Saturday, December 31, 2011
UNDERAGE DRINKING?
MARLON HAPPY NEW YEAR
brownlee4mtc Marlon K. Brownlee
Happy New Year 2012! Wishing everyone a happy, safe, prosperous and blessed new year!
BANK CROWD
HAPPY THIRD ANNIVERSARY
Since then, we remain a regular read for many and I remain grateful to all township officials and the Maplewood Police who continue to keep us informed, along with all of you who follow on Twitter and check here for my views and rants, as well as news.
Please keep reading and being in touch at joestrupp@yahoo.com.
Peace, Joe
Friday, December 30, 2011
MAPLEWOODSTOCK BEER GARDEN PROPOSED
Is this a good idea? Let them know what you think.
Agenda HERE
TOWN HALL NEW YEAR'S WEEKEND
Watch newly elected TC member India Larrier get sworn in and Mayor Vic De Luca also take the oath for another term on the TC and fourth straight year as mayor.
PROFETA FAREWELL
Read it all HERE:
“It’s not what’s next. It’s really a continuation,” said Deputy Mayor for the Environment Fred Profeta, when asked recently about his plans after Jan. 1, 2012, when he steps down from the Maplewood Township Committee after nine years of service.
Profeta announced last spring that he would not run for re-election. When he leaves office on Jan. 1, Profeta will have served three three-year terms on the Committee — four of those years as Mayor of Maplewood.
Profeta leaves quite a legacy. He will be remembered for his efforts to improve communications with the public, the construction of the new police and municipal court building on Springfield Avenue, his efforts to incorporate sustainable environmental practices into every aspect of Maplewood life, and his penchant to speak his mind — sometimes sparking controversy.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
SCHOOL'S OUT MONDAY
Reminder from the South Orange Maplewood School District:
The district will be closed on January 2, 2012. Schools and the district will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Please feel free to review the revised 2011-12 school calendar at your convenience.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year!
I'M BACK!!!!
Back on the web and scouting for more interesting stuff.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
BURGLARIES, CAR PART THEFT MARK WEEK
December 21, 2011: Burglary. On 12/21/11, officers responded to an Irvington Avenue condominium on a report of a residential burglary. The homeowner reported that she was on the second floor of the home asleep with her young child when she was alerted that her home had possibly been broken into. The homeowner checked the first floor and discovered that an unknown suspect had apparently broken a window to gain entry before removing a lap top computer, a purse and a Karate bag.
December 21, 2011: Robbery. On 12/21/11, officers responded to an Irvington Avenue Chinese restaurant on a report of a robbery in progress. Witnesses reported that two suspects had entered the store and one had stated, “Don’t move” while pointing a gun at a female employee who works the register. The second suspect then jumped over the counter and grabbed approximately $200-300 cash from the register. Both suspects then fled south onto Franklin Terrace.
The subject holding the gun is described as a medium-complected black male, approximately 6’2”, thin build, approximately 20 years old. He was wearing a black mask, and a grey coat with a hood connected. The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’6” to 5’9” tall, medium build, possibly in his teens. He was wearing a colorful scarf covering his mouth, with a coffee colored coat with a flower design as well as baggy brown pants.
December 22, 2011: Theft. On 12/22/11, officers responded to the Maplewood Library on Baker Street on a report of a theft. A library patron reported that he left his Apple iPOD Touch unattended at approximately 5:00 pm for about 5 minutes and subsequently noticed it was missing.
December 25, 2011: Burglary. On 12/25/11, officers responded to a Berkeley Street residence on a report of a burglary. The homeowner reported that between the hours 3:00 pm and 11:30 pm unknown suspect(s) entered her residence through a basement window and removed two jars containing $75-100 in change.
