Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Aug. 13, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Free one-on-one electronic device support for adults planned by Maplewood library on Aug. 15 in the Main Branch. The digital device clinic is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Maplewood Public Library
“Boogie Woogie Babies” movement class for ages 1-5 planned by Maplewood library on Aug. 15 at the Hilton Branch. The movement class begins at 10:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Maplewood Public Library
Story time and sing-along for toddlers planned by South Orange library on Aug. 15. The event is from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Skate House, 5 Mead St. Registration is required. Adults must accompany children.
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South Orange Public Library
Free community dance class planned by South Orange Downtown on Aug. 15. Concepts Dance Academy instructors are leading the class from 6-8 p.m. at Spiotta Park. There will be food and a DJ.
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South Orange Downtown
Statewide government job fair planned by N.J. Civil Service Commission on Aug. 15 in Union. Attendees will meet more than 30 potential employers hiring for state and local departments, agencies, colleges, and universities from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kean University. Registration is required.
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New Jersey Civil Service Commission
La Casa de Don Pedro seeks vendors to participate at its farmers market events in Newark. Businesses selling art, health and wellness products, books, and clothing can apply online to vend. Events are Aug. 29, Sep. 26, and Oct. 24 from 2-6 p.m. at 43 Broadway.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Projects exploring N.J.’s history of politics and civics can be submitted to the 2024 N.J. History Conference until Aug. 23. Projects can include conference panels, individual presentations, and lightning sessions. The conference is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Rutgers-New Brunswick. Proposals accepted online.
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New Jersey Historical Commission
Turtle Back Zoo recently installed butterfly statues at the entrance of its butterfly tent. The butterfly statues are part of the zoo’s Turtle Back Blooms program, which aims to protect pollinators.
Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
Employers in N.J. who try to hide labor violations by threatening workers based on their immigration status can face fines of up to $10,000 under a new state law, effective immediately. It imposes a $1,000 penalty for first-time offenses, a maximum of $5,000 penalty for the second violation, and up to $10,000 for any subsequent violations.
Employees can file a wage claim with the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development to report labor law violations, including unfair pay.
New Jersey Monitor
James H. Coleman, Jr. died on Aug. 2. He was 91. Coleman served as the first Black Justice on the N.J. Supreme Court. He served the state’s Supreme Court from December 1994 to May 2003.
Newark NAACP
