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🌱 Maplewood Daily: Teacher Resignations, Snow On The Way

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What's happening today in and around Maplewood?
What's happening today in and around Maplewood? (Caren Lissner/Patch)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ —Rise and shine, Maplewood! Let's get you all caught up to start today on an informed note. Here's what's happening in and around Maplewood.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and colder. High: 26 Low: 13.

Here are the top stories today in Maplewood:

  1. SOMA Teachers Union Says Resignations Mount (TAPinto.net)
  2. Maplewood Native Debuts Children's Book, TV Project (Maplewood Patch)
  3. SOMA Schools: Students 12 and Up Will Need Boosters or Risk Quarantine (TAPinto.net)
  4. New Homes Listed For Sale This Week In Maplewood (Maplewood Patch)
  5. As Omicron Surge Wanes, South Orange Looks to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate (The Village Green)
  6. Potential Snowstorm Friday Night Into Saturday In North Jersey (Patch.com)

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Today in Maplewood:

From my notebook:

  • Maplewood Village: "Do you love Lorena's as much as we do? Then head over to @njmonthly magazine's Jersey Choice Restaurant poll to vote for them in the Best of the Best, French, and Romantic categories. njmonthly.com" (Instagram)
  • Maplewood NJ FMBA L-25: "Thoughts and prayers to the brothers and sisters of the Baltimore City Fire Department, who lost three of their own in the line of duty today. Also, keep in your prayers a fourth member, FF McMaster, who remains in the hospital with crit..." (Facebook)
  • The Valerie Fund: "This week, we invite you to listen to some of the inspiring stories from our newest Valerie Fund scholarship recipients! First up, TVF patient Matthew shares a little bit about what The Valerie Fund means to him! #becauseofvalerie #forth..." (Facebook)
  • South Mountain YMCA, NJ: "Coach Dave continues to make a positive impact!" (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "@ap_dancefest ANNOUNCING A VERY SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY // THE JANICE TUOHY-AGUILERA SCHOLARSHIP => Submissions open at 10am on JANUARY 28th. Read below for more details ❤️ Janice Tuohy-Aguilera was a mother, mentor, educator and..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "You can make a difference in 2022! Join us on Thursday, January 27 at 6 p.m. for a virtual kickoff party and learn about The Longest Day, the mission of the Alzheimer's Association and how you can make an impact in the fight to end Alzhe..." (Facebook)
  • Maplewood Memorial Library: "Calling all MAPSO Teens! Interested in learning how to develop, record, and produce your own podcast? Join the teen librarians from Maplewood and @SouthOrangePublicLibrary for Giving Teens a Voice: the podcast edition! Our first meeting ..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "@dancetchs Special thanks to our partners @trentonartsatprinceton for hosting our first arts career panel! We are so thankful for the wisdom shared by the panelists. #artsednow #artsedmakesbetterpeople #artseducationmatters" (Facebook)
  • South Orange-Maplewood Adult School: "SPRING WRITING CLASSES!👉 Register at somadultschool.org ✍️ Calling all writers (or wannabe writers)! We've got a spectacular Spring line-up that will get the creative juices flowing! 📚 From "Jumpstart Your Damn Novel," to "A Newbie's G..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "CONGRATS! @pctidancers PCTI Dance Alumni, Malcolm Young has joined the cast of The Lion King on BROADWAY! We are so excited! Congratulations Malcolm!! #mastermalcolm #pctidance @malcolmmyoung #artsednow #artsedrebuilds #artsedmakesbetter..." (Facebook)
  • South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: "Governor Murphy and Lt. Governor Oliver announced today the upcoming launch of the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA), administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). Please visit the website..." (Facebook)
  • SOMA Chamber of Commerce: "Last chance to register!! Our January event happens this Thursday https://conta.cc/3KH9nQT" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "ISO a high school math (specifically algebra) tutor in the SOMSD area for my grandson. - TIA" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "Looking for a reliable Handyman to help hang some blinds and light fixtures. - Couple of hours of work in Maplewood NJ." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Valley of Maplewood: "Want a healthier 2022? - The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) is a research-backed approach to managing IBD (colitis, Crohn's) as well as IBS. It's had such a positive impact on my life, and I've received such generous support from other..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Borden Park: "ISO Medical walking boot size Small/ Med. - Preferably ankle height. I ordered a medical boot for over night delivery from Amazon, but now it will not arrive in time for tomorrow morning. Does anyone have a gently used boot they wouldn'..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Valley of Maplewood: "A man today came to my door and told me he was from PSEG and said they possibly had a discount for me but first he needed to see my bill. - It was incredibly odd and I did not open the door. Just letting everyone know if you see anything..." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Caren Lissner

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. I 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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