tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50808108968588348852024-03-23T09:41:41.533-04:00Maplewoodian.comNews * Views * RantsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8766125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-21537180984816354072017-06-26T12:37:00.000-04:002017-06-26T12:37:00.464-04:00MY FAREWELL TO MAPLEWOODIAN.COM, BUT NOT GOODBYE <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is with great sadness and pride that I must announce I will no longer being running Maplewoodian.com. Sadness in that it has to end after being such a major part of my life, and I hope some of yours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But pride in the work that I have been able to do during the past eight and a half years. I believe our effort to dig up important news and facts about how our township is run, how our schools are operated and how our community works have made a difference. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fortunately, the site is being acquired by <a href="https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma">TapIntoSOMA</a>, the great hyperlocal site dedicated to providing original news reporting for South Orange and Maplewood news, owned and operated by South Orange resident Fred Smith and Maplewood journalist Anna Sandler. I urge you to support them. I will also be writing a monthly column for them, under the same Maplewoodian name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And if I see something I want to report on in between columns, don't be surprised if I use TapInto to do it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started Maplewoodian.com in late 2008, partly in response to the lack of coverage of the resignation of then-Mayor Ken Pettis. But more so as a way to get the news and information out that I believed the town needed to know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since then I have prided myself on seeking to find out how our tax dollars are spent, policies made and people elected. I've been lucky to have the support of many local residents, as well as my family, who have supported the work, offered tips and scoops, and defended me against some of the opposition that did not want truth to be out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had one general journalistic rule: reveal the truth on things I felt should be known. But also have some fun. I think we accomplished both.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From tragic events like murders and accidental deaths to tax reassessments, school cuts and incoming development, I believe we did a lot to bring news to residents that might not have been found. And when powers that be sought to keep information from the public -- as the school district did last year with legal service invoices related to the CHS baseball bullying scandal -- I sued for access, and won. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was also proud to have received two state Society of Professional Journalists awards, the latest on Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But it has also taken a lot of time and effort that I wish to devote to other journalistic projects and outlets. And perhaps to some Maplewood causes and township events.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a 17-year resident of our town I remain its biggest fan and still believe this is one of the greatest places to live. But I also urge everyone not to let any leadership or public entities go unchecked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the Township government to the school district to police and local developers, I urge you to keep asking questions, demanding answers and seeking information. I will as well.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And as longtime readers know, my first message when it comes to those who run our town, schools and taxes remains the same: Remember, they work for you!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-7574206166862123572017-06-26T11:41:00.001-04:002017-06-26T11:41:29.999-04:00MAPLEWOOD'S STAR BEA MILLER IS BACK WITH NEW MUSIC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maplewood's own Bea Miller has been on a new tear this spring with new EPs and an appearance on national television at the <i>Late Late Show with Jame Corden.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">CBS replayed the appearance last Friday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See it below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Miller, the former Maplewood Middle School student who first <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/search?q=bea+miller+">broke on the national scene</a> back in 2013 on The X Factor, offered new music earlier this year on her EP <i>Chapter One: Blue</i>. Now she is out with <i>Chapter Two: Red. Chapter Three:Yellow</i> will come out this summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">More info on them <a href="http://beamiller.com/">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She explained the concept in a recent announcement video:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And see her video for the new song <i>I Can't Breathe,</i> below:</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Farmer's Market is on today in the new great space at 1848-1852 Springfield Ave. near Yale Street, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come by for fresh eats and treats.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-21759797090958438702017-06-26T08:24:00.001-04:002017-06-26T08:24:34.034-04:00ROBBERIES AND ATTEMPTED BURGLARY LEAD POLICE WEEK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">From Maplewood Police:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">June 13, 2017; Robbery; At
approximately 3 AM, two males got into an argument at the 7-11 on
Irvington Ave. One male then attempted to take the others keys before
fleeing when the police where called. Officers checked the area, but
where unable to locate the male. The victim was not injured.<br />
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June 13, 2017; Attempted Burglary; Sometime over the previous two weeks
the screen to a sun room on Lancaster Ave was cut. Entry was not made
to the home.<br />
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June 15, 2017; Robbery; At approximately 1 AM, a food deliveryman was
