“In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” - Henry Rollins
Okay, it's not technically the first day of spring (that's March 20), but this little pocket of sunshine that rolled into town the last few days has us dreaming of all the outdoor possibilities to come. Speaking of, have you signed up for our weekly Community Services Newsletter? This department covers sports, recreation, the Maplewood Pool & senior services and puts out their own newsletter every Friday.
As a reminder: On Sunday, March 15, NJ Transit will complete their portal cutover service changes for this spring & regular schedules are expected to resume. In coordination, the Township will resume their regular Jitney schedules on Monday, March 16.
 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Maplewood & South Orange kicked off Women’s History Month on Tuesday, March 4 with their annual Wear White for Women gathering at Town Hall. Read the full proclamation here & then head to SOMA Women's History Month website for all sorts of great events (some are mentioned individually below) to celebrate women throughout the month.
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UNSUNG SHEROES
Maplewood Township & South Orange Village invite you to celebrate the extraordinary local women who strengthen, inspire, and lead our community every day.
Join us at Orange Lawn Tennis Club on Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8:30 PM, for an evening featuring a cocktail-style reception with tasty bites, a cash bar and a program celebrating this year’s honorees. Admission is free, but registration is required (register online here) & space is limited.
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WINDOWS FOR WOMEN
All month long, Maplewood Village & Springfield Ave are transformed into a walkable art gallery celebrating women artists in honor of Women’s History Month. Stroll & discover beautiful artwork in merchant windows, and support the incredible small businesses that make our community shine. Read more at Windows For Women project.
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IDEAS FESTIVAL
Join Mary Clare Jalonick in conversation with Maplewood Deputy Mayor Malia Herman at Maplewood Library on March 24 (7 p.m., Maplewood Library, 51 Baker St.) as they discuss Jalonick's critically acclaimed new book: Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6.
Jalonick delivers a deeply reported & definitive account of the violence at the Capitol told through firsthand narratives—from the rioters themselves and the police who fought them, to the lawmakers who fled the violence, and the staff, workers & reporters who were there that day, including Jalonick herself. This program is free & open to the public; and there will be copies of her book for sale & signing. Check out the rest of the 2026 Ideas Festival lineup here.
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JUST LIKE A GIRL*
Join us all month long at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center for Just Like A Girl*, a collaborative exhibition that aims to challenge stereotypes & showcase the creativity, strength, and vision of our young, local female artists, ages 10-20. The exhibit will be open every Saturday & Sunday, 4 - 7 pm, through March 29.
💡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 North (580 Valley Street), at noon sharp! There will be crafts, music, plantings, bubbles & more, but be sure to be there a little earlier than noon if you want to hunt those eggs!
Register online for this free event (to help us know how many supplies to get) at Maplewood Rec Desk.
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WORK WITH US!
Ditch the commute and come work with Maplewood Township!
We're hiring for a Building Attendant, Staff Engineer & more.
Have a teenager in your home with a blank summer slate? We're looking for summer camp counselors too! Bookmark our JOBS page today and find your perfect fit today.
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 INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND UPDATE
We are moving forward with constructing our Inclusive Playground at Maplecrest Park! The Township has awarded a construction contract and looks to break ground this spring. The new playground will be located near the existing playgrounds; and the current plan includes upgrading the bathrooms in the nearby shelter house. We will keep you updated as the project progresses!
 MEMORIAL LIBRARY FEEDBACK: Tomorrow! Thursday, March 12, at 11 a.m., at the Maplewood Senior Center. Residents aged 55+ are invited to share their thoughts & wishes for Maplewood's Memorial Library with Library Director Sarah Lester! Register to join us at www.maplewood.recdesk.com.
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE: The public is invited to join us for our 49th annual SOMA Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service next week, 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.
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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