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2019 Summer Edition

Editor in Chief: Sonia Alves-Viveiros, Township Business Administrator Assistant Editor: Glenn Michalowski, Assistant Township Administrator

SOMA CELEBRATES PRIDE

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month in June and this year’s 50th Anniversary of the

Stonewall Rebellion, The Township of Maplewood and The Township of South Orange

Village have joined together for the Second Annual SOMA CELEBRATES PRIDE, a

coordinated initiative to highlight and promote LGBTQ visibility and issue awareness,

to foster safe spaces for affirmation and celebration. We invite you to check out

www.somapride.com to see a listing of events that are planned for the end of June!

The Maplewood Leaflet

http://www.somapride.com/

Administration Department

Administration Department 574 Valley Street - (973) 762-8120

Maplewood, New Jersey 07040

The Maplewood Farmer’s Market is back!

The Maplewood Farmers Market is held every Monday at 2:00 pm to 7:00pm at

1848-1852 Springfield Avenue. Free parking is available.

Stock up every Monday to make great healthy meals all week long.

Like our Facebook page @maplewoodfarmersmarket for more info on guests and

our rotating featured vendors!

https://www.facebook.com/maplewoodfarmersmarket/

https://www.facebook.com/maplewoodfarmersmarket/

Affordable Housing

Does your home need repairs?

Residents who qualify for this program can receive up to $20,000 in repairs. Visit

www.hip.cgph.net or call (609) 664-2781 for additional information.

Do you qualify for Affordable housing?

Visit www.njhrc.gov for a pre-application process or call (609) 664-2769 Ext. 29 for additional

information.

http://www.hip.cgph.net/http://www.njhrc.gov/

Engineering Department

Administration Department 574 Valley Street - (973) 762-8120


Maplewood Ave Brick Pavers: Work continues on the brick paver replacement

program along Maplewood Ave and the side streets. To date, Ricalton Park, Durand

Road, Highland Place, the median in front of the NJ Transit Lot and curb bump outs

at Baker Street, Highland Place and Durand Road have been completed. The

contractor will continue with finishing the side streets (Inwood Place and Baker

Street) and will transition to the main corridor of Maplewood Avenue thereafter.

Asphalt Paving Updates: Parker Avenue between Prospect Street and Boyden Avenue

was paved along with Suffolk Avenue. Boyden Avenue was also paved between

Springfield Avenue and Van Ness Terrace. The Township is working with NJDOT on

plans to pave Boyden Avenue (Springfield Avenue to Irvington Avenue) this year. We

are designing the road program and will include Collinwood Road, Springfield Avenue

(Jacoby Street to Irvington Border), Woodside Road, Summit Ave and Durand Road

(Maplewood Avenue to Woodland Road) subject to available funding.

Springfield Avenue: We coordinated with the County to re-program all traffic signals

which have been recalibrated and GPS clocks were installed along Springfield

Avenue. While we are still tweaking things, we believe the changes have resulted in

a nicer experience through the Springfield Avenue corridor.

Traffic Calming: Radar mounted speed limit signs were installed at Brookwood Drive,

a contract has been awarded to a contractor to install speed humps along Orchard

Road. The Township continues to process requests, if you believe traffic calming is

needed on your street, please fill out the petition and follow our Traffic Calming

Policies.

Fire Department

Maplewood Fire Department 105 Dunnell Road - (973) 762-6500


The summer is here and like any other year, the weather gets warm and people start

to utilize outdoor grills for cooking, and incidents involving grill fires increases.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 8,900 home fires

are caused by outdoor grilling. Gas grills are the cause of more home fires than

charcoal grills.

Regardless of which type of outdoor grill you use to barbeque, here are some safety

tips to help you have an enjoyable summer and barbequing season.

1. Use the grill outside only and at least 15ft from the home.

2. Make sure your grill is stable to avoid tipping over.

3. Keep your grill clean to avoid grease and fat buildup.

4. Check your grill for any propane leaks.

5. If the flame goes out, wait at least five minutes to re-light.

Fire Department Continued

6. Take care around the grill. Never leave unattended or allow kids or pets to play

nearby.

7. Be careful when using charcoal starter fluid. Never add starter fluid while grill

is already lit.

8. Wear the right clothing and do not allow loose clothing to dangle over the grill.

9. Be ready to put out the fire. Have baking soda or a fire extinguisher nearby.

10.Call 9-1-1 in the event the fire gets out of hand.

Fire Pit Safety Tips: Do’s and Don’ts

Fire pits can be as simple as placing some stones in a circle or purchasing a prebuilt

fire pit from the store or can be as complex as having one professionally built on your

patio. No matter what type of fire pit you possess, here are some safety tips you

should follow:

DO: Build your fire pit on a level surface to reduce risk of fire extending beyond the

pit.

