The Township Committee is considering changes to the current animal control officer position, but some misinformation has been spreading elsewhere online.
Currently, Animal Control Officer Debbie Hadu handles such issues.
But Township officials say they will discuss her post at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting, with the possibility of sharing animal control services with South Orange.
Health Officer Robert Roe, whose department has responsibility for animal control, said Hadu remains employed in her post, but offered no further information on potential changes, saying only that many things are being considered to cut costs as always.
Hadu could not be reached for comment due to vacation.
Tuesday's meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
See the entire agenda HERE.
Robin Hood: A Very British Pantomime
by Suburban Legend · December 4, 2014
Starts tonight, then January 2-4 and January 9-11.
BURGDORFF CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
10 DURAND RD
Tickets are $16 and are available through Brown Paper Tickets.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets. Get them early to avoid disappointment!
Maplewood Police Chief Robert Cimino offered up his views on a wide variety of police topics during a lengthy year-end podcast interview with Maplewoodian.com.
Chief Cimino, a 33-year department veteran with 14 years in the top spot, spoke about which crimes are down in 2014, how he approaches community policing, what you can do to make your home safer and how his officers are deployed.
Listen below:
It's
almost 2015! Are you ready for a fitter, healthier and more energetic
you? Start the year right with CycleMaplewood's New Year, New You
challenge. Starting January 2 and ending Jan 31, the rider who logs the most total rides wins
2 free classes and a [sic] SURPRIZE gift!
We'll log progress on our
website, and announce a winner in early February. Get in it to win it,
and ride towards a strong and healthy 2015.
CycleMaplewood
is a recreation program. Classes take place on the stage at The
Woodland (60 Woodland Road), and are led by energetic, seasoned
instructors.
For schedules, rates and to sign up, please visit www.cyclemaplewood.com, or email cyclemaplewood@gmail.com with questions. All are welcome (children must be teenagers and tall enough to ride a stationary bike safely). Happy 2015!
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Mayor Vic De Luca began a seventh straight term as mayor, his 10th overall, and another three year-term on the Township Committee today. Also sworn into a new term is TC member India Larrier.
In his State of the Township address, De Luca tallied both triumphs and difficulties in the past year, with some announcements for new programs in 2015.
Among them:
* Expansion of the Talk to the Township events to new locations on Irvington Avenue, Jacoby Street and De Hart Park.
* Creation of a new Clergy Alliance Program for police department meetings with local religious leaders.
* Rebranding of the Irvington Avenue shopping areas as Maplewood Corners.
"As to the current State of Maplewood: We had a very good year, are in great shape, and have an outstanding
future ahead of us," De Luca said. "In my first State of the Township Address in 2001, I said Maplewood “must remain as
an attractive community, with a sound housing stock and viable neighborhoods
throughout; a town where a sense of community is strong and diversity and
inclusivity are valued.” So far we’ve been successful. Stories about Maplewood in numerous
publications, including the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, talk about
new residents being 'welcomed with open arms,' that we are 'an amazing
community of people,' and how 'everybody feels comfortable living here.'"
See the entire address HERE.
First Night Maplewood South Orange returned with a blast Wednesday night.
Hundreds roamed the halls of Columbia High School for food, drink, crafts, shows and a blow-out concert from The Nerds. Oh yeah, and some fireworks, too!
A great success.
See our highlights below and Happy New Year!
The Township Committee holds its annual reorganization meeting today at Noon at Town Hall.
Mayor Vic De Luca and TC Member India Larrier will be sworn into new three-year terms on the governing body, while De Luca is appointed to his seventh straight year as mayor, 10th overall.
De Luca also will offer his State of the Township address. Attendees get a nice food spread to celebrate as well.
