PRIMARY DAY - MAKE SURE TO VOTE

Yes, it's primary day as if you didn't know.

For Maplewoodians, you can vote for Township Committee with two candidates running unopposed in their respective parties.

Democrat Frank McGehee and Republican Mike Summersgil are on the ballot. You can also write in anyone you wish. They are running to replace TC Member Marlon Brownlee, who is not running for re-election.

Then there is the presidential race with Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders still vying for the Democratic nomination, and Donald Trump on the Republican side. 

See the entire ballot HERE and find out where to vote HERE. 

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

And if you are not registered with either party you can do so at the polling place.   

SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MEETING TONIGHT

The Board of Education holds its annual end of school year staff recognition and retiree meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the board offices.

The agenda is HERE.

While no other business is set to be discussed, you can still speak out at public comment as always.

JAZZ AT PARK WOOD DINER TONIGHT

The Well Fed Trio --Joel Perry, Jim Buchanan, and John Straus -- will play jazz, funk, and pre-election blues from 7 - 8:30 PM tonight.

At the Parkwood Diner, 1958 Springfield ave. Sit in, BYOB, or just listen. This is big fun, and we hope you can join us.

TC MEETS WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK DUE TO PRIMARY: LOTS ON AGENDA

The Township Committee will meet on Wednesday this week week, a day later than usual due to the Tuesday primary election.

Among the items on its lengthy agenda are final votes on ordinances to raise the age for buying tobacco products in town from 19 to 21 and a slight change in the ordinance governing curbside basketball hoops.

Also a new ordinance that would extend parking on Baker Street and Inwood and Highland places from one hour to two.

See the entire agenda HERE.

FARMER'S MARKET STARTS TODAY

From the Township:

The Maplewood Farmers Market 22nd Year Anniversary! The market will be held at the Indiana Street Municipal parking lot adjacent to Springfield Ave. The hours of operations will be every Monday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Opening market day will be June 6th and the market season will conclude on November 21st. Join us for a great season filled with Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, pickles and olives, breads, pastries and preserves, cheeses; prepared foods like steaks, burgers, crab cakes; gluten-free meals for "on the go" and olive oils! This year's vendors are: Alstede Farms  (908)-879-7189 from Chester NJ Stony Hills Gardens  (908)-879-2696 from Chester NJ Hoboken Farms   1-(800)-854-4644 from Hoboken NJ Pickles, Olives, etc.  (201)-663-1707 from Lyndhurst NJ Paolo's Kitchen - Gluten Free Specialist (908)-219-4166 from New Providence NJ Nostros LLC - Ev Eleon (973)-462-4353 from Springfield NJ For more information about the market, or how to become a vendor in 2017, call the Farmer's Market at 973-762-8120 ext. 2003 or email the Farmers Market Manager

DURAND-HEDDEN AMERICAN FLAG HISTORY TODAY

19 OPEN HOUSES TODAY

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

Full list HERE.

CHS ISSUES DRESS CODE REMINDER: IS IT TOO RESTRICTIVE?

From CHS Principal Elizabeth Aaron to parents this week.

Please bear in mind that as we approach the month of June, warmer weather inclines many of our students to dress for the beach or pool rather than for school. Please help your student make attire choices for school in alignment with our dress code.
See the dress code below:
Dress Code 
Students are expected to wear clothing that is safe and conducive to creating and supporting an optimal learning environment. Because no dress code is all inclusive, the administration makes the final determination in deciding the appropriateness of student attire.
At CHS, we expect all students and staff to dress appropriately for the educational and professional community we are. 

Students are not permitted to wear:
1.Clothing with offensive messages that reference sex, violence, weapons, drugs, alcohol, gang affiliations, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, gender, etc. 
2.Pants that sag below the natural waistline. Underwear must not be visible.
3.Clothing that is unduly revealing or skin tight.
All tops should have straps
Cleavage and midriffs should not be visible.
Skirts, shorts, dresses, etc. should cover skin as appropriate for a school and professional setting. 
4.See-through clothing
5.Shoes that increase the likelihood of accidents and injury.
6.Sunshades or any dark glasses unless they are prescribed for medical reasons and a doctor’s note is on file in the medical office.
7.Chains or jewelry with sharp projections.
8.Headgear including hats, visors, scarves and do-rags while in classrooms, library, labs, gyms, offices or other instructional settings. In instances where students wear headgear for religious reasons, a letter from a parent requesting exception to policy must be presented to the appropriate dean at the beginning of the school year.
Students who violate this dress code will be asked to change their clothing and then return to learning. Parents will be notified when this occurs for assistance.
Students may be subject to other consequences as outlined in the school conduct guidelines.

Is any of this too restrictive?