making a delivery on the 200 block of Elmwood Ave. When returning to
his vehicle, he was approached by two males who struck him, displayed a
handgun and took his cell phone and money. The males then fled the
scene. The victim received minor injuries, but refused medical
attention.</span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-3984861895562318332017-06-25T14:38:00.002-04:002017-06-25T14:38:15.957-04:00MAPLEWOODIAN.COM RECEIVES SECOND STATE JOURNALISM AWARD <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We stopped by the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Awards Sunday to pick up our second such honor in the Local News category.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After winning <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2016/05/maplewoodiancom-wins-first-place-state.html">last year</a> for coverage of Superintendent John Ramos, we won this year for our reporting on the departure of former Columbia High School baseball coach <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2016/08/troubled-chs-baseball-coach-not.html">Joe Fischetti</a> for alleged bullying of some players.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The awards were held at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark. </span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-61900999253727531222017-06-25T10:13:00.004-04:002017-06-25T10:13:53.257-04:00LAST DAY FOR WATERCOLOR & WATER MEDIA <img border="0" height="148" src="http://www.1978artscenter.org/images/pages/94_wcbanner2.jpg" style="padding: 0px 0px 20px 20px;" width="320" /><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">See details <a href="http://www.1978artscenter.org/exhibitions/watercolor2017">HERE</a></span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-31685061097743701052017-06-25T09:39:00.001-04:002017-06-25T09:39:52.776-04:00PODCAST: REAL ESTATE EXPERT MARK SLADE <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">We caught up with our favorite real estate agent, Keller Williams' <a href="http://www.goodhomesforgoodpeople.com/">Mark Slade</a>, for our regular podcast on the state of real estate in Maplewood.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mark discussed why Maplewood is still a hot market, but also how the upcoming NJ Transit temporary problems might hurt things and how you can make the most use of your property for sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Listen below:</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-69657721706699003442017-06-25T08:59:00.002-04:002017-06-25T08:59:27.804-04:0018 OPEN HOUSES TODAY <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Head out and find your next home or just see what the market is offering.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Full list <a href="https://www.zillow.com/maplewood-nj/open-house/">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-26590784002201395532017-06-24T12:04:00.002-04:002017-06-24T12:04:02.321-04:00NJ PRIDE DRAG SHOW TONIGHT AT BURGDORFF<img alt="" class="x_mcnImage" height="640" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd774b1200f0f3ca0d0661ed9/images/dfa1a4b9-ba65-4253-82ae-36e02d5b773a.png" style="border: 0px none; height: auto; max-width: 742px; outline: medium none; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: bottom;" width="493" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-46535086512946791902017-06-24T08:38:00.001-04:002017-06-24T08:38:03.627-04:00THE WOODLAND REVENUE ON THE RISE, BUT PAYOFF WILL BE A WHILE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3wDgL6LGVvZVYpV5IwwwZ_Rr0jRlZX5MiiZIWTse3RuDuOPs3O18faKRaKe2knku4VGHsMqNl7NfeHQ9i00nKU2gWMG8YwYymm2VEtn8wcNBntDNxJ_f-HMTGnA-nn4L-IKHf8bVrdM4/s1600/womens+club.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3wDgL6LGVvZVYpV5IwwwZ_Rr0jRlZX5MiiZIWTse3RuDuOPs3O18faKRaKe2knku4VGHsMqNl7NfeHQ9i00nKU2gWMG8YwYymm2VEtn8wcNBntDNxJ_f-HMTGnA-nn4L-IKHf8bVrdM4/s1600/womens+club.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Four years after the Township raised some eyebrows with its $1 million purchase of the former Women's Club (now The Woodland), annual revenue for the building is on a steady increase.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But with more than $500,000 in additional funds invested in improvements and upgrades to the building, and total revenues since its opening at just above $200,000, it will be a while before the purchase is completely paid off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still, township officials consider the project a success already with annual income rising each year since the 2013 purchase and its popularity greater than ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Its
popularity has been very organic as word has spread," said Andrew Fishman, Maplewood cultural affairs director. "More and more
Maplewood residents come there for events and that leads to more people
booking it."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The financial data backs up Fishman's assertion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Township records indicate annual revenue that began at $20,963 in 2014, grew to $62,284.37 in 2015 and $86,883.75 last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And in the first three months of 2017, the facility has brought in $31,491.50. At that rate, it is on pace to bring in more than $100,000 by the end of the year.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I believe that the revenue has exceeded anyone's expectations," said Fishman, who added that the success has occurred with no real advertising. </span><span style="font-size: large;">"All of the business it has attracted is by word of mouth."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The former Women's Club was purchased by the township in 2013, but was not marketed for events until mid-2014 when it was re-named "The Woodland." Along with its use for events, it has also added dozens of parking spaces to Maplewood Village parking after the township opened the lot to public parking.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But in addition to the $1 million purchase price, the Township has also invested $543,655.12 in improvements that included re-paving the lot, environmental clean-up, upgrading interior doors and kitchen areas, and the main room stage, electrical equipment and fixtures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Township Committee earlier this year <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-woodland-rates-to-increase-while.html">approved </a>some rate increases for out-of-town residents, but local users pay the same fees that have been in place since it opened.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fishman is hoping to bring more annual and regular events to the space, noting the YMCA summer camp will be there this year and the SOMA Film Festival will move there in 2018.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I
