Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Nov. 20, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Maplewood police seeks volunteers for the Domestic Violence Response Team. Volunteers will receive training to provide information and referrals for obtaining temporary restraining orders, find shelter or other support services, and help with creating a safety plan. Volunteers must submit to a background check and fingerprinting, be age 21+, and have transportation. Notice of interest can be given to the domestic violence liaison at the Maplewood Police Department by phone or email.
Maplewood Township
Newark’s A’Dorian Murray-Thomas elected to Essex County Board of Commissioners in 2023 general election. Murray-Thomas will represent District 2, including Newark’s South Ward, parts of Newark’s Central Ward, Irvington and Maplewood. Murray will resign from her position on the Newark school board and be sworn in as commissioner in January 2024.
Patch-Newark
Newark’s AHS seeks an adoptive family for Gracie, a one-year-old litter-trained foster cat. Adoption applications accepted online.
Newark Associated Humane Shelters
Regional news
N.J. Arts Council is accepting applications for its 2025 “Folk and Traditional Arts Project” grant. Interested applicants can attend a free session to learn more about the application process Nov. 21. This grant program is designed for mid-career artists and the deadline to apply is Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.
State of New Jersey
