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06/06/2026

At a June 3 Township Committee meeting, Dean Dafis linked Maplewood’s Pride Month celebration to a powerful new Immigrant Trust Act, stressing that local police “are not going to be in the business of federal civil immigration enforcement.” From rainbow flags to legal limits on ICE, Maplewood is trying to turn its values into enforceable protections.

Maplewood marks Pride Month while advancing a strong Immigrant Trust Act, limiting ICE cooperation, and emphasizing safety for all residents.

06/06/2026

Apply by June 8th at 129 Boyden Ave, South Orange: Maplewood Health Dept & NJ Dept of Ag offer free breakfast & lunch for under-18s. Click for details.

06/05/2026

June 4: Assembly OKs A4096 requiring 80+ NJ data centers to file semiannual electricity & water use reports. Enhances AI oversight. Click to learn more.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/sections/around-new-jersey/articles/new-jersey-lawmakers-push-for-data-center-transparency-amid-concerns-over-energy-and-water-demand-75 or visit TAPinto SOMA to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma

06/05/2026

Maplewood’s safety net is in motion—from dignified food access and free health screenings to World Cup–ready trafficking awareness. Here’s how neighbors can plug in now.

Maplewood’s Board of Health spotlights food access, free screenings, and anti‑trafficking prep—and how residents can help right now

06/03/2026

In the June primary, 11th CD voters nominated Analilia Mejia (20,622) and unopposed Joe Hathaway (15,889), setting up Nov. 3 matchup Read more.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma/sections/elections/articles/hathaway-secures-gop-nomination-mejia-wins-democratic-nod-in-11th-congressional-district-primary-3 or visit TAPinto SOMA to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/soma

06/03/2026

TRENTON NJ: Assembly panel OKs A3968 pilot to test autonomous vehicles at secure NJ sites for 3-year trial. Waymo cites 92 fewer injury crashes. Details.

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

May 27 ribbon-cutting at 114 Valley St, South Orange, launches Studio Envie. Mayor Collum & Jennifer Carter unveil the woman-led design studio. Learn more

06/03/2026

Maplewood Township Committee race: Vic DeLuca tops with 3,417 votes; John T. Sullivan 2,869. See their plans for your town and what’s next.

06/02/2026

Sanchez said her story demonstrates that educational goals do not have expiration dates and that success can come at any stage of life.