TRUCK RUNS OFF THE ROAD

Looks like this truck driver had trouble navigating Tuscan Road near Tuscan School yesterday morning.

Appears everyone safe.

TEEN LIBRARY GROUP TODAY

	TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Main Library  3:30 pm The meeting on Oct. 22 will be the first regular meeting of the year! As a member of T.A.G., you can have a say in the library programs for teens. We also read book reviews and help choose books for the library’s young adult collection. And more! Refreshments will be served at both meetings. Just drop in!

MEET THE FIRST SAME-SEX COUPLE MARRIED IN MAPLEWOOD

Just moments after they tied the knot as the first same-sex marriage couple in Maplewood, we chatted with Tara and Cynthia at Town Hall.

See below:

MAYOR DELUCA DISCUSSES TODAY'S HISTORIC FIRST GAY MARRIAGES IN TOWN

Mayor Vic De Luca took time out from Maplewood Equality Day to discuss why he is such a proponent of gay marriage and wanted the township to host several such weddings today:

MARRIAGE EQUALITY FLAG FLIES HIGH

Just before today's landmark first same-sex wedding at Town Hall, Mayor Vic De Luca and others raised the equality flag

FIRST SAME-SEX WEDDING HELD IN MAPLEWOOD TODAY

History was made in Maplewood today as Mayor Vic De Luca performed the first same-sex wedding in the township at Town Hall just after Noon.

The lucky couple, Tara and Cynthia, were joined by their two children and many friends and supporters.

See the event below:





More related videos and news of Maplewood Equality Day to follow

CHRIS CHRISTIE DROPS ANTI-GAY MARRIAGE APPEALS

The Star-Ledger reports:

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie announced today that he was dropping the fight against same-sex marriage in New Jersey by withdrawing his his appeal of a major case that was being heard by the state Supreme Court.
Across the state, gay couples have been getting married today for the first time in New Jersey after the Supreme Court refused on Friday to delay the first weddings while it heard Christie's appeal of a lower-court ruling that legalized gay marriage last month.
Christie said the court, in rejecting his plea for a stay, had made strong statements that settled the larger case.
Colin Reed, a spokesman for Christie, said that Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, writing for the court in a 7-0 opinion last Friday, "left no ambiguity about the unanimous court's view on the ultimate decision in this matter when he wrote, 'same-sex couples who cannot marry are not treated equally under the law today.' "

Read more HERE.

A GREAT DAY IN MAPLEWOOD

Today marks one of the greatest days in the history of Maplewood as the township allows the first same-sex weddings ever in our town.

Mayor Vic De Luca, a longtime advocate for gay marriage, will conduct the first wedding at Noon at Town Hall as part of a day-long celebration of this new and long overdue right.

The township stated that at least 9 couples took out same-sex marriage licenses on Friday when they were first allowed, with at least two set to be married at town hall today. The program of events also allows time for any couple to show up and be married.

Years ago when San Francisco held a similar ceremony at its City Hall for the first domestic partner unions there, before gay marriage was approved, I was lucky enough to cover that event.

As a 13-year resident of Maplewood, I have long been proud to live here and report news here because the township has such a great embodiment of diversity, kindness and basic positive thought and deed.

And Mayor De Luca, whom I have disagreed with and likely will again, shows this better than anyone in the efforts being put forth today to stand up for a group of people who sadly continue to be mistreated and denied rights.

If you can, come by Town Hall at Noon or another time today (the schedule of events is HERE) and be glad we can give such support to our fellow residents.