December 26, 2011: Burglary (Arrests Made). On 12/26/11, officers responded to a Millburn Avenue business on a report of a burglary in progress. An alert resident had observed two men loading car parts into a nearby vehicle and notified police. Officer S. Reeves and Detective A. Sally arrived quickly and apprehended the suspects, Michael T. Palmer, 46, of 292 So. 6th St., Newark, NJ and Larry D. Clemmons, 53, of 18 Liberty Street, Irvington, NJ.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
CELL PHONE THEFT
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
DID THIEVES STEAL GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS
Also other transgressions, including two on the previous troubled Jacoby Street:
Maplewood Police Department
Press Release
December 20, 2011
December 16, 2011: Burglary to Vehicle (Arrest Made). On 12/16/11, officers responded to a Brookwood Drive residence on a report of a burglary to a vehicle. The caller had observed an individual in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. The suspect then fled towards Laurel Ave. Within minutes, officers located and stopped a male fitting the description identified as Ebon Hodge, 23, of 1304 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ. Hodge was subsequently positively identified and arrested on charges of Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools.
December 16, 2011: Package Theft. On 12/15/11, a Valley Street resident reported that unknown actor(s) removed clothing valued at $ 100 from a package that had been delivered to his residence at approximately 1:33 pm.
December 16, 2011: Stolen Motor Vehicle. On 12/16/11, a Hillcrest Road resident reported that unknown suspect(s) removed his 2007 Mitsubishi between 4:30 pm on 12/14/11 and 9:00 am on 12/15/11.
December 19, 2011: Package Theft. On 12/19/11, a Parker Avenue resident reported that unknown actor(s) removed a pair of Ugg boots that had been delivered by UPS on 12/02/12.
December 19, 2011: Robbery. On 12/19/11, a New Brunswick, NJ, resident reported that he was robbed in the area of Schaeffer Rd. and Jacoby Street at approximately 4:00 pm. The victim reported that while walking on Jacoby Street, the suspect pulled a tee-shirt up over his face, and then placed a handgun to his chest. The suspect stated, “Where’s it at? Give it up” before removing $350 from the victim’s pants pockets. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 33 years old, 6’1” tall, a goatee, wearing sunglasses, brown jacket, and a black hooded sweatshirt under the jacket.
December 20, 2011: Stolen Motor Vehicle. On 12/20/11, a Jacoby Street resident reported that her 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee was removed by a black male, approximately 18 years old, wearing a black hat and a black pea coat while it warmed up in her driveway. The vehicle then left the area on Boyden Ave. towards Irvington.
LATEST MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVELING PLAN
The South Orange-Maplewood School District unveiled its much anticipated middle school restructuring plan on Monday night — throwing in a twist with the somewhat surprise announcement that the district was recommending adoption of the Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate over the course of the next five years.
The IB program promises more rigor — according to proponents and district leaders — while enabling the district to accelerate de-leveling. Students would be moved into grade-level courses or Honors, Advanced Honors or accelerated courses depending on the subject and their grade. In all cases, it appears that at least one level would be deleted (if not two, as would be the case in 8th grade science and social studies, for example).
Monday, December 19, 2011
MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVELING ON AGAIN TONIGHT
You can also bring up any topics, such as, perhaps, the needless charter school idea that could add to our already too-high taxes.
Agenda below:
AGENDAPUBLIC BOARD MEETING Monday, December 19, 2011 | |||||||
7:30 PM | REGULAR MEETING | ||||||
Call to Order – Announcement of Notice Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Board Acknowledgement Board Recognition Approve Board Minutes: (Executive & Public Session Minutes November 21, 2011 & Public Session Minutes December 5, 2011) | |||||||
OATH OF OFFICE – Michael Anderson – Alternate Student Representative to the BOE | |||||||
7:35 PM | SUPERINTENDENT’S MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT ON DISTRICT GOALS | ||||||
7:50 PM | DISCUSSION
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8:30 PM | HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS | ||||||
9:10 PM | DISCUSSION
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10:00 PM | ACTION | ||||||
2827 | Personnel Fiscal | ||||||
2828 | Personnel Substitute | ||||||
2829 | Transfer/Removal Of Non Domiciled Students | ||||||
2830 | Special Ed Out Of District | ||||||
2831 | Approve 2011-2012 Nursing Service Plan | ||||||
2832 | Field Trip | ||||||
2833 | Adopt AP French Language and Culture Curriculum | ||||||
2834 | Adopt Policy | ||||||
2835 | Student Suspension | ||||||
2836 | QSAC Submission | ||||||
2837 | Financials | ||||||
2838 | Special Education Settlement Agreement | ||||||
10:15 PM | HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS AND DELEGATIONS | ||||||
10:30 PM | NEW BUSINESS | ||||||
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