Happy Wednesday, Maplewood. Do we dare to dream it's finally warming up a bit? We'll take a balmy 42' high today as a reminder of warmer days ahead. In the meantime, let's talk February news.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February is Black History Month, and our Division of Arts & Culture, in collaboration with local nonprofit, community, cultural, and business partners, will be presenting artistic, cultural, and educational events all month long!
Events are being updated regularly, so check back often at www.maplewoodartsandculture.org/mbhm to stay locked into BHM events.
Curious about Division of Arts & Culture events in general? Sign up for their weekly newsletter here.
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
The public is invited to join us for our 49th annual SOMA Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The march will begin at the Indiana Parking Lot (corner of Indiana & Springfield) at 2 p.m., and follow with a remembrance service at St. Joseph Catholic Church (767 Prospect St.). Holocaust Survivor Eva Weiner will be the keynote speaker; and Youth Minister Christopher Kaiser will receive the Sister Rose Thering Education Award.
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MAPLEWOOD ARTS SURVEY
Maplewood Township's Division of Arts and Culture, in conjunction with the Maplewood Arts Council, is working to understand how residents use our public spaces for arts & culture activities. They would love to hear from you!
Take the 8-to-10-minute survey now.
Your input will help them make our vibrant arts and cultural scene engaging and accessible for all!
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UPCOMING JITNEY SCHEDULES
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ADULT HEALTH SCREENINGS
Maplewood Health Dept. has two upcoming adult health screenings - one today, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Senior Center Valentine Party at 106 Burnett Avenue.
Catch their next one Feb. 13 at the Baird Community Center (5 Mead Street, South Orange) from 11-3 p.m.
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PUPPY YOGA
Looking for a sweet way to enjoy Valentine's Day weekend? Join us February 15 for Puppy Yoga! Sign up for one of two sessions at Maplewood's Online Rec Desk today! (NOTE: Puppy Yoga will now be held in the Burgdorff Center Community Room at 10 Durand Rd.)
💡Township Tip💡 Want to stay on top of all kinds of fun events like this? Maplewood Township's Community Services Dept., which oversees sports, rec, camps, the Maplewood Pool & senior services, sends out a newsletter every Friday listing all their events & offerings. Sign up today.
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DEHART PARK REHABILITATION
In 2025, Maplewood Township began to discuss plans to rehabilitate DeHart Park, holding public meetings to discuss rehabilitation of the athletic fields (Phase I) and surrounding amenities (Phase II).
The next public hearing, to go over details in relation to the grant application for Phase II, is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Maplewood Town Hall (574 Valley Street). You can watch by Zoom at www.maplewoodnj.gov/zoom. Head to www.maplewoodnj.gov/dehart-rehabilitation to see concept plans, cost estimates and more.
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 REMINDER FROM SOUTH ESSEX FIRE DEPT: If your pipes are frozen, please contact a licensed plumber - do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes using any type of open flame, as this can cause a fire in your home or business. If a pipe breaks or you experience flooding, please call 911 immediately. Also, remember to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ice. Accessible hydrants can make a critical difference in an emergency.
FILM READY: Last summer, Maplewood completed the Film Ready New Jersey Program, so it's pretty cool to see the new trailer for American Classic. The film, starring Laura Linney, Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney, was shot primarily in and around Maplewood - we're spying the Burgdorf, Maplewood train station, downtown & more.
2026 RECYCLING CALENDAR: The 2026 Recycling Calendar is now in printable format for thy fridge. For weekly reminders on recycling, follow us on social media or download TC Member Nancy Adams' favorite recycling reminder app: https://www.recyclecoach.com.
MPD LAUNCHES BLUE ENVELOPE PROGRAM TO ASSIST DRIVERS WITH AUTISM: Maplewood Police Department launched the Blue Envelope Program this January to create safer interactions between law enforcement and individuals with autism during routine traffic stops. Drivers with autism are issued a distinct blue envelope to store essential driving documents (e.g. driver’s license, registration, insurance information), which serves as an immediate visual cue to the officer to modify their communication approach. To receive a Blue Envelope, stop by the Police Department at 1618 Springfield Avenue; or email Officer Byron Lewin at Blewin@maplewoodnj.gov (Subject Line: Blue Envelope).
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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