POOL INFLATABLES ARE BACK TODAY

From the Maplewood Pool:

The Inflatables will be back in the pool today from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. 

As a result, the 6 foot section of the main pool will be closed until 4:00pm.

Thank you,
Pool Management 

EAGER SKATEBOARDERS TRESPASS TO USE UNFINISHED SKATE PARK

Some skateboarders on Saturday did not want to wait for the official opening of the new Maplecrest Park skate park, bypassing police tape and ignoring signs that warn the park is off limits and that trespassing will be punished.

The $135,000 renovation replaced the older wooden ramps with new concrete facilities. Construction began in May and was due to end August 7. 

But with police tape circling the park and signs warning "violaters may be prosecuted," it appears skateboarders are not welcomed, yet. 

And is the township at risk for liability if insurance does not cover injuries on a facility that is supposed to be off limits?

Of course, if they want eager skateboarders to stay away, something stronger than yellow tape might be in order.

VISITING MONKS PROJECT WANTS YOUR HELP

From the Township:

Volunteer For The Maplewood Mandala Project 

Attendants will monitor all activities at The Woodland, welcome guests, answer questions and serve as front line representatives during the Mandala Construction. 

Mandala Sign Up

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4daaa82aab9-maplewood/24199870

All volunteers are required to attend an Orientation

Sunday, August 9, 5pm - 6pm at The Woodland,

60 Woodland Road, Maplewood NJ. 

Visit: www.thewoodlandnj.com/events

Call: Maplewood Cultural Affairs at 973-640-0399

Questions on volunteering to be a Mandala Attendant

Email: lisa_mainardi@verizon.net

18 OPEN HOUSES TODAY

Lots to see.

Check out your next home or just see what the market is offering.

Full list HERE.

TEEN ATTACKING PARENT, COPS CALLED

UPDATE: Dispute resolved with teen leaving home for a while. ...Scanner indicates police responding to a home on Hughes Street, report of a 17-year-old attacking his mother ... weapons unknown if any ...

GAZEBO KIDS SHOW THIS MORNING

BIG JEFF and the STARFISH BAND!

Rockin' Maplewood

 TODAY @ 11:00 AM

Springfield Avenue Gazebo at the Hilton Library

1688 Springfield Avenue

Maplewood, NJ 

Price: Free and open to the public!

Time to join forces with the greatest rock band in the world... for kids! 

Maplewood is their home turf, so this show should be extra rockin'!

HIGHLAND PLACE LIQUOR LICENSE TO BE TRANSFERRED TUESDAY

Highland Place, the Maplewood Village restaurant named for the street it's on, will move closer to re-opening on Tuesday night when the Township Committee considers a liquor license transfer from the restaurant's former owners to the owner of the building it occupies.

The TC, acting as the Maplewood Alcohol Beverage Control Board, will consider approving the transfer of the liquor license for the site from Nilsatis Inc., which owned Highland Place, to 5 Highland Place Associates, owned by Masoud Kian, who owns the building. 

It's unknown what Kian will do with the license. He could reopen the location for service, transfer it to another entity, or keep it unused.

The TC also will consider another liquor license transfer to Wine Barrel Maplewood LLC, representing 1886 Springfield Ave.

Highland Place, which closed in August 2014, lost its license after the state seized it for failure to pay taxes. It was initially set to be auctioned off, but that was postponed after the transfer was initially discussed by both parties.

The TC meeting is set for 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Maplewood Police Headquarters. The late start is due to National Night Out events. See the agenda HERE.

FREE OPEN SOCCER GAMES TODAY AT MEMORIAL PARK