would definitely like to see The Woodland used for more professional
photographic and video shooting," he said. "I would like to see it on the radar of
professional location scouts."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more information on the facility and rental options, click <a href="https://www.thewoodlandnj.com/">HERE.</a> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-71231639747336096922017-06-24T08:33:00.004-04:002017-06-24T08:33:29.597-04:00SPRINGFIELD AVENUE PARTNERSHIP CLEAN-UP DAY CANCELLED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the Springfield Avenue Partnership:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Good morning -</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">FYI - We are canceling this morning's clean up on Springfield Avenue. Stay tuned for a new date!!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Have a great weekend.</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Seth Boyden School drinking fountain that had been found to have lead levels nearly 30 times the acceptable limit during recent testing was tested again and found to be well within safe levels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the school district still has no information on why. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Superintendent John Ramos issued an update Friday that indicated the fountain, initially found to have a lead level of 444ppb (parts per billion), during tests in May was tested again last week and found to be at less than 1ppb. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">State health officials consider a level of 15ppb or lower to be safe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ramos issued the findings in a note to parents Friday, but with no explanation for why the levels might have been so different on the different tests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See that note below:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Dear SOMSD Community,<br />
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SOMSD has received the results of retesting the water fountain at Seth
Boyden that had a finding of 444 parts per billion in the sample taken
in May. Lew Corp, our testing company, took 2 samples from this water
fountain last week, and followed the same State-mandated testing
protocols. <b>Both of the new samples had results of less than 1 part per billion of lead.</b> The report is posted on the District’s website.<br />
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The other 8 water sources which had results above the action level of 15
parts per billion were retested this week, as were the 3 sources from
SOMS whose original samples were lost and not included in the original
report. We expect the results of these tests next week.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">This summer, we are
planning to replace all of the water fountains and/or faucets which had
elevated lead levels in the initial testing, and we are installing
filtration systems on <u>all</u> of our drinking fountains which provide
drinking water or are used for food preparation, as a preventative
measure. Although the replacement of the drinking fountains and/or
faucets and the installation of filtration systems are not required by
the State, we will undertake these measures to provide additional safety
to our drinking water. </span><br />
<br />
Notes from SOMSD’s June 17th Community Question and Answer Session on Lead in Drinking Water are attached.<br />
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We will keep the community informed of the status of our lead testing
and remediation, as we continue to work to ensure the safety of our
students and staff.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
<br />
Dr. John J. Ramos, Sr.<br />
Superintendent</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The school district <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2017/06/lead-found-in-several-school-district.html">revealed</a> on June 12 that nine drinking water sources at five schools had lead levels above the 15ppb acceptable level, with the Seth Boyden fountain the highest. They <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2017/06/school-lead-water-forum-raises.html">held a forum </a>on the issue last Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But then, as today, there was no explanation for why such levels were found.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now as the district contends that the most toxic fountain is well within the safe levels, such information is raising more questions that it is answering. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-61671446990497442682017-06-23T16:05:00.001-04:002017-06-23T16:05:24.941-04:00SPRINGFIELD AVENUE GAZEBO MUSIC TONIGHT <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> From Maplewood Cultural Affairs:</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Celebrate the rhythms of Brazil and New Orleans</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">RAIN OR SHINE !</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Tonight at 7 p.m.</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">with</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Scott Kettner's Carnival Caravan</span></i></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-1186383282459230602017-06-23T13:07:00.001-04:002017-06-23T13:09:43.778-04:00SO THAT'S WHAT THOSE CAT EARS ARE ALL ABOUT<span style="font-size: large;">From Channel 7 and <a href="http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/06/cat_ear_stickers.html">NJ.com </a>this week:</span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="267" src="http://abc7ny.com/video/embed/?pid=2124111" width="476"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-39019266059860952252017-06-23T09:00:00.001-04:002017-06-23T09:00:16.865-04:00SCHOOL VIOLENCE, VANDALISM AND BULLYING ARE DOWN: SO WHY DOESN'T THE DISTRICT WANT TO COMMENT? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">A recent <a href="http://www.state.nj.us/education/schools/vandv/1516/vandv.pdf">statewide report</a> on violence in schools finds that the South Orange Maplewood School District has seen a decrease in the past few years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The report, issued earlier this year and just recently <a href="http://www.state.nj.us/education/schools/vandv/1516/vandv.pdf">posted online</a>, finds that the SO-MA district had 141 incidents of violence and vandalism in the 2015-2016 school year, down from 208 in 2014-2015 and 233 a year earlier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Among those reports, the number of violent acts dropped from 105 in 2013-2014, to 95 in 2014-2015, and further to 82 last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vandalism also decreased, from 67 incidents three years ago to 34 two years ago and just 20 last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Weapons were on the decline as well with 12 found on campuses in 2013-2014, 17 in 2014-2015, and only 11 last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These decreases also occurred as enrollment jumped by 120, from 6,752 in 2013-2014 to 6,872 in 2015-2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We then chose to look at reports of harassment, intimidation and bullying, or HIB, cases, which have been under scrutiny in recent years. The school board even had a <a href="http://nj.somsd.schoolboard.net/node/3389">lengthy training session</a> on the topic several weeks ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Data supplied by the district found that HIB complaints were on the decline as well, with 95 HIB complaints filed in 2013-14, 70 in 2014-2015, and 37 in 2015-2016. As of May 3, 2017, there had been only 29 filed for this past school year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We sought comment from the district on both issues on several occasions but they do not seem to want to give a reaction or a reason. Maybe they don't know why.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-10576263707154412542017-06-23T08:00:00.002-04:002017-06-23T08:00:45.550-04:00MAYOR DELUCA OFFERS UPDATED MIDTOWN DIRECT HOBOKEN DIVERSION PLANS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mayor Vic Deluca this week offered another update on contingency plans for the planned Midtown Direct train diversions to Hoboken during July and August, including jitney expansion, earlier rides and even library business meeting spaces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting, Deluca stated that:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* The Township would seek to begin jitney service earlier, perhaps 4:45 a.m., to allow residents to make the three direct trains that will be running before 7 a.m. "Our plan is to get people as early to the train as possible," he said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* New York and Hoboken monthly passes for July and August will be $91, about half the usual price, and will allow for free transfers to the PATH and ferries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Plans are being discussed to add a jitney for commuters who want to travel to South Orange for the direct buses being planned there by NJ Transit to New York.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Police will allow commuter street parking to begin earlier, likely 4:45 a.m.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">* The Maplewood Library will be making plans for work and meeting space via reservation and may open earlier to allow such use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See his entire update below:</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-47035901649135579612017-06-22T09:47:00.001-04:002017-06-22T09:47:31.025-04:00TOWNSHIP ISSUES A "NOTE FROM HOME" TO EXPLAIN YOUR NJ TRANSIT DELAY TO EMPLOYERS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the impact of the upcoming NJ Transit Midtown Direct <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2017/06/deluca-issues-update-on-nj-transit.html">diversion plans</a> that will send most NYC-bound trains to Hoboken, the Township has drawn up what amounts to a "parental letter" to employers that residents can use to explain their lateness or absences.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But if the dog eats your homework, you're still on your own. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;">See the note, signed by all five Township Committee members, below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can print out your own copy <a href="http://www.twp.maplewood.nj.us/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message?id=38971">HERE</a>.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-84658287158474154932017-06-22T07:44:00.001-04:002017-06-22T08:01:20.139-04:00WHEN CHS PRINCIPAL AARON WAS A GRADUATE <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">To help celebrate today's Columbia High School graduation, and the recent tenure of CHS principal Elizabeth Aaron, we reached back to Aaron's high school days to show you what a successful graduate she was in her own right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An alum of Summit High School (Class of 1988) the former Elizabeth Meola left a great mark at SHS, having been voted Most Likely to Succeed and Done the Most for SHS.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Way to go Ms. Aaron, and CHS 2017 grads!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-69926439882229707172017-06-22T07:41:00.001-04:002017-06-22T07:41:07.712-04:00ANOTHER VILLAGE TRAFFIC DISRUPTION TODAY DUE TO POST OFFICE PROJECT <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">From Maplewood Police:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Northbound traffic on Maplewood Avenue will be closed today
between Inwood Place and Durand Road. Please enter and exit the
Ricalton Square parking lot at the north end (Valley National Bank).
