Who to Call: The board's chair is Drewsilla Thorne, the town's Welfare Director. Her number is 973-762-8120, ext. 2200, and she can also be reached at welfare@twp.maplewood.nj.us.

• The board handles assistance for the town's poor and needy residents in accordance with state and national laws.
• The board meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of February, May, August and November.
• There is currently a vacancy on the board. To apply, call Elizabeth Fritzen, Township Clerk, at 973-762-8120.