DO: Keep the fire at a safe distance. The fire should be at least 10ft from your home,

fences, trees, etc.

DON’T: Use gasoline or lighter fluid to avoid the fire from getting out of control.

DO: Monitor people around the fire pits, especially children.

DON’T: Build a fire pit with river stones. Use only dry, rough stones.

DO: Check the weather report for wind conditions.

DON’T: Leave fire unattended, monitor at all times.

DO: Put your fire out safely and completely.

DON’T: Place hot ashes in plastic garbage containers or near structures.

DO: Have an emergency plan such as a garden hose or bucket of water nearby.

DO: Call 9-1-1 in the event the fire gets out of hand.

Swimming Pool Safety Tips:

Swimming pools and spas are a great place to have summer family fun. The following

safety tips will ensure everyone to enjoy the summer months and avoid tragedy.

1. Never leave a child unattended in or near the water – It only takes a second.

2. Teach children how to swim.

3. Teach children to stay away from pool or spa drains.

4. Ensure that all private or public pools and spas have compliant drains covers.

5. Install proper barriers, covers and alarms on and around your pool and spa.

6. Know how to perform CPR on children and adults.

7. Take the pledge to follow all pool and spa safety tips.

Fire Department Continued

8. Call 9-1-1 in the event of a drowning or near drowning.

Fire Department New Members:

The Maplewood Fire Department would like to congratulate and welcome the newest

members of the department.

Pictured from left to right: Kyle McAllister, Anthony Pafumi, Fire Chief Michael Dingelstedt,

Alexander Chamberlin, and Khaleel Thomas. (not pictured Thomas Murray III)

Health Division

Maplewood Health Department 574 Valley Street - (973) 762-8120


Be a Smart Consumer of Mosquito Spraying Companies

It is summertime and that means mosquitoes. With all this additional rain,

mosquitoes will have many places to breed in stagnant water if we are not proactive.

Mosquitoes can breed in a soda cap-full of stagnant water. The EPA and the Essex County Mosquito Control Agency recommend that before you call a mosquito spraying

company, homeowners need to practice Integrated Pest Management.

Steps to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are:

Eliminate standing water from pet dishes, toys, old tires, bird feeders, and

planters. Remove stagnant water every three days. Seasonally clean out

house gutters and drains. Repair screens on doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering

your house.

Remove debris from under the bushes and keep your grass short; again to reduce mosquito breeding grounds.

If you need to call a mosquito spraying company, be a smart consumer and follow these recommendations by Consumer Reports:

Ask to see a license or certification, a label for the insecticide being used, and

check to see that they use protective gear.

Ask whether the company has a plan to protect nontarget organisms. The chemicals used to kill mosquitoes can also kill good insects, such as honeybees,

ladybugs, and butterflies. Professional sprayers will have strategies, such as

standing with their back to the property line and working with the wind, to minimize the drift of chemicals into nontarget areas. In addition, they should

avoid spraying directly on flowering plants and target areas like under bushes

where mosquitoes tend to breed. Ask whether the business makes follow-up visits to ensure that its insecticide

treatment has worked.

Source: https://www.consumerreports.org/pest-control/should-you-spray-your-yard-for-mosquitoes-and-ticks/#map

Finally, ask if their employees have all taken the required New Jersey Pesticide Applicator Training course and ask for a current certification as well.

Rethinking Mosquito Control

Primum non nocere—First, do not harm

The phrase derived from the Hippocratic Oath for medical providers also applies to

how we should care for our yards and public green spaces which are Maplewood’s

strongest connection to the increasingly fragile natural world. How does this principle

apply to mosquito control?

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Health Division Continued

In recent years residents have experienced a noticeable rise in nuisance-level

mosquito infestations, especially since the arrival of more aggressive mosquitoes with

warming winter temperatures and the introduction of one or more invasive tropical

species. Enterprising businesses have seen this as an opportunity to offer a new

lucrative service: Mosquito Control. Aggressive mosquitoes have bred aggressive

marketing of these mosquito control services. But what are they offering and is it

really harmless?

Causing unintended side effects…

Mosquitoes are hard to kill. They lay their eggs on or near stagnant water—in some

cases a thimble is enough water. They go through a larval stage in water before

emerging as adults in a couple of weeks. They reproduce frequently each year and

some are at various stages of development all season long.

