Saturday, April 27, 2013
Most read stories for the past week.
St. James's Gate Case Charges Dismissed, Both Sides Apologize St. James's Gate Faces Liquor License Suspension An assault case stemming from a January incident at St. James's Gate Publick House has been settled and all charges were dismissed Thursday, both parties said. Three months after an alleged assault at the popular Maplewood bar, the case ended with both men shaking hands and apologizing. The pub also faces charges brought by the town that it allegedly served a minor. A hearing on those charges will be held in May. Report: Columbia High Ranked 36th in New Jersey, 757 in Country Superintendent, Principal Respond to CHS Ranking, Silver Medal Columbia High School is ranked number 36 in New Jersey in this year's U.S. News and World …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
A case that roiled the community for several months has been settled. Also, the pub will be a sponsor for NJ Pride Festival.
1 p.m.: The article has been updated with a quote from C.J. Prince of North Jersey Pride. An assault case stemming from a January incident at St. James's Gate Publick House has been settled and all charges were dismissed Thursday, both parties said. Three months after an alleged assault at the popular Maplewood bar, the case ended with both men shaking hands and apologizing. At a hearing Thursday morning, Bloomfield Chief Municipal Magistrate Judge John A. Paparazzo dismissed all assault charges that James Meade and Ethan Kresofsky had brought against each another. "[Meade] said he wished this had never happened and that he would learn from it as a member of the community and as a father," said Kresofsky, standing outside the courtroom …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Township will seek to have pub's license suspended because of alleged violations including serving minors.
Maplewood Township will seek to suspend the liquor license of St. James's Gate Publick House based on charges filed by police alleging that the pub sold alcohol to underage patrons on at least one occasion, according to documents Patch obtained. According to charges issued by the Maplewood Police Department, the pub also failed to comply with inspections of books of accounting. Township Prosecutor Annette DePalma will prosecute the case on behalf of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The township, acting in its capacity as the local ABC, has authority over license holders in the city. The ABC decides what type of action to take against the bar. Punitive measures can range from a fine to revoking the bar's license. St. James's Gate …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Here are the most-read stories this week.
Online Petition Calls for Boycott of St. James's Gate As a case involving an alleged assault at St. James's Gate Publick House winds it way through the courts, an online petition has been started to demand a formal apology and the resignation of the bartender. Maplewood Woman Finishes Race Before Explosions A Maplewood woman who ran the Boston Marathon Monday was okay following two explosions which erupted at the race finish line, according to emails from her running mates. Margaret Marbury completed the race in just over three hours and 20 minutes, according to an online site that tracks runners' times, before the first explosion. Emails sent by members of Marbury's running group reported that she was safe. DeHart Field Still Not …
Monday, April 15, 2013
Petition demands apology and resignation of a bartender involved in a January assault.
As a case involving an alleged assault at St. James's Gate Publick House winds it way through the courts, an online petition has been started to demand a formal apology and the resignation of the bartender. Bartender James Meade was accused of assault by a patron, Ethan Kresofsky, after a Jan. 8 incident in which Meade allegedly used a homophobic slur. Meade filed a counter-complaint, also alleging assault, a month later. The petition, posted on Change.org, calls Meade's alleged actions that January night "wholly unacceptable" and continues, "Gay slurs should not be tolerated under any circumstances." The petition asks that the pub owners make a formal apology to the community and a "declaration that they share our inclusive spirit in …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Sunny skies and balmy temps brought folks out in droves.
Saturday was the first day in what seems a very long time that truly felt like spring. With crystal blue skies, bright sunshine and temperatures hitting 60 degrees, people were outside as much as possible to take advantage of it. In Maplewood Village, Girl Scouts from Troop 568 (Jefferson School) were doing a brisk business in cookie sales next door to Kings. Down in front of Bank of America, a group of teens were hosting what appeared to have been a highly successful bake sale -- judging by the near-empty trays at mid-afternoon -- to raise money for cancer research. The Columbia High School Robotics Team, fresh from the Spring Fling Robotics Festival at South Orange Middle School, set up shop in front of St. James's Gate Publick House …
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 …
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…
michael
10:41 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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