There will be two police officers stationed to assist the detour. This
closure is to facilitate connections of the sewer upgrade to the main
line. </span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-76615727932489308682017-06-21T14:56:00.002-04:002017-06-21T14:56:13.605-04:00POLICE REPORT FIGHT OUTSIDE CHS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">From Maplewood Police:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Today, 6/21/17, at
approximately 11:35 AM, Officers responded to Columbia High School on a
reported fight. Upon officers’ arrival, no one was observed actively
fighting, but there was a large group of students outside of the
school. The group of students was waiting to go back into the school
because of the modified schedule today and not because they were
involved in a fight. It was learned that a fight had occurred between
two juvenile females in front of the school just prior to officer’s
arrival. The individuals involved have been identified and at this time
the matter is being handled internally by the school.</span></span></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-59064827105587224972017-06-21T07:38:00.001-04:002017-06-21T07:38:15.812-04:00TOWNSHIP HIRES OUTSIDE FIRM TO REVIEW JULY 5 POLICE ABUSE CLAIMS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Township plans to hire an outside investigative firm to review the July 5, 2016, incident in which some Maplewood police were accused of improper behavior.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Township Committee on Tuesday night voted, 5-0, on a resolution that will retain <a href="http://www.hillardheintze.com/">HillardHeintz</a> of Chicago at a rate of $29,000 to review the incident and policies related to it. The agreement also includes up to $5,850 in expenses for a total of $34,850. No deadline for the review to be completed has been set.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mayor Vic Deluca referred to it as an "independent assessment" of the incident, "looking at what happened, what policies there were in place at the time, what polices were adhered to, what policies were not adhered to and what we could do better. What we could do so that this would not occur again."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may recall that police <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2016/08/police-investigating-potential-officer.html">were accused</a>
of abusive behavior when dealing with a group of juveniles who had
gathered near the corner of Valley Street and Parker Avenue after the
Independence Day fireworks that night, July 5, 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The
July 4 fireworks were delayed a day due to rain. But after they were
held on July 5, many youths gathered at the corner near Columbia High
School and the 7-11, sparking police efforts to disperse the crowd. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Police later <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2016/07/post-fireworks-disorderly-behavior.html">reported</a>
that four juveniles were arrested on charges including disorderly
conduct, obstruction of the administration of law, resisting arrest, and
assault of a police officer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On
Aug. 30, 2016, Police Chief Robert Cimino announced that an internal
investigation had been launched into claims that police had </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">acted
improperly during the July 5 events. Cimino and Mayor Vic Deluca said last month that the investigation was continuing, but offered no details
or any estimation of when it will be completed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The
ongoing investigation had also blocked release of all police reports
related to the incident. Public information requests for copies of such
reports have been denied.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In September 2016, Maplewoodian.com <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/search?q=essex+county+prosecutor%27s+office%2C+july+5+">reported</a>
that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office had launched its own
investigation into police conduct. That probe ended in April,
according to Township Administrator Joseph Manning, who <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2017/04/investigation-into-alleged-police.html">cited a letter</a>
from the prosecutor's office that said, in part, "there is insufficient
credible evidence to warrant a prosecution in this matter."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But
it failed to exonerate the officers, stating only that the
investigation "failed to disclose sufficient evidence to clearly prove
or disprove the allegation."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since then, the police department internal investigation has continued with no word on when it might end or any findings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See the update on the hiring from Township Attorney Roger Desiderio and the TC vote and discussion below:</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-76042616624475469542017-06-21T07:32:00.001-04:002017-06-21T07:32:38.927-04:00HILTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TONIGHT <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the Hilton Neighborhood Association:</span><br />
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<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Hilton Neighborhood Association </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">will celebrate its 22nd Anniversary
