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Happy Wednesday, Maplewood. It's chilly again this week, but those magnolias & cherry blossoms are in full bloom and our town is full of vibrant color again. With spring & summer officially on the brain, here's the latest from Town Hall.
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MAPLEWOOD POOL REGISTRATION
Our May 23 opening of the Maplewood Pool will be here before you know it & Maplewood Pool registration is officially live!
Take advantage of our Early Bird pricing (which decreased again this year!) through June 1. Register as an individual, couple or family at our Maplewood Rec Desk today.
Note: Maplewood Pool will be open weekends only through June 21; and then weekday hours kick in as schools let out for the summer.
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SPRING RAKE OUT
It's about that time! The Dept. of Public Works' 2026 Spring Rake Out is scheduled for April 22 to May 15. Find your zone, pickup day & DPW's ground rules for pickup at http://www.maplewoodnj.gov/government/department-of-public-works/spring-rake-out.
TREE SAPLING GIVEAWAY
Maplewood Township's Dept. of Public Works is hosting its annual Tree Sapling Giveaway day on Saturday, April 25.
Roll by the DPW parking lot (359 Boyden Avenue) between 8 am - 12 pm for your free tree in honor of Arbor Day.
Get there early, as it's first come, first serve, until the 200+ trees run out.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR & BIKE RODEO
Come one, come all! Maplewood Health Department will be hosting our annual Health Fair on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am - 1 pm in DeHart Park.
Come snag your free health screenings, alongside preventative services such as mammograms & cholesterol screenings. There will be free food, prizes and giveaways from our wide array of sponsors - as well as free kids bike lessons from the Maplewood Police Department! These lessons are free but you should register online here.
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TALK TO THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
Got something on your mind? Nothing beats bumping into one of your elected officials in town! Join members of our Township Committee at the corner of Maplewood Avenue & Baker Street this Saturday, April 11, from 10am -12 pm, to ask questions, share ideas, voice concerns, find out about upcoming events, or just plain-old say hi.
If you can’t make it this weekend, join them at one of their other scheduled Saturday talks (hosted at various locations around town):
4/11:10 am -12 pm at Maplewood Ave. & Baker St.
5/9: 10 am -12 pm at Springfield Ave. Walgreens
6/13: 10 am -12 pm at DeHart Park
7/11: 10 am - 12 pm at Memorial Park Civic House
9/19: 10 am - 12 pm at Irvington & Parker Ave.
10/10: 10 am -12 pm at DPW Recycling
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CELEBRATE AMERICA
On Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 4 pm, Durand-Hedden House is presenting Celebrate America - an interactive living history encampment on their Maplewood grounds to mark 250 years since the Revolution. Tickets are free, but donations are welcomed. Reserve your tickets today.
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SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION
This week marks the start of Early Voting for the Special General Election (April 16) to fill Mikie Sherrill's now-vacant seat in New Jersey's 11th congressional district.
Take a look at a sample ballot, as well as a rundown of early voting locations and more at www.maplewoodnj.gov/election.
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UGO & MAXINE GIANNINI ART EXHIBITION & FILM SCREENING
April 18 at The Woodland:
🎨 Art Exhibition — 5 PM
Ugo & Maxine: Art, Love, & War
Explore a powerful selection of Ugo’s wartime drawings alongside his later work, plus pieces from Maxine.
📍 The Woodland Parlor
💫 Free & open to the public
🎬 Film Screening — 7 PM
Ugo Giannini: An Artist at War
Followed by a conversation with filmmaker Steve Nemsick & Maxine Giannini.
📍 The Woodland Great Hall
🎟 Ticketed event, get tickets here
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OPEN GYM TOMORROW
Calling all CHS students looking for Open Gym hoops, free food, drinks and community fun. Maplewood & South Orange Police Department's popular Thursday Open Gym program is a fun, once-a-month opportunity for local teenagers to engage with our community in a positive and meaningful way. Every time we build stronger relationships with our younger community members, while providing them with a fun, safe and welcoming environment, we bridge the gap a little more. Upcoming dates include APRIL 9, MAY 14 & JUNE 4. Teens can meet in the CHS Main Gym at 4 p.m.
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 MAPLEWOOD HEALTH DEPARTMENT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTER: The Maplewood Health Department is moving! Over the next few weeks, the Department will be transitioning to their new location at 129 Boyden Avenue, repurposing the building that most recently housed the interim library. The new location will be named the Maplewood Health Department and Community Support Center. Telephone assistance and service referrals remain available by calling 973-762-8120, ext. 2007. During the transition, the Clerk’s Office at Maplewood Town Hall can assist with processing licensing or restaurant re-inspection fee payments.
REPORT POTHOLES: We encourage residents to report any potholes you encounter while driving or walking, as it helps us identify areas that require immediate attention. To report a pothole, head to our REPORT A CONCERN FORM on our website. This form also allows residents to report other issues such as litter, recycling, rodents, streetlights, outages, and trees.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE: Essex County will be hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Day on Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 AM - 4 PM. See their rules on what can be dropped, as well as details on how to drop it at their Public Works Facility (99 W. Bradford Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ) on thier flyer.
MEMORIAL LIBRARY SURVEY: Maplewood Memorial Library is calling on you to help shape the future of our services by participating in a survey. We're developing a new strategic plan to guide services, programs and priorities for the next few years. YOUR input is essential to ensuring the library meets the evolving needs of residents of all ages and backgrounds.https://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/library-news-blog/2026/3/24/library-survey
WORK WITH US: Ditch the commute and come work with Maplewood Township! We're currently hiring for a Recreation Division Manager, Summer Camp Director, Confidential Records Clerk & 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.
NEW BOARD ALERT: Be a part of a new Rent Leveling Board, recently created to discuss housing reforms to promote justice, equity & affordability. The Board is responsible for reviewing rent increase inquiries, overseeing compliance with the Township’s rent control ordinance, evaluating landlord hardship applications, and helping ensure fair, transparent housing practices for both tenants & property owners. Volunteers should be Maplewood residents interested in housing policy, community service, and balanced decision‑making - and can apply online here today.
MEMORY CAFE: The Neuroscience Society at Seton Hall University and Maplewood Library are coming together to offer Memory Cafe events this spring at Maplewood Memorial Library. The Memory Cafe is a dementia-friendly social gathering: a safe and welcoming space where participants can interact and connect with community members over an engaging lunch, arts and crafts, live music, and other activities beneficial for relaxation, stress reduction, and cognitive improvement. The next one is planned for April 18, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, in the Maplewood Memorial Library Create Space on the lower level at 51 Baker St. No registration required.
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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