 Gobble Gobble, Maplewood! Happy Thanksgiving Week and a reminder that Town Hall is closed Thursday (11/27) & Friday (11/28).
Reading this week's newsletter in front of little ones? See if they can find our tiny Town Hall Turkey hanging out in the header photo above. (Hint: We hear the lil' gobbler plays ball, who knew?)
You know who's never on holiday? Those lovely falling leaves. Scroll to the end of this newsletter for our printable leaf pickup map & schedule, and don't forget to subscribe today to tap into our newsletters & official news briefs.
TREE & MENORAH LIGHTINGS
Who's cuter than Maplewood come December? Make the most of the holiday season by planning up your weekend fun now. From Dickens Village to our annual Springfield Gazebo tree lighting, we've got you covered. For more information on Dickens Village, head to https://maplewoodvillagenj.com/dickens-village.
2026 COMMUTER RATES
Maplewood recently adopted a fee increase beginning January 1, 2026, in the following areas: Jitney Pass (now $165); Commuter Pass (now $400); and Combo Pass (now $415).
The per-ride fee did not change; and there will not be a pay early option to avoid the fee. Also, the hybrid/electric vehicle 25% discount remains the same; and prices will be prorated by 50% beginning July 1. (Please Note: You cannot buy a half-year for use in the first half of the year, only the second.)
For more detailed information, including how to purchase or renew passes, please visit the Township’s Parking & Jitney page.
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HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
Out, loud & so very proud. Maplewood, New Jersey has earned a 2025 Human Rights High Score badge for garnering a near-perfect rating (96/100) in the @humanrightscampaign Foundation’s Municipal Equality Index! The MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are in cities and towns across the country. Read the full report and learn how you can support the LGBTQ+ community here: hrc.org/MEI
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TYPE C PERMIT
What's a Type C permit? Here's the skinny: Maplewood Township recently passed an ordinance allowing residents in two- or three-family homes with single-wide driveways located within the R-2-4 Zoning District to apply for overnight parking for one (1) vehicle per household. Read the full story under our Township News section on our home page to see if you qualify, how to find your zone, and how to apply if you meet the requirements.
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1978 HOLIDAY ART MARKET
For two days and two hours, the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center (1978 Springfield Ave.) will be transformed into a vibrant local arts market boutique featuring thoughtfully selected works by local artists, makers, and designers, curated by Aimee Mower Lally in collaboration with Maria Savidis Markatos.
Pre-Opening Sale: Thursday, 12/4 from 6PM to 8PM
Open Hours: Saturday, 12/6 & Sunday, 12/7 from 11AM to 4PM
Meet Our Artists & View Their Work
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RIDGEWOOD ROAD MEETING
Join the Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday, Dec. 4th at 7:30 PM, at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd,) for a community workshop focused on the Ridgewood Road area's history and how it can be preserved. Can't come in person? Stream it live (or watch the recording later) via Zoom: tinyurl.com/MaplewoodHPC
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WINTER COMMUNITY SERVICES
A JOI-sey twist on Christmas Carol, Puppy Yoga, Maplewood Glee Club & a Safe Sitter Course. That's just a few events our Community Services is cooking up this winter. For the full lineup of Community Service's offerings, you'll want to subscribe to their independent Community Services Newsletter, which covers Recreation, Senior Services & the Maplewood Pool. Sign up for their offerings at the online Rec Desk.
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.).
Maplewood Memorial Library: Our new library is featured in @library_journal "The Year in Architecture 2025" issue, noted for its sustainability features as New Jersey’s first LEED Gold–certified library. Here are the library's holiday hours this week:
Wednesday, November 26th: 10AM - 1PM
Thursday, November 27th: CLOSED
Friday, November 28th: CLOSED
Saturday, November 29th:
MAIN LIBRARY: 10AM - 5PM
HILTON BRANCH: 10AM - 1PM
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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