Mosquito control companies frequently spray pyrethrins, derived from

chrysanthemum flowers, and chemically related compounds against adult

mosquitoes. Being naturally derived gives an underserved image of being in harmony

with nature. These chemicals are comparatively safe for humans, other mammals,

and birds but they are lethal against a wide range of smaller creatures, many of which

are mostly invisible to us but whose importance is easy to underestimate.

The label of one product used in Maplewood announces that it kills a long list of six-

and eight-legged creatures, including ants, bees, beetles, moths, spiders, and wasps,

that come in contact with it. The label only focuses on bugs that are considered pests

but by implication the list of insects killed on contact would very likely include

butterflies and their caterpillars plus any and all insect pollinators. Birds, in turn, are

put at risk with the decline of bugs they either depend on as food for themselves or

for their young. Unfortunately many of these species being harmed are less resilient

than mosquitoes and are becoming endangered and extinct at a rapid rate, risking

“catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystems” according to a recent study.

Less lethal strategies

1. Find and eliminate all places where water remains for more than a few days:

gutters and planters that never drain completely, neglected undergrowth,

buckets and rain barrels, etc.

2. Look for safe products that narrowly target and kill mosquitoes at the larval

stage, larvicides, for wet areas that cannot be drained

3. Apply insect repellents to exposed skin at the minimum effective rate

4. Mosquitoes are relatively weak flyers--Use fans to keep them from landing

Mosquitoes are going to remain a nuisance to some degree no matter what we do.

By taking a few smart measures we can keep that nuisance at a tolerable level

without causing significant harm to our natural environment.


Township of Maplewood will be hosting two blood drives this summer. Shortages of

all blood types happen during the summer and winter holidays. One pint of blood can

save up to three lives. Please give the gift of life at these locations: 1. 4th of July Festival, Vitalant Bloodmobile (van will be by Town Hall),10

AM-3 PM

2. August 9th, American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2 PM-7 PM, The Woodland,

60 Woodland Road.

September is Sepsis Awareness Month.

In September we want to raise awareness of a very serious condition known as sepsis. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an

infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.

In other words, sepsis is to infection, as anaphylactic shock is to a bee sting or food allergy.

While more than 1.7 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sepsis each year,

and sepsis is the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals, more than 40% of U.S. adults have NEVER heard of sepsis. That is why it is important to know how to

prevent sepsis and recognize the symptoms so that you can help someone right

away.

Prevent sepsis by quickly identifying and managing infections. This includes practicing

good handwashing and respiratory etiquette (covering your cough and sneeze),

staying current with vaccinations, taking care of cuts and wounds and seeking treatment when infections are suspected, or if symptoms are getting worse.

When it comes to sepsis, remember It’s About TIME™: T – Temperature - higher or lower than normal

I - Infection – may have signs or symptoms of infection

M – Mental Decline - confused, sleepy, difficult to rouse E – Extremely ill – “I feel like I might die,” severe pain or discomfort

If you suspect sepsis (observe a combination of these symptoms), see your medical

professional immediately, CALL 911, or go to a hospital with an advocate and say, “I AM CONCERNED ABOUT SEPSIS.”


Measles Update As of May 13, 2019, there are 14 confirmed cases of measles in New Jersey, according

to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH). The Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) stated that there are 839 cases across 23 states as of May 10, 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994 and since

measles was declared eliminated in 2000.

People are being exposed to measles on airplanes and in other states through medical

facilities, private events and hotels. To raise awareness about the spread of measles,

the NJ DOH developed this poster for international travelers.

Another important way to protect yourself and your family from measles and other

preventable diseases is to stay up to date on immunizations. Diseases caused by

bacteria and viruses such as measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), and pneumococcal and haemophilus

Influenzae B are still a risk to the health and safety of all of us, but especially our

most vulnerable groups: infants and young children, the elderly and the

immunocompromised. When we remain vigilant to protect ourselves through the practice of proper immunization, we inadvertently protect the entire community and

everyone benefits.


Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria carried by an infected tick. Humans can

get exposed when they are hiking, camping or walking off trail in wooded

areas, like the South Mountain Reservation. Residents whose houses border the Reservation or other wooded areas may even have ticks in their yards so

protecting yourself from ticks is important. Three things to do to protect

yourself from ticks are:

a. Wear protective clothing (wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and

socks) when hiking in the woods. b. Don’t go off the trail. Stay on the paved walkways.

c. When you leave the woods, do a tick check. Follow the diagram

and check for ticks in the highlighted yellow areas of the body.

Ticks can be hard to spot so ask someone to help you look behind your knees and arms, nape of the neck, and behind your ears.

