🌱 Maplewood Daily: Beware Of Phishy Town Emails, And More

Caren Lissner
Updated ·6 min read

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Hello, Maplewood! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Here are the top stories today in Maplewood:

  1. Maplewood Warns Residents About Spam From Township Email Accounts (Maplewood Patch)

  2. Giants Of Contemporary Jazz Scene To Perform In Maplewood Friday (Essex News Daily)

  3. Maplewood Teen Starts LGBTQA+ Rainbow Youth Alliance, Hosts Film Screening (Maplewood Patch)

  4. Maplewood Will Add 4-Way Stop Sign In Hilton Neighborhood (TAPInto SOMA)

  5. Maplewood Reports 2 New COVID Cases In Last Day (Village Green)

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Today in Maplewood:

  • Code Enforcement Committee - Maplewood Township Meetings (8:00 AM)

  • Planning Board Meeting Agenda - Maplewood Township Meetings (7:30 PM)

  • Planning Board Meeting - Maplewood Township Meetings (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Maplewood Village: "What a great day at Dickens Village last Saturday! We can’t wait to do it all again next week, the final Saturday of events, 12/18 from 1-4pm.Visits with Santa, horse and wagon rides, petting farm, and of course, the houses will be ope..." (Instagram)

  • South Orange-Maplewood Education Association: "Congratulations to our President, Rocio Lopez!!" (Facebook)

  • Maplewood Village: "Gifts for everyone on your list and everything you need for the festive season is right here in the Village!Today’s round-up:Perch Home - 9 Highland PlMaker + Muse - 170 Maplewood AveTheCannabossLady - 9 Highland PlNo. 165 - 165 Ma..." (Instagram)

  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Help us Cap Off the 2021 Walk season! Raise or donate an additional $109 online between 12/8-12/31 in honor of the 1 in 9 individuals 65+ living with Alzheimer's and earn a #Walk2EndALZ beanie to keep warm this winter! Get started today ..." (Facebook)

  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center: "Trinitas Children's Therapy Services invites you to Virtual Wednesdays at 6 p.m. These workshops are for parents, teachers and others who work with young children. Please join us! #childrenstherapy #Trinitasstrong" (Facebook)

  • Arts Ed NJ: "REMINDER! NJ State Solo and Ensemble Festival Information Session 🎶 TONIGHT Register to Attend! - https://conta.cc/31TunlJ The New Jersey State Solo and Ensemble Festival registration period is open for one more week! #ArtsEdNOW #Music ..." (Facebook)

  • The Valerie Fund: "For Valerie Fund families, strength comes through partnership! Making your year-end gift now helps our families in many ways. The Valerie Fund supports children with cancer and blood disorders in New Jersey, New York City, and metro Phil..." (Facebook)

  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Tune in to Hunterdon Chamber Radio on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/happy... on Wednesday, December 15, from 11am-12pm as Executive Director, Cheryl Ricci-Francione is the featured guest on the Happy to Help program." (Facebook)

  • Arts Ed NJ: "A round of applause for the team behind Northern Burlington County Regional High School's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream! 🧚 🎭 Thank you for sharing your talents and being #ArtsEdNow advocates! Stay tuned for more pictures to c..." (Facebook)

  • Arts Ed NJ: "A round of applause for the team behind Northern Burlington County Regional High School's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream! 🧚 🎭 Thank you for sharing your talents and being #ArtsEdNow advocates! Stay tuned for more pictures to c..." (Facebook)

  • Maplewood Memorial Library: "Did you know the Maplewood Librarians can help you find your next read? Visit maplewoodlibrary.org/reading-services-read-next fill out the form, and a librarian will get back to you with recommendations in 3 business days. Happy reading!..." (Facebook)

  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. You don’t have to be a legend to access resources. We are here to help. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900. #ENDALZ" (Facebook)

  • Arts Ed NJ: "Did you miss it? The CRAE WORKOUT INFO SESSION... Check it out here! There is still time to submit questions! The Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout is an eight-week curated asynchronous and synchronous experience that f..." (Facebook)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "Hi neighbors! - My daughter left her winter jacket on the bench in town when she was there with her friends from middle school. The bench by the train station the one near starbucks. Please if someone saw it let me know.It’s grey aberc..." (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "Good morning. - I NEED TO PURCHASE A USED (or if u need to let go one for free) LAPTOP IN GOOD CONDITION that I can start using right away. Mine just died and I have finals starting Tuesday 12/14. Take it easy on me please. I’m a Teacher..." (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "Could anyone please give recommendations for changing the hvac? - Is it better to go with bigger companies like aj perri (please also tell me names of other big companies) or small businesses? I'm looking for recommendations for companie..." (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Garfield Pl/Burroughs Way: "Does know why there is no water in the Boyden/Garfield area? - And when we will get it back? TIA" (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood: "Despite the fact that my bill is always paid in a timely fashion, Waste Management is not picking up my garbage consistently. - I've called numerous times without results. No one ever calls me back to tell me what's going on. I'm told t..." (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Borden Park: "Please check out the Community Fridge located in Maplewood. - They are accepting donations and if you’re in need they are a resource. Happy holidays!" (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "Hi, I’m seeking recommendations for housekeeping/cleaning services in the Morris Plains, NJ area. - I would love to gift this for my parents for Christmas. 1-2x month for as long as they will need. Needs are 3 full baths, kitchen, sweep ..." (Nextdoor)

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilton: "LOST WALLET - Found in the parking lot behind Freetown Kitchen just off of Springfield Ave in Maplewood this afternoon, Sunday (12/12). No identification, but if you can tell me what items are inside it's probably yours." (Nextdoor)

  • EA DeLorenzo, Neighbor: "Is there a water main break today." (Patch)

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— 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. 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

This article originally appeared on the Maplewood Patch