Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for May. 20, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Maplewood arts and culture seeks LGBTQ+ artists for its “Fluid Forms” exhibition through May 22. The exhibit opens on Jun. 1 and will celebrate works of all media. Applications accepted online. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Township
Maplewood library plans a free college application strategies webinar for students in grade 11 on May 21. It is from 7-8 p.m. and will discuss current admissions trends, writing essays, teacher recommendations, and application strategies. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
Maplewood library plans a free “SOMA Story Slam” on May 21 in the Hilton Branch. Select South Orange-Maplewood students in grade 12 will read their college admission essays from 7-8 p.m. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
Maplewood library plans a panel with Mystery Writers of America on May 22 in the Hilton Branch. Authors Peggy Erhart, James Hockenberry, Gerri Lewis, and Jeff Markowitz will discuss writing, researching, and narratives from 6:30-8 p.m. A Q&A and networking opportunity will follow. Add to 📅.
Maplewood Public Library
Arc of Essex County plans free “Tumble Ninjas Class” for children ages 6-12 on May 21 in Fairfield. Participants will stretch, move, and jump through obstacle courses and build social skills from 4-5 p.m. at 10 Kingsbridge Rd. The group will meet again on Apr. 23. Registration available online. Add to 📅.
The Arc of Essex County
Newark parks seeks vendors for 2024 seasonal summer events. Applications include a non-refundable $50 fee, and a completed application does not guarantee vendor approval. Applications accepted online.
Newark City Parks Foundation
New Jersey Transit is accepting bus operator applications through Jun. 6. Eligible N.J. residents will receive training from N.J. Transit to obtain their Commercial Driver’s License. Applications accepted online.
Newark City
Essex County Parks plans a free fishing derby for youth under age 15 on May 21 in Orange. The event is from 5-7:30 p.m. at Monte Irvin Orange Park. Children are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles, bait, and chairs. There is no rain date. Prizes will be awarded. Add to 📅.
Essex County Parks
Arc of Essex County is hiring an adult day program manager. Applications accepted online.
The Arc of Essex County
NJDOL to host a free career development webinar for students on May 22. The event, scheduled from 5-6:30 p.m., will feature industry insights from bioengineering professional Shruti Kaul and career branding tips from Jeanetta Warren. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Regional news
New Jersey police departments will increase enforcement of seatbelt safety laws through Jun. 2 as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign. Police checkpoints and presence will increase on N.J. roads. Seatbelt violations can result in a summons and $46 fine.
News12 New Jersey
Rental property owners and real estate agencies in North Jersey, including Newark, are being accused of discriminating against Section 8 voucher recipients. New Jersey prosecutors released findings of probable cause in 10 cases, indicating that landlords and real estate agents had denied housing to government rental assistance recipients, a violation of the N.J. Law Against Discrimination. Real estate agencies include Boutique Realty, Realty Mark LLC, Rovazo Realty Group, Sokolich Real Estate Enterprises, and Weichert Realtors. Exact addresses of the rental properties were not released.
Patch Newark
