LEGO CLUB TODAY AT THE LIBRARY

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Main Library ● All ages ● Drop In ●  Supported by ALA’s Junior Maker Grant, we have lots of LEGOs for everyone to build and display their creations at the library!

WHO DID A HIT-AND-RUN ON THE DEER?

Police had to partially block off a lane of Tuscan Road between Valley and Prospect streets at about 2:15 p.m. after a small deer was apparently hit and lay disabled. Whoever struck the deer is believed to have left.

Two police vehicles blocked the deer in front and behind, with police directing cars around the animal. Police had called animal control to help and provide some aid.

It occurred directly in front of the Tuscan Road entrance to Tuscan School.

See video below. Warning: it may be disturbing! 

SWIM TEAM WILL USE UNION Y POOL; EDUCATION SUMMIT ANNOUNCED

The Board of Education Monday announced it had leased space at the Union YMCA for the Columbia High School swim teams to hold practice and meets this school year following the sudden shutdown of the CHS pool due to safety concerns.

Business Administrator Paul Roth said the lease will cost the district $8,500 for the 2016-2017 school year.

In an unrelated move, Superintendent John Ramos also announced that the second annual Education Summit would take place on Dec. 6, 2016.

HILTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TC CANDIDATES FORUM TONIGHT

From The Hilton Neighborhood Association:

The Hilton Neighborhood Association will sponsor a Maplewood Township Committee Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 7:30 PM in DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Avenue, Maplewood.

Frank McGehee (Democrat) and Michael Summersgill (Republican) are the two candidates vying for the seat vacated by Marlon Brownlee. Each candidate will present an opening statement, respond to prepared questions, participate in a question and answer session and then provide a closing statement. 

This meeting is free and open to the public. You do not have to be an HNA member to attend. Everyone is welcome. Since no incumbent is running, the two candidates may be new to many residents. Join us on the 22nd as we become more informed about their opinions on important issues

MAIL THEFT ON ELMWOOD AVENUE?

.... Scanner indicates police seeking a man who is allegedly stealing mail along the 200 block of Elmwood Avenue ...

WAWA TO OPEN IN NOVEMBER; SEEKING APPLICANTS NOW

From Maplewood Township:

Wawa Accepting Employment Applications

Maplewood is proud to have the first Wawa in northern New Jersey join our Springfield Avenue shopping district.  Located at the intersection of Chancellor and Springfield Avenues, this store anchors the eastern entry to Maplewood, along with the recently renovated Maplewood Diner and the new apartment complex at Springfield and Boyden Avenues.

Committed to hiring locally, Wawa is now accepting applications for employment for customer service and fuel associates.  

Follow this link to see the job descriptions: https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?LOCATION_ID=72542481523&locale=en_US&applicationName=Hourlywawa&SEQ=postingLocationDetails&POSTING_ID=2005121945.  
Applications are being accepted on-line, and can be accessed here: https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?LOCATION_ID=72542481523&locale=en_US&applicationName=Hourlywawa&SEQ=locationDetails&QUALIFIERID=72542481522.
The store will be open for business by the end of November! 

PORTION OF BROOKWOOD DRIVE CLOSED TODAY

From Maplewood Police:

Brookwood Dr. will be closed today due to construction from Elmwood Ave. to Woodside Rd.  Please use alternate routes.

ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE INVESTIGATING MAPLEWOOD POLICE

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into possible misconduct by the Maplewood Police Department related to events of July 5, 2016, according to sources.

The Maplewood Police announced last month they were conducting their own internal investigation of claims that the misconduct occurred after the July 5 fireworks, with plans to forward findings to the State Attorney General.

But sources revealed the Prosecutor's Office as recently as last week had joined in with their own investigation and informed the Township of the probe. It is unclear exactly what kind of misconduct might have occurred.

The Prosecutor's Office would not confirm or deny the investigation, while Mayor Vic Deluca declined comment citing an "active investigation."   

The Maplewood Police Department has yet to respond to requests for comment today.