tonight at the gazebo on Springfield </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Avenue near the Hilton Branch Library at 7:30 PM. </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Music will be provided by the SWING TOWN Dance Band, conducted by Ben </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Williams. </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Delicious Annniversary cake and drinks will be served to all. This
celebration is open to everyone. Enjoy the big band music, bring a chair or
blanket, and wear your dancing shoes. </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please note: the event will be held on Wednesday, June 21st, not on Thursday </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">which is the HNA's usual meeting date. In case of rain, the event will be held </span></span></i></b></pre>
<pre style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">at DeHart Center, 120 Burnett Avenue. </span></span></i></b></pre>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From Maplewood Recreation:</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Where: Memorial Park Basketball Courts</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">When: Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning Tuesday June 20, through August 31 <br />
(no programming on Tuesday July 4)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">Who: Open to all Maplewood & South Orange Residents over the age of 30</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">Cost: $100 payable to Maplewood Recreation Department</span></i><br />
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</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>On site registration</b></span>: our staff will be at the Memorial Park basketball courts the first two sessions to register participants. </span></i><br />
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</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Program Description:</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;">
</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">With the newly installed lights at the Memorial Park basketball
courts, this program will give an opportunity for the gym rats and
ballers alike who are looking for a place to “run” during the summer.
The Memorial Park Courts will be shut down, and everyone that is
registered will have the opportunity to use the courts. </span></i><br />
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</span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">Rules:</span></i><br />
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<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"> All games are played to <b>SEVEN</b> by ones, unless otherwise agreed upon prior to the game starting. </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"> Players must call their own fouls. </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"> Out of bounds is determined by the lines of the court, NOT the fence. </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"> Winning team always stays on the court. </span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"> In the event that there are players waiting, someone must call “Next”</span></i> </li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"> No fighting allowed. Anyone who is fighting will be removed from the program without refund. </span></i></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-size: large;"> A <b>MINIMUM</b> of 15 participants will be required for this program to run. </span></i></li>
</ul>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-5589383378131836342017-06-20T10:52:00.002-04:002017-06-20T11:43:23.138-04:00TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETS TONIGHT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Township Committee meets tonight for their regular bi-weekly meeting with a light agenda that includes proposed new parking limits for a portion of Tuscan Road and discussion of the upcoming NJ Transit Midtown Direct diversion plan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See the entire agenda <a href="http://www.twp.maplewood.nj.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/06202017-905?html=true">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Police and Courts building, 1618 Springfield Ave., where they will take place through the summer months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As always there are also two public comment portions where you can ask a question, give them a piece of your mind or just a pat on the back. Remember, they work for you! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080810896858834885.post-50835201921402528412017-06-20T08:25:00.002-04:002017-06-20T08:25:13.390-04:00SINGER BEA MILLER IN HER CHS PROM ATTIRE<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bea and date Lucas</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We <a href="http://joestrupp.blogspot.com/2017/06/singer-bea-miller-at-chs-prom-tonight.html">told you</a> last night that singer and Maplewoodian Bea Miller was attending the Columbia High School prom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Her mom, Kim, was nice enough to share some pics of Bea and her date, CHS senior Lucas Peterson, and the other pals they went to the big dance with at Westmount Country Club.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sadly she has to rush out of town back to the tour circuit. But we hope she comes home again soon.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bea and her prom pals ready to hit the dance </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bea and mom, Kim Miller</td></tr>
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