE HIRING: Maplewood Township is on the hunt for a Manager for our Recreation Division. Under the direction of our Director of Community Services, this role would be responsible for the organization and supervision of a variety of recreational sports and activities. A full job description can be found here. Interested applicants can mail a cover letter & resume to Melissa Mancuso, mmancuso@maplewoodnj.gov using the subject line: MANAGER OF RECREATION.
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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