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Happy Wednesday, Maplewood. Summer officially arrives June 21, but it sure feels like we're getting started now that the Maplewood Pool is open on weekends & our Maplewood Farmers Market is up & running every Monday! Enjoy that abundant sunshine & here is the latest out of Town Hall.
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WATCH ME WIPP, WATCH ME AUTOPAY
Your 2026 combined sewer/stormwater bill has been mailed; and this combined bill was due June 8, 2025, with a 30-day grace period.
Billed amounts are also available on our Maplewood Township website through our WIPP online payment system. This is the easiest way to see what you owe, pay your bill, and optionally register for recurring payments via AUTOPAY.
If registering for AUTOPAY, please do so by June 12th to have your 2026 charges scheduled and paid before the end of the grace period. An electronic notice will be sent to you before payments are drawn. If you prefer to pay by check, please send two separate checks: one for stormwater charges; and a second check for the combined sewer charges. *WIPP/Autopay can also be used for quarterly tax payments.
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MAPLEWOOD SUMMER OF SOCCER
Get ready to celebrate the World Cup!
June 11 – Mexico in Maplewood Day
Cheer on co-host Mexico as they take on South Africa at 3 pm! Enjoy themed food, drinks, specials, and game-day fun at local businesses.
June 12 – Team USA Opener
Join us as Team USA kicks off its World Cup journey against Paraguay! Grab your friends, wear your red, white, and blue, and support local businesses while you watch the match.
June 25 – Village Watch Party & Outdoor Movie
We'll start the evening with a family-friendly outdoor screening of "Air Bud: World Pup" in Memorial Park (6 pm) - and then shut down Maplewood Ave. at 9 pm for a street-wide watch party of the game.
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RIDGEWOOD ROAD
Join the Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission Monday, June 22, at 7:30 pm at The Woodland, for a community workshop focused on preserving character and managing change in the Ridgewood Rd. neighborhood. Topics for the meeting include: what potential historic designation means for Ridgewood property owners; what is reviewed, expedited, or exempt under HPC review; and what happens next, including the designation process and public input. This is an info-driven, listen-and-learn session—no decisions are being made at this meeting. The meeting will also be streamed live via Zoom: tinyurl.com/MaplewoodHPC and a recording will be available at www.historicmaplewood.com.
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MAPLEWOOD FARMERS MARKET RETURNS
Maplewood Farmers Market is back! Every Monday through November, meet us at the Springfield Gazebo (corner of Vermont St.), between 2-7 pm, for farm-fresh fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses & pies, plus a slew of local specialty vendors, occasional live music & free health screenings from Maplewood Health Department.
This year's vendors include Stony Hill Farm; Barry’s Farm Stand; Cereal Dreams; Flounder Brewing Company; Top Shelf Plus; Thelis Coffee; CFA Soap; Grandma Emmas; Pallet Brewing; Taste of the Caribbean; Pickles Olives, Etc.; Emulsion MX; Hudson Grinding; Hoffman Bread; Aunt Lullie’s; Sip Haus; Bebes All Natural; Blooming Brew; Saint Rocco treats & more.
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PRIDE MONTH
It's Pride Month in Maplewood! This is a month to celebrate the history of LGBTQIA+; and to recognize all of the amazing LGBTQIA+ contributions to society. Join us as we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusivity with our friends & neighbors.
From Pride Under The Stars to Troublemakers Art Reception, NJ Pride Festival and Psycho Beach Party, there's still so much fun left this month. Check out the full schedule at www.outinmapso.org.
For a closer look at the expansive NJ Pride Festival, head to their website.
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VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON AFFORDABLE ENERGY
Is clean energy a "green luxury" or a tool for economic justice? Join our own Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema and energy policy expert Alex Ambrose (NJ Policy Perspective) on June 17 at 7:30 pm for a deep-dive conversation on affordable energy.
In this free virtual Town Hall, they will discuss how transitioning to renewables can lower household costs and build community wealth.
Sign up for the ZOOM link at tr.ee/SOMA_energy.
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ROOSEVELT PARK GRANT
Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission has been awarded a $40,000 grant to conduct a historic resources survey of the Roosevelt Park neighborhood.
The Commission is excited to partner with Architectural Heritage Consultants to document and further explore the neighborhood's rich history. They are expected to begin fieldwork in the next few weeks, which includes photographing properties from public streets and sidewalks (no access to private property will be required). Roosevelt Park is an early 20th century residential development on land that was once the estate of Cornelius Van Schaack ("C.V.S.") Roosevelt Jr., uncle of President Theodore Roosevelt. C.V.S. Roosevelt's country home - known as The Hickories - once stood on the site, and its original entrance road, Hickory Drive, is still used today.
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MPD JUNIOR ACADEMY
Calling all cadets! Maplewood Police Junior Academy is back, this August 3-10, from 8 am to 3 pm.
Join us for a week of hands-on learning, field trips, team building and fun activities. This program is designed to give our rising 6-8 graders a behind-the-scenes look into public safety. Field trips are planned for the US National Guard Armory, Essex County Police Academy, FunPlex & more.
To register, head to www.maplewoodpd.org
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PROSPECT & OAKLAND
Maplewood Township is piloting a new traffic pattern that prohibits left hand turns at the two Prospect St. and Oakland Rd. intersections. Electronic signs are posted on site, advising drivers of the change. The pilot program is part of a proposed redesign of Prospect St. that has been discussed at 3 public meetings (April 28, May 4 and May 26). The Township is looking to repave the entire length of Prospect St. this year; with discussions to add dedicated bike lanes in several areas, a stop sign at Elmwood, and other improvements to increase pedestrian, cyclist & motor vehicle safety.
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SUMMER HALF-DAY CAMPS
Got a few mystery weeks on the calendar for your kids this summer? Our fun, easy half-day camps for basketball & tennis still have spots open! Register today at the Maplewood Rec Desk.
  DRIVE4DATA AWARD: Maplewood was awarded a Drive4Data Certificate of Achievement from The New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition for 2025 for our continued leadership in advancing clean transportation throughout New Jersey, via our commitment to cleaner air, reduced petroleum use, and sustainable fleet operations. In 2025, our large electric fleet of cars, buses, jitneys & more reduced 23,661 gallons of gasoline!
CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR VILLAGE MURAL PROJECT: Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA) is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new temporary public mural project in the heart of Maplewood Village. The site-specific mural will be installed at Village Coffee, located at 164 Maplewood Avenue, and is intended to celebrate the creativity, vibrancy, and community spirit that define Maplewood while complementing the historic charm of the Village.
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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