PUBLIC MEETING ON POST OFFICE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN SET FOR NEXT WEEK

From the Township today:

Dear All,

The Township of Maplewood is sponsoring a public meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 7:30PM at the Maplewood Municipal Building (located at 574 Valley Street, Maplewood NJ) to introduce the development team that has been selected for the redevelopment of the Maplewood Post Office site.

The development team will present information about the redevelopment of the site. The development team and public officials will answer questions. The meeting will be broadcast on Fios Channel 24 and Comcast Channel 35. A phone number will be announced during the meeting to allow television viewers to submit questions.

This meeting is to share information and answer questions from the public. No official actions will be taken.

Thank you.

See background on the project and related issues HERE.

LORENA'S MAKES LIST OF TOP 100 EATERIES NATIONWIDE

From Maplewood Village Alliance:




MAPLEWOOD’S RESTAURANT LORENA’S MAKES TOP 100 LIST

[January 20, 2014] – Maplewood’s Restaurant Lorena’s was named one of the top 100 restaurants in America by OpenTable.com. The website chose the honorees from a list of nearly 19,000 restaurants, based on reviews sent in by “certified diners.” Lorena’s was one of only five New Jersey restaurants to make the list. http://www.opentable.com/best-restaurants-in-america/

“It's an incredible honor to have one of Open Table's Top 100 restaurants right here in Maplewood Village, but of course anyone who has eaten at Lorena's isn't surprised,” said Julie Doran, Manager of the Maplewood Village alliance. “Chef Humberto Campos, Jr. and his team have created an incredible dining experience that isn't to be missed.” Campos, Jr. thanked his restaurant’s patrons as well as everyone who had reviewed Lorena’s for OpenTable. “Your incredibly kind words have elevated Lorena’s onto this list,” he said.

Restaurant Lorena’s, located at 168 Maplewood Avenue, offers “haute cuisine deeply rooted in Frnech technique and inspired by seasons,” according to the restaurant’s website. Campos, Jr. and Lorena Perez opened the restaurant in 2005. http://www.restaurantlorena.com/

MUPPET MOVIE SING-A-LONG TONIGHT

CATCH MAPLEWOODIAN.COM ON SOMORE RADIO TONIGHT

Tune in tonight to the South Orange Maplewood Radio Experience, or SOMORE, to hear me chat Maplewood issues.

This great daily, or nightly, online radio show is the creation of Anselm Lebourne, and can be found at www.somore.org. He taps into a great mix of news and information.

The show runs 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each weeknight. I will be on at 8:30 p.m. tonight.

Check it out HERE.

PSE&G TREE-TRIMMING ANNOUNCED

This seems ripe for early noise and displacement, but takes care of an important need.

From the Township website:

Tree Trimming for PSE&G

Most of the power lines are located near the curbs so access to your property won’t be necessary. However, some power lines run through private property and access will be needed. Before performing work on your property a representative from Jaflo Tree Service will be stopping by your property to discuss any maintenance that needs to take place. If Jaflo misses you at home they will leave a yellow door tag. Please take a moment to fill it out, and place it back on your doorknob to assist Maplewood in keeping these power lines safe and reliable. For any questions, you may contact Jaflo Tree Service at (484)-633-6302.

PSE&G’s tree trimming program follows the guidelines established by the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture. Certifications held by staff members include New Jersey Certified Tree Experts and Certified Arborists.

 All necessary tree work will be done without expense to the property owner. The work will be done by Jaflo Tree Service. These individuals will be in white trucks with green lettering and will be working Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

TUSCAN SCHOOL MOVIE SCREENING TONIGHT

A great documentary that features Tuscan assistant principal Kevin Mason

CHRISTMAS TREE PICK UP SCHEDULE

If you haven't put your Christmas Tree out for pick-up, you have until the end of the month.

According to the Maplewood Township website:

CURBSIDE PICK UP OF CHRISTMAS TREES

Starting January 02, 2014 the Department of Public Works will be going around picking up Christmas trees placed at the curb.  There is no set schedule .  We will go section by section and then start the process over again.  The last date for your tree to be placed at the curb is January 31, 2014.

Please do not leave any decorations, nails, or screws on the trees as this type of material will damage our equipment.  Christmas wreathes with metal wiring can go into your household garbage as this will also damage our equipment. 

DOG AND CAT SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC TODAY

9 a.m.

The Associated Humane Societies in cooperation with the Maplewood Health Dept. will hold a low cost dog and cat spay/neuter clinic in the clinic van in front of Town Hall. This is a good opportunity to get outdoor cats spayed/neutered. 

Call the Assoc. Humane Society at 973-824-7080 x118 or 121 for an appointment. In the afternoon well pet care such as rabies and other vaccinations will be given. (Weather permitting).