Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Benches are nixed, new plantings are a go.
A pocket park proposed by Maplewood resident and former Mayor Fred Profeta is moving forward -- with some changes, after Profeta met with neighbors who expressed reservations about the plan. Profeta first presented the idea at a January Township Committee meeting, offering to pay $20,000 of the costs of designing and building the park in a small wooded area behind Jefferson School. However, after hearing of some concerns from neighbors in the area, Profeta agreed to meet with a group of residents of Brook Lane, Beach Place, Brookside Drive, and Durand Road on March 3 to gather input. As a result, Profeta said he had made some changes and alterations to his proposal. Parts of the plan that would remain include the removal of invasive …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Top stories in February.
Northfield: Historic House "Couldn't Be Saved" Local realtor explains brother's decision to demolish the Dare House on Valley St. HK Project Seeks Donations for Family of Deceased CHS Grad HK Project coordinated a fundraising drive to help the family of a recently deceased Columbia High School alumna to bury their granddaughter. Township to Purchase Woman's Club for $1 Million Mayor made surprise announcement on "gamechanger" for Maplewood at Tuesday's Township Committee meeting. St James's Gate Bartender Files Assault Complaint James Meade, the St. James's Gate Publick House bartender accused of assaulting a patron in an altercation at the bar in early January, filed his own complaint against the patron. PHOTOS: Historic …
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Profeta to hold talks with more neighbors; school district considering granting easement.
Fred Profeta, the former Maplewood Mayor, local philanthropist and green activist, is moving ahead with plans to develop a pocket park in a small wooded area behind Jefferson School. He first presented the idea at a January Township Committee meeting, offering to pay $20,000 of the costs of designing and building the park, which he estimates will total roughly $40,000. Profeta told Patch recently that Jefferson Principal Susan Grierson is "very enthusiastic" about the plan, as is the Maplewood Garden Club, which wants to "play a big role." The idea has met with some controversy from neighbors in the area. Profeta said he plans to meet with a group of Brook Lane neighbors March 3. Before the idea moves ahead, Profeta would have to obtain…
Saturday, February 9, 2013
A look at the top stories this week in Maplewood.
The first Nor'easter of 2013 (aka "Nemo") blanketed our region in a foot or more of snow. Once residents dug out, many were outside enjoying the excellent sledding and sunny skies. Maplewood really did look like a winter wonderland. Also topping the news this week was the St. James's Gate assault hearing and concerns expressed by neighbors about a proposed pocket park in Maplewood. Read on: Maplewood: What You Need to Know for Nemo and Maplewood Winter Storm Watch 2013 Patch told readers everything they needed to know to be prepared for the blizzard. Also, check out our post-blizzard photos. St James's Gate Bartender Files Assault Complaint and Judge Finds Probable Cause in St. James's Gate Assault Case James Meade, the St. James's Gate…
Kent Fairfield
8:41 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013
This sounds like the plan is evoving in a really constructive way. Thank you a lot, Fred, for your initiative and generous offer. Having known Fred for decades, I am not surprised that he is helping this process move forward but in no way is ramming anything through without thorough consultation and collaboration. Since I walk our dog through the path two or three times a day, I'd love to see it … more ›