For more information, go to: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/vectorborne/C2471--tick-

borne_diseases_brochure.pdf

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Maplewood Green Team

Community Services Department

Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department 574 Valley Street - (973)-763-4202


Maplewood Recreation department 2nd annual summer Goat Yoga Program:

Get your daily dose of healthy yoga vibes and top that off with an up-close-and-

personal meeting with some goat friends. These goats may join you in your postures

sometimes taking a moment to strike a pose on your back. Maplewood recreation’s

goat yoga is instructed by a certified yoga instructor and will introduce you to the

cutest goats around. The vinyasa yoga session lasts about one hour, followed by a

few minutes of photos with the goats. Spots are limited so register now at:

Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/programs

Dates: June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5 and august 19th, 2019.

Time and location: 6:30PM Memorial Park Amphitheater

Cost: $25.00 per person, per class.

2019 Summer Art exploration camp: Come circumvent the world and learn about

art, food and culture of different countries. Kids will explore the world through art

and have a snack based on the country of the day. The program is held in the air-

conditioned parlor at the woodland. This camp is eight individual one week sessions

starting on June 24 and concluding on August 15, 2019. Class size is limited to 10

children. Register now at: Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/programs

Cost: $95.00 per week

Community Services Continued

2019 Maplewood Kids Camp: Kids camp is a summer recreational program which

provides township children the opportunity to develop social skills through a

prescribed program of creative play, team building, and good sportsmanship in a safe

and caring environment. All of the activities that will take place during the summer

will have the foundation of a weekly theme that has been carefully planned out the

kid’s camp director. At kid’s camp, our goal is to provide each child with a unique and

exhilarating experience each day. In doing so, the activities we engage in will provide

a level of supervision and structure that will offer many different challenges during

the week. Each child will be afforded a chance for self-discovery and exploration,

teaching them how to effectively function within society. Kid’s camp is eight individual

one week sessions with a multitude of hour and pricing options: Full day, half day,

half day with before care, full day with before care, Full day with after care, Full day

with before and after care. Camp is limited to the first 135 children per session. Kid’s

camp is for children grades: K-5.

To register please visit: www.maplewood.recdesk.com/community/programs

Cost:

Half day: 9am – 1pm $200 per session

Full day: 9am -3pm $275 per session

Half day with before care: 7am – 1pm $250 per session

Full day with before care: 7am – 3pm $325 per session

Full day with after care: 9am – 6pm $325 per session

Full day with before & after care: 7am – 6pm $375 per session


Maplewood Summer Tennis Camp 2019: Maplewood Tennis camp is designed to

cater to all skill levels from Beginner to intermediate. Camp consists of warm ups,

stretching, drills, snack break, group drills, games, wrap-up. Camp is held at

Memorial Park and Walter Park Mon-Thurs. Fridays are reserved for rainouts.

For detailed info go to www.maplewoodtennis.com. Tennis camp is six individual one

week sessions.

To register please visit: www.Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/programs.

Cost: $265.00. Multiple session and sibling discount: $225.00

Pool side yoga: This class links postures together in a dynamic rhythm with the

breath. Focus is on deepening our awareness and alignment in postures. Open to All

Levels. To register please visit: Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/programs

Dates: Saturdays, June 15, June 29, July 6, July 20, August 17, August 24, 2019

Time: 8:30-9:30AM

Location: Maplewood Community Pool

Cost: $10.00 per class

http://www.maplewoodtennis.com/


Aqua Zumba: Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance,

for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! There is less impact on your joints during an

Aqua Zumba®class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance,

which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles. To register

please visit: Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/programs

Dates: Tuesdays starting on July 2- August 20, 2019

Time: 11:05am

Cost: Free


Water Aerobics: Aqua aerobics classes are a great way to mix up a traditional gym

workout with the wondrous benefits of water. It only takes a few aqua aerobics

sessions and you will see a difference in your overall fitness. Enjoy a fitness class

that puts less stress on your joints and muscles and helps you build strength and

endurance.

Dates: Friday at 11am starting on July 5 - August 23, 2019

Time: 11:05am

Cost: Free


Scott Donie Dive Camp 2019: This will be an Intensive camp experience for divers

of all ability levels. We will encourage all participants to challenge themselves in a

safe and friendly environment. We will include diving specific dry land warm-ups,

exercises and skills drills. Exclusive talks by Scott Donie ranging from diving basics

to stories of his experiences competing at the Olympic Level. Advance coaching

available for competitive divers. To register please visit:


Location: Maplewood Community pool

Dates: Aug 5 – 9, 2019

Times: 9AM-2PM

Cost: $500.00


2019 Mermaid Camp: Come learn to swim like a mermaid and learn all about the

sea!

