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Here is your 5-minute briefing on the top news, events, and social media posts in and around Maplewood today, from Patch.

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Maplewood's got a new fire chief. Here is your 5-minute briefing on the top news, events, and social media posts in and around Maplewood today, from Patch.
Maplewood's got a new fire chief. Here is your 5-minute briefing on the top news, events, and social media posts in and around Maplewood today, from Patch. (Shutterstock)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Hello, neighbors! Here is your 5-minute roundup of local news, events, and social media posts in and around Maplewood today, from Patch.

First, today's weather:

Milder. High: 49 Low: 40.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Maplewood:

  1. Joe Alvarez Is New Maplewood Fire Chief; Dept. Will Join South Orange (The Village Green)
  2. WNTR Holiday Village And Market In Maplewood: Here Are This Weekend's Events (Maplewood Patch)
  3. SOMSD Returns to 14-Day Quarantine for Unvaccinated Students, as NJ COVID Levels Rise (The Village Green)
  4. Maplewood Township Hiring Assistant Chief Financial Officer (Patch)
  5. New Asst. Supt. of Special Services, Susie Budine, Addresses SOMSD Community (The Village Green)

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Today in Maplewood:

  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center: "Trinitas celebrated the annual Menorah Lighting for Chanukah recently at the Williamson Street (main) location and New Point campus. Gary Horan, President/CEO welcomed everyone before Lisa Liss, Volunteer Director, introduced Lizzie Zimm..." (Facebook)
  • Maplewood Memorial Library: "The Maplewood Library has a long history of transition. The library has been located in what is now Maplewood Middle School as well as the former township hall on Maplewood Avenue before settling in on Baker Street in 1956. The library y..." (Facebook)
  • Maplewood Village: "#throwback to Dickens Village 2010 horse and carriage rides. Come out to Dickens VIllage this Saturday 12/11 or next Saturday 12/18 to take a horse and wagon ride and visit the petting farm. Santa will be in Dickens Village for sociall..." (Instagram)
  • Maplewood Village: "Dickens Village, a Maplewood community tradition and fun for the whole family. Saturday 12/11 12/18, visit with Santa, take a horse and wagon ride, and enjoy the petting farm then do some holiday shopping and nosh on warm food and drin..." (Instagram)
  • Maplewood Village: "Extra shopping hours and 10% donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation - just two more reasons to shop at Kimaya Kama this holiday season! #kimayakama #maplewoodvillagenj #maplewoodnj #smallwonder #shoplocal #holidayshopping #gi..." (Instagram)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "Join us on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm for a webinar on how to best prepare your student performance videos and submit your materials to Competition Suite. Get the info for the session: https://conta.cc/3rHlPc0 #Soloandensemblef..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "NJ Residents: Your help is needed to ensure Alzheimer's legislation remains a top priority. Urge your elected officials to prioritize Alzheimer's legislation that will establish an Alzheimer's public awareness campaign and a permanent Al..." (Facebook)
  • The Valerie Fund: "This holiday season, we hope you will consider the children and families of The Valerie Fund and what better way to show your support all year long than by signing up for our new monthly giving program! Read more about it by clicking the..." (Facebook)
  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center: "The Reward and Recognition Team is pleased to announce the December, 2021 Winner of our EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH PROGRAM A big Congratulations goes out to: STEFANNY VARGAS-MASIS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, WIC PROGRAM With 5 years of service ..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "#ArtsEdNow #ThisisAdvocacy - SPOTLIGHT ON...Durban Avenue School in Hopatcong, NJ - MAKING A NATIONAL SPLASH! Learn More: https://conta.cc/3oEcW10 #ArtsEdRebuilds #ArtsEdMatters" (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "Rowan Arts Engine is seeking applicants for the Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) Program Coordinator (South Jersey)- more information on this part-time position is located at… https://www.rowanartsengine.com/get-involved" (Facebook)
  • South Mountain YMCA, NJ: "Do you like to play video games or have a teen who does? Esports is game competition where kids can be safe and moderated. 🎮 Participants practice with teammates from across the Metro Y locations and compete against other YMCA Esports t..." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood: "Thinking of replacing the stock radio in my car with a new one that has more features. - Can someone recommend a car audio installation place? Thanks" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Borden Park: "For rent 3 bedrooms 2 baths with Master suite Irvington $2,095 - https://turbo.rent/s/785780p" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "hello people: I'm looking for a used van or small truck. - My vehicle lost a gas line on the way to work and my vehicle went up in flames. I got myself and the dog out but there is nothing left. I lost alot of stuff that can't be replace..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "GUTTER CLEANING! - www.zhcs.biz GUTTER CLEANING BEFORE WINTER TAKES OVER 1844 zhcsbiz Or text me at 201 410 4252 Great prices" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

  • WEBINAR: Wills, Living Trusts, Estate and Medicaid Planning (December 10)
  • Super Duper Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale (December 11)
  • Gingerbread House competition at Hilton Library (December 11)
  • WNTR Holiday Village & Makers Market (December 12)
  • Holiday Shopping at Durand-Hedden's Country Store (December 12)
  • Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (December 12)
  • Brunch & Learn: Everything You Need to Know About Preplanning a Funeral or Cremation (December 15)
  • A TLCC Christmas Experience: Hope for the Holidays (December 16)
  • A TLCC Christmas Experience: Hope for the Holidays (December 17)
  • A TLCC Christmas Experience: Hope for the Holidays (December 18)
  • A TLCC Christmas Experience: Hope for the Holidays (December 19)
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