WE HAVE MOVED

Maplewoodian.com has moved...


Find it at http://www.joestrupp.blogspot.com


I will continue my rants, views and info, but with a less formal approach. And the police scanner remains on.


Please continue to reach me with ideas and tips at joestrupp@yahoo.com.


Thanks, Joe

POLICE FILE FEB. 15

Robbery, drugs and theft mark week.


See HERE

TC MEETING TONIGHT

The Township Committee meets tonight at 7:30 p.m., but good luck finding the agenda on the new, improved website.

SUSPICIOUS MAN LURKING

PATCH on a suspicious man lurking around CHS.


See HERE

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Want a romantic time tonight with your sweetie?


Our favorite spots: Lorena's, Highland Place and sweet treats at Kari's Cafe.


Or even a romantic movie at Maplewood Cinema.


Their schedule is below:

The Fighter (2010)

Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale

R, 115 min.

8:00pm

Movie Info

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Blue Valentine

Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams

R, 120 min.

7:40pm

Movie Info

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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D

Justin Bieber, Boyz II Men

G, 105 min.| No Passes

7:20pm

Movie Info

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The Social Network (2010)

Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake

PG-13, 120 min.

7:50pm

Movie Info

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Just Go With It (2011)

Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston

PG-13, 116 min.| No Passes

7:45pm

Movie Info

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Biutiful

Javier Bardem, Maricel Álvarez

R, 148 min.

THINK MAPLEWOODSTOCK

The word is out on Maplewoodstock 2011.


The great annual event has been set for July 9 and 10, with band applications up at its website.

For a reminder of last year's great tunes, see below:

SCANNER STUFF

Lots of "open-mic" chatter on the scanner. 


Need to turn down the equipment lest you be overheard.

CRANE'S WILL LIVE ON

As Maplewoodian first announced last week, Crane's pending closure was not for sure, and now owner Steve Crane has just released the following message:


Dear Crane's patrons, 

I am glad to announce that Crane's Deli and Cheese Shoppe will remain open as we have reached an amicable agreement with our landlord. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind words and continued support. We look forward to seeing you in the future and remember to shop local and support the businesses that make Maplewood Village so special to each and everyone of us. Thank you and shop local.

Thank you, 
Steve Crane


Hooray!

CHOCOLATE WALK FOR LOVE

Check out this great tasty event that promotes the Village and gets them some business.

FORMER MAPLEWOODIAN BOOK APPEARANCE TONIGHT

Brad Parks, former Maplewoodian and star Star-Ledger reporter, is out with his second book, Eyes of the Innocent.


See him, and the book, tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Words in Maplewood Village.

Also check out his first book, Faces of the Damned.

SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET FORUM TONIGHT

Show up at 7:30 p.m. tonight at CHS and find out how they plan to spend your taxes, and tell them what you think of it.


Details HERE

MARLON BROWNLEE OFFICE HOURS

The newest member of the TC states in a message today:

I'll be holding "office hours" tonight - and every second Tueday of the month - from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Library, located at 1688 Springfield Avenue. No appointments are needed, just stop by to talk about Maplewood!

Show up and tell him what you think

CBS NEWS IN TOWN

CBS News chose to stand outside of our main post office for a story on whether they are obsolete. 




Thank reporter Michele Miller, Maplewood's own

POLICE FILE FEB. 8

Another reminder not to leave your car running in the driveway. 


Also, another burglary and stolen jewels from the home.


See it HERE.

SCHOOL REPORT CARD

The state school report card is out on each district, and each school.


Find SO-M HERE.


Among findings: the drop-out rate at CHS has jumped from 0.1% to 0.6%.


Our graduation rate still runs close to 99%, SAT scores beat the state average and nearly 70% of graduates go on to four-year colleges.


But, we still get only 7% of our school district revenue from the state, unlike the state average of  40%.


In comparison, Newark gets 81% of its school budget from the state, which means our taxes.