Mermaids get to KEEP their tails to continue the fun! To register please visit:


Dates: Aug 19 – 23, 2019

Time: 8AM-2PM

Cost: $300.00

Paddle Board Yoga: Spend 75 Minutes with our instructor for a floating yoga

class on stand up paddle boards. To register please visit:


Dates: June 30, 2019, July 21, 2019, August 11, 2019

Times: 8:00AM-9:15AM

Location: Maplewood Community pool

Cost: $50.00 per class

Senior Beach blanket Bingo: Bingo and Ice cream…perfect together. Take a break

and get out of the sun for a few hours. Great prizes to get you all set for the beach

and the Maplewood community pool. Prizes include beach chairs, beach blankets,

coolers and much more.

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Location Maplewood Senior center (106 Burnett Ave)

Cost: Free

Senior Hunterdon hills playhouse trip: Come join us on Wednesday August 7th,

for a trip to the Hunterdon hills playhouse to see “I DO: I DO:” the story of a marriage

is at the center of tom jones tony award winning musical. An intimate, nostalgic and

funny work by the authors of “the fantastiks”. The show begins with Michael and

Agnes on their wedding day and traces their life together over a period of 50 years.

To register please visit: Maplewood.recdesk.com/community/programs

Date: Wednesday august 7, 2019

Departure time: 10AM (Maplewood senior center)

Cost: $68.00 per person.

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

Senior Resource Directory

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages introduces a new tool for seniors, the Senior Resource

Directory. This directory lists government and non-profit resources. It includes local,

county, state and federal government services, charities, agencies and contracted

services that are available to residents. This directory is designed to make it as easy

as possible for older adult residents of SOMA (South Orange and Maplewood) and

those who care for them to find and use a local resources designed for them.

Copies of the Senior Resource Directory are available at the Maplewood Senior

Center, the Health Department in Maplewood Town Hall, or by calling or emailing

(973) 558-0863 [email protected].

The Conversation of Your Life

Over the course of 6 events in May and June, many residents learned about the

importance of “The Conversation of Your Life” or COYL. This program, by the New

Jersey Health Care Quality Institute, educates residents about important discussions

to have and decisions to make in the event that you cannot speak for yourself.

Advance care planning consists of sharing your preferences for end-of-life care with

loved ones and doctors and putting them in writing, so in the case that you are unable

to speak for yourself, the health care treatment you receive is consistent with what

you want. More than anything, advance care planning is a gift of clarity for both you

and your family. Indicating your preferences for end-of -life care well ahead of time

saves your loved ones from having to make emotionally taxing decisions on your

behalf; instead, they can have clarity in their actions and focus on spending time with

you.

Advance care planning can be daunting – not only because it is difficult for many of

us to think about aging and death, but also because there are a lot of terms and

forms that can complicate the process. If you were not able to attend the COYL

events, you can find information on our website, www.SOMAtwotownsforallages.org,

under the “COYL” tab. A packet of information can also be sent to you by calling (973)

558-0863 or emailing [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

SOMA Two Towns for All Ages

If you are a senior citizen or an empty nester with unused bedrooms in your house,

and could use a little help with chores and or some extra income each month, please

note that in the State of New Jersey, senior citizens (age of 62 or older) are allowed

to share their homes with boarders. Under a recent amendment to Maplewood’s

housing ordinance (#2898-18):

“Senior citizens, (as defined by the State of NJ age 62) who are owners and occupiers

of residential dwelling units within the Township of Maplewood with at least two (2)

bedrooms may lease or rent to up to two (2) boarders, as defined in Maplewood Code

Section 271.3. Individual borders shall each be assigned a bedroom. If the boarders

are a couple, they may be assigned one (1) bedroom.”

Translation: Residents age 62 and over are allowed to rent a spare bedroom to an

individual or a couple. Renters must have a bedroom - no renting couches or

basements. In addition, seniors do not need to register or pay a registration fee to

the town.

Any and all rental arrangements or other home sharing agreements are between the

homeowner and boarder. The homeowner should exercise their best judgement and

caution in their home sharing. All state and local ordinances concerning building

code, fire and health safety apply.

Seton Hall University - If you are interested in advertising a room for rent to Seton

Hall Students, you can go to Duffy Hall on the Seton Hall Campus and post a notice

on the bulletin board at the Housing Office.

Cultural Affairs

Maplewood, NJ (June 3, 2019) — This fall, the Strollers are ready to put the “fun”

back in fundraising with a wild weekend of bingo and line dancing! The Maplewood-

based troupe has announced that this year’s fundraiser will once again consist of back

to back events: a classic Bingo Night scheduled for Friday, September 20 and a back-

to-the-honky-tonk evening of line dancing set for the following evening, Saturday,

September 21. Both events will take place at the Woodland in Maplewood, NJ.

