 Happy Holidays, Maplewood! Our little Town Hall slows down in late December, and we hope our residents get a chance to as well. As a reminder, Town Hall and other municipal offices will close at 12:15 on Dec. 24 and 30 & close for the entire day on Dec. 25, 31 & Jan. 1.
TOWNSHIP 101: IRVINGTON AVENUE CORRIDOR
For this month's Township 101, Mayor Nancy Adams takes us us on a whirlwind tour of one of Maplewood’s under-the-radar business districts, the Irvington Avenue Corridor (where Parker Ave. connects with Clinton Ave. & Irvington Ave. on our Eastern border). From delicious sushi to cozy Italian and a beloved barber shop, Mayor Adams shows us the rounds. Check out the video here.
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OFFICIAL TOWNSHIP NEWS
You can either be the person scrambling online for info, or you can tap into Official Maplewood Township News and be the local baddie who knows all. In addition to our fantastic local newspapers (they seriously do cover it all), there are 3 ways to stay tapped in:
1) Check out the Township News section on our Maplewood Township Website.
2) Subscribe to Official Township Newsletter & News Briefs.
3) Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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2026 SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION
As Mikie Sherrill prepares to serve as governor of New Jersey, she leaves a vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. The Special Election date to fill that vacancy is set for April 16, 2026 – and the Special Primary Election is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Find key dates, deadlines, details & more on our 2026 Special Primary Election Quick Facts page on our home page: www.maplewoodnj.gov.
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2026 TC REORGANIZATION MEETING
Join us at Town Hall on January 1, 2026, at 2 p.m., to welcome Jane Collins-Colding (www.janecollinscolding.com) as she is sworn in to her first term as a Township Committeeperson.
Can't make it in person? Join us by Zoom @MaplewoodNJ.gov/Zoom or view the recording later on Youtube @MaplewdoodTownshipTV.
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BLOOD DRIVE
Every two seconds in the U.S., a person needs blood. Mark your calendars to give back this holiday by joining us at our December 30th Blood Drive at The Woodland (60 Woodland Road). We'll be there from 12-5 p.m., and donors receive a long-sleeved Red Cross t-shirt while supplies last. Schedule your appointment in advance, enter your health history online, and more at www.redcrossblood.org (enter LSLMayaandPele).
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Narnia, The Musical
This January, the Strollers present Narnia, the Musical. Four children—siblings—stumble upon (and through) a wardrobe and into the magical kingdom of Narnia. In this spellbound landscape, filled with creatures of myth and fable, the children face temptation and fear, but learn deep lessons of courage, unselfishness & wisdom that help them grow in spirit and prepare them for life in our world. Based on the magical book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, and directed by Beth Seales Hanson. Buy your tickets today.
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2026 PET LICENSE APPLICATIONS
Pet owners, you can check this one off your to-do list today. Pet licenses are required by ordinance in Maplewood. 2026 applications are open, and due by January 31, 2026.
Screenshot the QR code (then pull up in your photos to access QR) or head to www.maplewoodnj.gov/pets to get your application in today.
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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.
WINTER COMMUNITY SERVICES
2026 Senior Socials, Puppy Yoga, a Senior Driving Course & a Safe Sitter Course. That's just a few events our Community Services is cooking up in the New Year. 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.
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NJ HEALTH INSURANCE: As the year comes to a close, check out Maplewood Health Department’s overview on the upcoming changes to health insurance coverage in 2026 and how it will impact residents. For more information and resources, make sure to visit Get Covered NJ’s website here.
NJMVC MOBILE UNIT: Ever wish the DMV just like...came to you instead? Maplewood Police Dept. is making your dreams come true Dec. 29 - Jan. 2, when the NJMVC Mobile Unit (Fun Fact: It hasn't been called the DMV in NJ since 2003!) will be stationed at our own DeHart Park from 9-2 p.m. each day (minus New Year’s Day) from 9 am-2 pm. Make your appointments at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit to sign up for services like REALID, Registration Renewal, Non-Driver ID's & more. These services are available to NJ residents only.
CODE BLUE: When weather temperatures dip below 32 degrees, Essex County declares a Code Blue. Any resident in need of a heating center overnight can take refuge at the Municipal Court/Police Headquarters (1618 Springfield Avenue). Visitors will be directed to the court room until the overnight warming center at the DeHart Community Center is open and staffed, and residents can be transported over. Residents may also call the Police Department to report others who are without adequate heat or shelter and may need assistance. In emergency situations please call 9-1-1. In non-emergency situations please call Maplewood Police Department’s non-emergency line at (973) 762-1234. You can find information on our website at www.maplewoodnj.gov/residents/code-blue.
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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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