DON'T EXPECT TO FIND OUT WHAT MOST TC AND SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES ARE RAISING OR SPENDING

If you want to find out how much each of this year's candidates for the Board of Education and the Township Committee are spending, or how much they are raising, or who is giving it to them or what they are spending it on, too bad.

State law requires only that they disclose their contributions and spending if they raise $4,500 or more or receive contributions of $300 or more each.

Each candidate, except for school board challengers Elizabeth Baker and Maureen Jones, have filed papers indicating they plan to do neither. So that information is their own secret.

Jones and Baker said they plan to file a post-election document revealing their expenses and contributions. But nothing before Tuesday.

All but school board candidate Godwin Molokwu, who has apparently not filed any such disclosure forms as required by state law. He did not respond to a request for comment.

Of course if any of these candidates wish to disclose their fundraising and spending practices, we would be glad to report them.

MAPLEWOOD POLICE HALLOWEEN TIPS

From Maplewood Police this week:

The Maplewood Police Department wishes you and your family a fun and safe Halloween.

Halloween Health and Safety Tips

Children in Halloween costumes, Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.

Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters .

Going trick-or-treating?

S - Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

A - Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

F - Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

E - Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

H - Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don't run from house to house.

A - Always test make-up. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.

L - Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

L - Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

O - Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

W - Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

E - Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

E - Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

N - Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.

For more information on Halloween Safety;

http://www.cpsc.gov//PageFiles/121343/100.pdf

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm187021.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/

MAPLEWOOD GREEN DRINKS TONIGHT

KNITTED KNOCKERS BREAST CANCER CHARITY EVENT TONIGHT

Knitted Knockers is a great charity effort to help breast cancer patients 

with a helpful knitted comfort aide for their post-cancer healing.

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Knit Knack 

1914 Springfield Ave.

**Projects bags will be available.**

Once you make it, bring it back to the shop and 

they will give to the beautiful woman who needs it.  

http://www.knittedknockers.org/

See more below:

STRING OF UNLOCKED VEHICLE THEFTS LEAD POLICE WEEK

From Maplewood Police today:

 

October 15, 2014; Theft from Vehicles; During the overnight hours five vehicles were reportedly entered and items removed. All of the vehicles had been unlocked and were located on Woodside Rd, Brookwood Rd, Hoffman St and Jefferson Ave.

October 21, 2014; Burglary; During the afternoon hours a two family home on Menzel Ave was entered. At the time of the report a small amount of cash was reported missing

October 22, 2014; Bicycle Theft; Sometime over the previous two days, a locked bicycle was stolen from the Maplewood Ave side of the train station.

October 23, 2014; Motor Vehicle Theft; Between 6 and 11:30 PM, a Mazda parked on Hilton Ave was stolen. As of this writing it has not been recovered.

October 24, 2014; Robbery; At approximately 11 PM a resident was getting into his vehicle on Jacoby St. While doing so a male approached him and asked for bus fare. Once given the three dollars, the actor then demanded more money. The victim observed another male standing across the street that appeared to be with this actor. The victim was able to drive off in his vehicle without further incident.

October 26, 2014; Theft from Vehicles; Between 10 PM and midnight an unsecured vehicle parked in the driveway of a Jacoby St residence was entered, A purse that was left in the vehicle was reportedly stolen.

WIN TICKETS TO SEE COMEDIAN RALPHIE MAY AT SOPAC

We are having our first ticket giveaway from South Orange Performing Arts Center today.

The first will be two tickets to see Ralphie May, a great irreverent comic who is appearing Nov. 7.

Email your name and address to editor@maplewoodian.com

Good luck! 

CHS TEACHER STUCK IN ELEVATOR

...Scanner indicates a teacher was stuck in the elevator at Columbia High School. She was freed, but elevator maintenance check expected...

HILTON LIBRARY COMPUTER LAB DAY

Hilton Open Computer Lab/Maker Space

Monday, October 27

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Maplewood Library’s MakerSpace at Hilton Branch is open! Drop in EVERY MONDAY from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Patrons can use Rhino 3D software to build a model, print an object on our 3D printer or use our new color printer.  Printing times may vary, depending on file size and demand. Please contact 3Dprinter@maplewoodlibrary.org for more information about printing your objects. And get more info on Lab procedures and policies at http://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/3d-printer-policy/.