First up is Bingo Night on Friday, September 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5

and includes 3 cards. Daubers and additional cards may be purchased at the event.

Fabulous prizes range from a share of the pot to merchandise and services donated

by local businesses.

An Evening of Line Dancing to an eclectic mix of Western and other popular music

will follow on Saturday, September 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $10 per person.

A professional instructor will be on hand to demonstrate moves.

Both events will be held at the Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Tickets

will be available at the door, cash only. Refreshments will also be available for

purchase.

The Strollers of Maplewood was established in 1932 "to provide an opportunity for

artistic and dramatic education and enjoyment for its members and the community."

The troupe’s 88th season will open with the eclectic musical Working in November,

Cultural Affairs

followed by a children’s theater production (still to be named) in late January/early

February. The season continues with Lucille Fletcher’s suspenseful mystery Night

Watch in March and concludes with Horton Foote’s heartwarming

drama The Trip to Bountiful in May. Visit www.thestrollers.org or email

[email protected] for more information.

Maplewood Library

Maplewood Memorial Library – 973-762-1622 located at 51 Baker Street Hilton Branch Library – 973-762-1688 located at 1688 Springfield Avenue


ADULT PROGRAMS

ADULT HEALTH SCREENINGS

Wednesday, July 10, 3:30-5 pm at Hilton Branch

Monday, August 5, 10:30-12 at Main Library

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE (ESG) INVESTING

Thursday, July 11, 7 pm at Main Library

Responsible investing: aligning your financial goals with your values

ORIGAMI WITH MARY KAO

Origami Boxes: Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 pm at Hilton Branch

Origami Lotus: Monday, July 22, 7 pm at Main Library

PROFESSIONALS IN TRANSITION Mondays, 10-12 at Hilton Branch

July 8: Effective networking through active listening

July 22: “The Landing Expert” Alex Freund

August 5: Developing resilience through positive behavior changes

SHADOWS OF DOUBT AUTHOR TALK

Wednesday, July 17, 7 pm at Main Library

Authors Brendan O’Flaherty and Rajiv Sethi will discuss their newly released book,

Shadows of Doubt: Stereotypes, Crime, and the Pursuit of Justice

DECLUTTER YOUR GARAGE, PORCH & YARD

Wednesday, July 10, 7 pm at Main Library

Tackle those projects you just don’t want to do in cold weather. Get rid of junk and

reclaim your space and sanity.

YARN & FIBER ARTS GROUP Saturday, July 13, 10-12 at Main Library

A gathering for people who do creative things with yarn or fabric. All skill levels are

welcome. Bring your projects.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Blast off into a stellar summer filled with awesome activities, prizes, and incentives

to keep kids reading and writing all summer long. All family members can participate,

even if you’re away all summer. Registration begins June 17 and ends August 16.

ML) = Main Library / (HB) = Hilton Branch

*Except where noted, all programs are DROP IN.

Programs are subject to change. Please check our website: maplewoodlibrary.org

Library Continued

Anthology 2019: Zine Edition: Ages 6-11 (ML) Mon @ 6:30-7:30 pm: 7/1, 7/8,

7/15, 7/22, 7/29. This summer we’ll create our own zines! A zine is a self-published

booklet: write, draw, and trade copies of your work. You may attend one or more

sessions.

Anytime Projects: All ages (ML) complete these activities in the library, or take

them home for later! Fri. and Sat @ 10 am-5 pm: 6/28 - 6/29; 7/12 - 7/13; 7/26 -

7/27; 8/9 - 8/10

Baby Lit: Ages birth-2 ½ Stories, fingerplays, songs, & more! (ML) Tues. @10:30-

11 am: 6/25, 7/2, 7/16, 7/23, 8/6 and (HB) Wed. @11-11:30am: 6/26, 7/10, 7/24,

8/7

Bilingual Storytime: Cuentos y Canciones: All ages (ML) Mon. @ 4-4:30 pm: 7/8,

8/5 and (HB) @ 4-4:30 pm: 6/24, 7/22 Compartiremos historias y canciones en

inglés y español. Stories and songs in English and Spanish.

Boogie Woogie Babies: Ages birth-3 (ML) Tues. @ 10:30-11:15 am: 7/9, 7/30 and

(HB) Wed. @11-11:30 am: 7/3

Drag Queen Story Hour: Ages 4 & up (ML) Fri. 7/12 @ 3:30-4:30 pm

Designed specifically for kids and families, this energetic storytime features

Harmonica Sunbeam – professional actor, cabaret singer, and drag queen. Kids will

hear stories and make a wand.

