Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Mar. 19, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Documentary screening of “The Librarians” planned at Maplewood library’s Main Branch on Mar. 27. It begins at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Science fiction book group meeting for adults planned with South Orange library on Mar. 28. It is from 1-2 p.m. at the Baird Branch. Members will discuss “The Water Knife” by Paolo Bacigalupi!. Registration is not required.
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South Orange Public Library
Virtual author talk with Kate Messner planned with Glen Ridge library on Mar. 26. It begins at 7 p.m. Messner will discuss her “Over and Under” children’s series. Registration is required. Free admission. Library card not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Free decluttering workshop for all ages planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Mar. 26 on Zoom. Organizer and author Jamie Novak will lead the class at 7 p.m. There will be a Q&A session. Registration is required. Open to non-library cardholders.
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Glen Ridge Public Library
Expungement clinic planned with Stono Public Affairs on Mar. 26 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Congregational Baptist Church, 399 Bergen St. There will be free legal consultations about expungement eligibility and paperwork. Registration is encouraged.
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Newark City
Women’s celebration event planned with Ironbound Community Corporation on Mar. 28 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 432 Lafayette St. Free resources available.
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Ironbound Community Corporation
REGIONAL NEWS
New Labor’s “ICE Out of NJ Justice Bus Tour” will travel across the state on Mar. 27. It begins at 7 a.m. at Atlantic City and will make stops at Princeton, Freehold, New Brunswick, North Bergen, and end in Roxbury at 7:30 p.m., where a warehouse was recently purchased by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bus route is available online for viewing.Add to 📅.
New Labor
Public health career fair planned with N.J. Department of Health on Mar. 27 in Lawrenceville. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Rd. Registration is not required.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Health
Gov. Mikie Sherrill presented a $60.7 billion budget proposal for 2027 with investments towards education, transportation, and property tax relief. The majority of the state budget comes from state taxes, such as income tax or sales tax, and funds from the federal government. The state budget provides funding to local and county governments, public schools, and social services. The proposed annual budget is 4.5% higher than last year’s while the annual rate of inflation is at 2.4%, meaning that spending increases are adjusted to keep up with rising costs. People can attend public budget hearings to share feedback. Hearings dates have not been announced yet. The final state budget draft is due on Jun. 30.
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