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Happy Wednesday, Maplewood. April is flying by, and summer will be here before you know it. Our Township camps still have some spots open, so grab your spot today at our online Rec Desk. Oh, and we are still hiring for a Pool Manager, so get that application in today.
INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND
Maplewood Township broke ground on their Inclusive Playground at Maplecrest Park last week!
The new playground will be located near the existing playgrounds; and includes bathroom upgrades in the nearby shelter house. It’s on track to be finished this summer with the help of a $750,000 grant from New Jersey Green Acres and funding from Maplewood's Open Space Trust Fund.
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SPRINGFIELD SPEED LIMIT
Springfield Avenue has a new speed limit! The speed limit along Springfield Avenue has been reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph.
This change was made after evaluating vehicle speeds along the corridor, with an interest in improving safety for all modes of transportation.
Please do your part & drive safely!
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MAPLEWOOD SUMMER OF SOCCER
Get ready for a summer of fun as Maplewood gears up for the FIFA World Cup to land in New Jersey this summer.
We kick things off at Springfield Avenue's Annual MayFest on Sunday, May 17, when the NYNJ Host Committee will be rolling up their Double Decker party bus for all sorts of fun.
And you'll want to clear your calendar for Thursday, June 25, when Maplewood will kick the evening off with a family movie (Air Bud: World Pup) in Memorial Park, followed by a street-wide watch party along Maplewood Avenue.
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MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION
Maplewood Township has begun work to upgrade the stormwater system at the intersection of Maplewood Avenue & Baker Street, and the work will require a traffic detour. Maplewood Village businesses remain open, and the Baker Street Parking Lot remains accessible from the Ridgewood Road direction.
The project is expected to be completed by mid-May. We appreciate your patience and encourage the continued patronage of our local businesses.
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Django à Gogo Festival
Join us May 12–17, 2026 for an unforgettable celebration of gypsy jazz, featuring world-renowned guitarist, and Maplewood resident, Stephane Wrembel and an incredible lineup of international artists.
Featured Performances:
May 13 –The Woodland - Django New Orleans (9-piece ensemble blending New Orleans brass with jazz manouche) + special guests
May 14 – The Woodland - Stephane Wrembel Band + Special Guests (including pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and guitarists Gismo Graf, Sébastien Félix & Angelo Debarre)
Tickets & registration: http://www.Djangoagogo.com
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MAPSO SUMMER SLAM
Maplewood Community Services presents MapSo Summer Slam Basketball Camp. Come have fun and get better in the summer sun! Sessions are 9-12 p.m. at Memorial Park Basketball Courts. Grades K-8. $170 per week.
Session 1: JULY 6-9
Session 2: JULY 13-16
Session 3: JULY 20-23
Session 4: JULY 27-30
Sign up today at Maplewood RecDesk.
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MUSIC FOR KIDS
Our popular library music series is back!
Music for Kids, a project of the Maplewood Library, in cooperation with members of the Maplewood Arts Council, is a series of interactive musical adventures designed for children ages five to ten years old, but open to all ages.
Upcoming dates are May 16 and June 13; and there are two sessions each day (10-11 a.m. & 11:30-12:30 p.m.) in the Memorial Library at 51 Baker Street.
See more upcoming dates & details here.
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 ELECTRIC JITNEYS: it's electric! Maplewood Township has replaced 3 of our diesel jitney with three new electric jitneys — 100% funded by the State of New Jersey. Read all about it last week's Village Green article..
SPRING RAKE OUT: The Dept. of Public Works' 2026 Spring Rake Out is 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.
PROSPECT STREET BIKE LANE & COMPLETE STREETS COMMUNITY MEETING 2: Maplewood Township invites the community to attend the second of two virtual community meetings to discuss the concept plans for the rehabilitation of Prospect Street, from Concord Avenue (at the border of Union Township) to Beach Street (at the border of South Orange Village). The Township’s plan follows the Complete Streets approach to street design, which strives to accommodate all transportation modes including walking, cycling and driving. You can view the concept plan ahead of the meetings here.
COMMUNITY MEETING 2: Tuscan Rd. to Beach St.; May 4th, 2026; 7 PM – 9 PM; ZOOM LINK: https://twp-maplewood-nj-us.zoom.us/j/85815124540
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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