Family Fort-Building Night: All Ages (HB) Mon. 8/5 @ 5:30-7:30 pm Bring the

whole family & build a reading fort in the library after hours! Bring a flashlight - we’ll

provide blankets, books, and snacks.

FINALE! Goodbye Summer Party: All Ages (HB) Thu. 8/15 @ 3-5 pm Celebrate

the end of the Summer Reading Club with a party!

Flamenco: All ages (ML) Fri. 8/9 @ 3:30 pm This interactive workshop will expose

children to the rich history & culture of flamenco and teach basic Gypsy flamenco

movements & props. Presented by Ami Otero Minars of Admission Nation.

KICKOFF! Hello Summer Party Featuring FunikiJam!: All ages (HB) Fri. 6/21 @

1:30 - 4 pm. Celebrate the last day of school with us! Dance along to live music and

stay to explore fire, police and public works vehicles! Music starts at 2 pm and the

vehicles will arrive at 3 pm. Messy art, temporary tattoos, and snacks will be available

throughout the party.

Lego Challenge: Ages 4+ (ML) Sat. @ 2:30-4 pm: 6/22, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24

and (HB) Tues. @ 6-7:30 pm: 6/25, 7/30 See if you can finish our monthly Lego

challenge. Test your engineering and design skills, make new friends, and have fun.

Library Continued

Magical Melodies: Ages1-5 (HB) Tues. 7/2 @ 4 pm: High-energy classic children's

songs with Mr. Chris get everyone dancing and shaking, then we march in parade

and everyone gets to try the slide on the trombone!

Maker Mondays: Ages 2-6 (HB) Mon. @ 11 am-1 pm: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29

Make cool things and learn new maker skills in the HB Create Space!

Maze Obstacle Course: All ages (ML) Fri. 8/16 @ 10 am-5 pm. End your summer

reading experience with our obstacle course. Win a free book!

Moon Landing Party: All ages (ML) Sat. 7/20 @ 11 am-1 pm Celebrate the 50-year

anniversary of the first moon landing. We’ll watch the 1969 Moon landing and have

some moon-themed fun with snacks and creative activities.

Music and More w/ Kelly!: Ages birth-2½ (HB) Wed. 7/17, 7/31 @ 11 am: 45

minutes of singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Great for kids ages birth to 2½

and their caregivers.

Opera for Kids: Musetta’s Musical Storytime: Ages 3 & up (ML) Sat. 8/3 @

11am. Enjoy operatic stories and melodies from around the world with opera singer

Lori Mirabal.

Park Storytime: All ages Mon. @ 4-5 pm: DeHart Park 7/1, Maplecrest Park 7/15,

and Memorial Park 7/29. Listen to stories at the park under a shady tree near the

playground. If it rains, we’ll have the storytime inside the nearest library.

Planetary Projects: Grades K & up (ML) Weds. @ 7-8 pm

7/10 = Printmaking with odd objects

7/17 = Lego Space Rescue 1: How will you rocket your Lego person into space?

7/24 = Alien Self Portrait: Bring a photo of yourself.

8/7 = Lego Space Rescue 2: Build a device to save your Lego person from aliens.

8/14 = Galaxy Gems: Make a craft project with colorful glass gems.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 2 ½-5 (ML) Thurs. @ 11-11:30am: 6/27, 7/11, 7/18,

7/25, 8/1, 8/8 and (HB) Tues. @ 4-4:30 pm: 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/30, 8/6. Stories and

activities to encourage reading readiness. *Preschool groups and camps must

call in advance to schedule visits.*

Solar Observing with Morris Museum Astronomical Society: Ages 5 & up

(ML) Fri. 7/26 @ 3-4:30 pm.

Safely view the sun through a special telescope!. If it’s cloudy, we’ll go inside for a

hands-on activity.

SOMA Kids Film Festival: For families (ML) Mon. 8/12 @ 4 pm. Enjoy a special

encore screening of the 2019 SOMA Film Festival Kid’s Program! Grab some

complimentary popcorn. Screening will begin promptly at 4:15pm.

Library Continued

Stay & Make: Ages 2 ½-5 (ML) Thurs. @ 11:30 am-12:15 pm: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25.

Join us after Preschool Storytime to explore an art concept.

Take-Apart Tuesday Ages 6-10 (HB) Tues. 7/9 @ 6:30-7:30 pm. Find out more

about the inside of a computer by taking one apart!

