February, we hear you: don't roll the credits just yet. More snow this morning; commuting is a team sport; and a delayed opening for SOMSD schools. On the bright side, our annual Spring Egg Hunt date is on lock! Onwards & upwards...
SNOW CLEARING
Remember to clear your sidewalks of snow & ice within 24 hours from the end of snowfall. Use sand or salt on ice that cannot be removed. Also, it is unlawful to place, plow, or deposit snow or ice into a roadway that has already been plowed. Please clear snow from 3 feet around any fire hydrant on your property, and don't forget - corner properties are responsible for clearing the access to crosswalks.
See a neighbor who hasn't shoveled their sidewalk? Check on them if you can - especially if they are elderly or live alone - and you can always clock your good deed for the day and help them shovel!
A big thank you to our Dept. of Public Works, Maplewood Police Dept., South Essex Fire Dept. & all the other groups who worked through this week's blizzard to make our streets safer for residents.
DPW crews will continue to work throughout this week to improve our roadway conditions. Those looking to report a concern can use our Report A Concern Portal.
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
In honor of Women’s History Month, Maplewood’s business districts will once again transform into a community-wide art gallery all month long in March. Join us for the kick-off tomorrow night, 2/26, at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd.) from 5:45-8 p.m. to meet the artists and preview sample artwork on display.
Check out our SOMA Women's History Month website for more events throughout March, including our annual Wear White for Women Town Hall gathering on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. (574 Valley Street). This is always a beautiful moment to pause, acknowledge how far women have come (and how far we still have to go) and recognize our local women leaders who serve or have served our community.
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JUST LIKE A GIRL*
Join us March 7 for the opening reception of Just Like A Girl*, a collaborative exhibition at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center that aims to challenge stereotypes & showcase the creativity, strength, and vision of young female artists, ages 10-20.
*All artists are female or identify as female or non-binary.
💡Township Tip💡Interested in Division of Arts & Culture events? Sign up for their weekly newsletter here.
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SPRING EGG HUNT
Save the date! Our annual Spring Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 in Memorial Park, at noon sharp! There will be crafts, music & more. Register online for this free event at Maplewood Rec Desk.
💡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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WORK WITH US!
Come work with Maplewood Township! We're hiring for an Accounting Assistant, Building Attendant, Staff Engineer & more...
Bookmark our JOBS page today and find your perfect fit today.
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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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 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.
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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