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Come by this spooky home on Manley Terrace in Maplewood on Halloween and you can choose from "gummies and tons of chocolate treats," says homeowner Tiffany Chan.
Come by this spooky home on Manley Terrace in Maplewood on Halloween and you can choose from "gummies and tons of chocolate treats," says homeowner Tiffany Chan. (Tiffany Chan Lyons and David Lyons)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Good morning, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Maplewood:


  1. SOMA School Board Candidates Urge Hiring of Teachers of Color, Broader Curriculum (TAPinto.net)
  2. Have You Voted Yet? All The Details On Where And When You can Vote In Maplewood (Maplewood Patch)
  3. SOPAC Will Present Nefesh Mountain in a Hanukkah Concert in December (Broadway World)
  4. Maplewood Warns Property Owners to Pay Delinquent Tax/Sewer Bills (TAPinto.net)
  5. Kaitlin Wittleder, BOE Candidate, Endorsed by Fred Profeta, Former Mayor of Maplewood (TAPinto.net)

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Today in Maplewood:

Maplewood Patch Notebook

  • Maplewood Memorial Library: "We nod to the past to plan the future. Our architects @SageAndCoombeArchitects took inspiration for our future Main Library entrance from the original Main Library entrance - shifted back to its original location and with a view all the ..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "These new professional learning opportunities are designed to inspire reflection and action. We invite arts educators and administrators across New Jersey to participate as we explore ways to incorporate culturally responsive principles ..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Limited voting sessions remain for the current New Jersey Legislature. Your help is needed to ensure Alzheimer's legislation remains a priority. Please TAKE ACTION today. Use this link https://p2a.co/4N3fNo0 to learn more and urge your e..." (Facebook)
  • South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: "BOE Candidates' Forum, tonight 7:30 pm. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuceyvrj4pH9U1YJm6wImwxWcAjm-5W_mU" (Facebook)
  • South Orange-Maplewood Adult School: "COMING SOON! SOMAS is hosting a SILENT AUCTION in conjunction with our online virtual musical event, Dueling Pianos. The auction will launch early November and is open to the general public. You can bid on and win items like a guided eco..." (Facebook)
  • Maplewood Chamber of Commerce: "Kathleen Kroll and the team at The Robert Northfield Real Estate Team went all out with this spooky video!! Check it out and get ready to hear the winners!! 👻" (Facebook)
  • Maplewood Memorial Library: "UPDATE: due to wet conditions from the storm, tomorrow's Welcome to Hilton Family program will be held at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd.) Please dress warmly; all doors and windows will be open. Attendees will be required to wear masks an..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "Culturally Responsive Arts Ed! 4-part series will support #artsed in developing #culturalcompetence through #inquiry and #reflection - transform arts ed environments and learning... Learn More: https://conta.cc/3lThoYh #ProfessionalLearn..." (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications (October 28)
  • Inktober Community Art Project (October 29)
  • "The Play That Goes Wrong" — Get $43.21 Tickets This Friday Only! (October 29)
  • Halloween Themed Pizza Making (October 30)
  • Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31)
  • HSS Yoga Flow Class - New Session Starting Nov. 2! (November 2)
  • Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 2! (November 2)
  • St. Patrick School Hosting Fall Open House & School Tours (November 4)
  • "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Author Jeff Kinney in "Big Shot" Drive-Thru Book Tour (November 6)
  • Discovering Your Roots: How to Begin A Journey of a Lifetime (November 6)
  • Information Session for Preschool - 8th Grade at St. Vincent Martyr School (November 9)
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About me: Hi! I'm a lifelong New Jersey resident who grew up in Matawan/Aberdeen, Freehold, and Old Bridge. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the 1990s and now live in Hoboken. After college, I spent 20 years as a beat reporter and editor at a newspaper chain in Hudson County, and have written for the Washington Post and Atlantic.com. I've also published two novels, one of which was adapted into a nerdy romantic comedy that's currently streaming on Netflix (called Carrie Pilby). I believe in the power of local journalism to do so much good in large and small ways. Reach me at caren.lissner@patch.com

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