Tinker Thursday Ages 6-10 (HB) Thurs. @ 4-6 pm: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25. Learn new

maker skills and make cool stuff! This year we have a space theme: think rockets,

aliens, and space colonies!

Turtle Dance Music: The Music, Bubble and Comedy Show: A Universe of Stories

For families (ML) Sat. 7/27 @11-11:45 am. A high-energy show that engages

children of all ages with songs, comedy, bubbles, and music technology, and is

crafted also for children on the Autism Spectrum.

Water Balloon Launchers: Ages 8-11 (HB) Thurs. 8/1 @ 4:30 pm. Build and test

a water balloon launcher! Please arrive on time (supplies are limited) and come

prepared to get wet! Rain date: Tues. 8/6 @ 5 pm

Wind Workshop: For families (HB) Wed. 8/7 @ 4-5 pm. Children will explore the

properties of wind by listening to a story and participating in group activities with a

variety of materials.

YOGA FOR KIDS

Bendy Bookworm: Toddler Yoga Storytime

Ages 1½ - 5 (HB) Tues. 7/23 @ 4 pm. Weaving traditional yoga poses and energy

exercises together with story books and rhymes brings a new physical element to

literacy; teaching focus, attention, and body awareness/control.

*Little Yogis Ages 3- 5 (ML) Tues. @ 4-4:30 pm: 7/16, 8/13 and Ages 5-7 (ML)

Thurs. 7/18 @ 4-4:30 pm. A fun-filled themed yoga class for kids. Dawn is a certified

children's yoga instructor, who teaches at local preschools. Space is limited:

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Ages 3-5: July 16th: https://yogisjuly16.eventbrite.com

Ages 3-5: Aug 13th: https://yogisaug13.eventbrite.com

Ages 5-7: July 18th: https://yogisjuly18.eventbrite.com

FOR TEENS

Want to be rewarded for your reading? Register online using the Summer Reading

Club link on the Teen page of the library website and use the online Prize Entry form

to submit your information. This year we will be honoring the four top readers with

prize packs. Enter a minimum 2 sentence review of what you read for an extra 15

minute entry. Submit your reading by August 15. Prizes will be announced on Friday,

August 16 .And check the Teen Page of the library’s website for registration links for

CREATE CAMP at the Hilton Branch MakerSpace.

https://yogisjuly16.eventbrite.com/https://yogisaug13.eventbrite.com/https://yogisjuly18.eventbrite.com/

Parenting for Social Change: Community Coalition on Race’s SOMa

Integrated Playgroup

Children begin the development of racial attitudes at a very young age. As early as

six months, babies are beginning to sort out differences in skin color and can

develop racial biases as early as three years old, despite the attitudes of the adults

in their lives. Children have very complex understandings of differences and

stereotypes. And, at times, they judge people based on stereotypes that adults

might like to believe they are unaware of. To support and facilitate talking about

race to children, the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race hosts

the free Integrated Play Group at Le Parc Place in Maplewood.

The group brings together like-minded parents of children ages six months to five

years in the spirit of play, to encourage respect and appreciation for the diversity of

ethnicity and race. Through informal meet-ups, the Coalition hopes to help move

our community further along the path from diversity to true integration. The next

play group is Saturday, July 13, 10 – noon at Le Parc Place.

Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 10:00 AM - 12 PM

Le Parc Place, 195 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ

For more information or to RSVP, visit

http://www.facebook.com/SOMaIntegratedPlaygroup

http://www.facebook.com/SOMaIntegratedPlaygroup

Township Meeting Schedule

July Time Place

1 Zoning Board of Adjustment 8:00 PM MB

2 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM MB

9 Planning Board Meeting 8:00 PM MB

16 Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM MPD

20 Talk to the Township Committee 9-12 PM Walgreens - 1633 Springfield Avenue

August Time Place

1 Property Taxes Due



13 Planning Board 8:00 PM MB


21 Historic Preservation Commission 8:00 PM MB

September Time Place



10 Planning Board 8:00 PM MB


21 Talk to the Township Committee

9-12 PM Maplewood Village – Corner Baker

Street and Maplewood Avenue

Key Location MB - Municipal Building, 574 Valley Street DPW - Public Works Recycling Center, 359 Boyden Avenue MPD - Maplewood Police Department, 1618 Springfield Avenue

Township Committee Meeting Agenda is posted on the website prior to each meeting. Township Committee Meetings are broadcast on Comcast Channel 35 Or FiOS Channel 24. In addition, tune into the Township’s YouTube channel listed below for a live broadcast. https://www.youtube.com/user/maplewoodasstadmin
https://www.youtube.com/user/maplewoodasstadmin

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