October 2009 Highlights (15)

Durand-Hedden celebrates the best of autumn

On Sunday, the Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood hosted ‘Before The Dhoul Knows Yer Dead!’ a program that explored the Irish origins of Halloween. Local families enjoyed a day filled with events that included a one-man performance of 18th-century music and the telling of traditional stories that revealed the Celtic roots of Halloween. Also,… Continue

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Celebrate life at HarvestFest

Maplewood’s Springfield Avenue painted pink. Special events and the sharing of information and hope throughout the month of October, national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, have drawn members of the local business district and their customers, friends and neighbors closer together.

Now, it’s time to celebrate life at the HarvestFest and… Continue

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Swine flu confirmed in town

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

A 38-year-old Maplewood woman became the first township resident to test positive for swine flu, the Maplewood Health Department said Friday.

The result, coming from the state Department of Health and Senior Services, was delivered to the township last month. Her current condition is not known to local health officials.

“We haven’t had a chance to fully investigate the case yet,” Health Officer Robert D. Roe said. “We don’t have any more… Continue

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South Mountain Reservation grows by additional 11 acres

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

South Mountain Reservation, Essex County’s largest park at more than 2,000 acres, was expanded by 11 more acres through a land purchase from a group that includes an owner of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings.

The $1.7 million sale saw the county team up with the nonprofit Land Conservancy of New… Continue

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Maplewood Village Alliance names Julie Doran to Village Manager Post

The Maplewood Village Alliance has named Julie Doran to the position of Village Manager, effective November 1, 2009. Ms. Doran, a South Orange resident, has previously worked as a marketing executive and consultant. Ms. Doran replaces Amy Koehler, who is leaving the position after two years to pursue a career in social networking.

"The Maplewood Village Alliance interviewed several candidates for the position and considered many resumes," said John James, President of the… Continue

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‘Suspicious’ fire burns home

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

A “suspicious” fire started Friday inside a vacant two-family house on Hughes Street that is in foreclosure, authorities said.

The Maplewood Fire Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating what caused the two-alarm blaze that started around 9:30 p.m. on the third floor of the three-story house.

Firefighters from Maplewood and four other towns battled the blaze, able to get it under control by 11 p.m. The fire… Continue

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Cop donates wheelchair

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

Gerard Garuba, paralyzed from the waist down, won’t have to struggle to get around anymore, thanks to a Maplewood police officer.

Garuba, a township resident injured from a gunshot wound nine years ago, was presented with a motorized wheelchair at the Township Committee meeting Tuesday.

“This is too good to be true,” said Garuba, 32. “They got the right color and everything.”

The gift came through the diligence of Maplewood police… Continue

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Breast cancer fight is a local priority

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t have a personal story about a family member or friend who has battled breast cancer. That’s why the business owners of Maplewood’s Springfield Avenue Partnership are donating all funds raised during a month-long effort to inform local residents and visitors about the importance of early breast cancer… Continue

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Township Committee candidates debate issues

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

Democrats have controlled Maplewood for nearly two decades, with incumbent Kathleen M. Leventhal and former mayor Jerry Ryan running to keep the 5-0 majority on the Township Committee.

Their Republican opponents, Bart Albini and Bob Perez, said the run of unbroken power has left the township in debt and a government that takes the path of least resistance.

Ryan and Leventhal said the Township Committee, needing to cut costs this year,… Continue

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Green Day Fair draws hundreds

By Katherine Paster, Managing Editor

With young environmental activists by his side, Gov. Jon Corzine got into the ‘green’ swing of things at Maplewood Green Day, playing the ‘Carbon Footprint’ game and signing frisbees for children as he made his way through Memorial Park on Saturday.

During Maplewood’s Third Annual Green… Continue

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Reservation gets 50,000 new plants

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

Fewer deer and more trees and wild flowers will help reverse years of neglect at South Mountain Reservation, officials said Tuesday.

Led by County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., they touted a holistic method of reviving what many considered a dying forest located in Maplewood, Millburn… Continue

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Corzine visits twice in town

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

Gov. Jon Corzine spent successive weekends on the campaign trail in Maplewood, a town that he ought to carry next month.

But why spend precious time in a place that he won handily four years ago and likely will do so again?

Democrats said it was imperative that Corzine rally his… Continue

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Third deer hunt approved for South Mountain Reservation

By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer

Maplewood on Tuesday approved a plan for Essex County to conduct a deer hunt in South Mountain Reservation beginning in January.

The 4-1 vote authorized the county to seek a permit for the hunt on the township’s behalf from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.

The county views culling the herd as crucial to ongoing efforts to restore the forest from overgrazing.

Officials have blamed white-tailed deer for eating the under… Continue

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