Fred Smith

Tyler

Contributor at TAPinto SOMA

Founder, The Gathering and author of “Where The Light Divides” and “The Edge Of The Inside.”

Articles

South Orange Breaks Ground on Public Library Building Connections Project

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Ashtyn Asay |Fred Smith

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Elected officials, library staff, and donors gathered Monday as ceremonial shovels hit the ground between the South Orange Public Library’s main building and historic Connett building, marking the start of construction on the library’s long-anticipated Building Connections Project.
South Orange Planning Board & Experts Discuss Church Street Development

1 week ago | tapinto.net | Elise Phillips Margulis |Fred Smith

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The planning board met on June 11 to talk about the 101 South Orange Avenue Urban Renewal and the Church Street Development. Director of Planning & Zoning Greer Patras reported that the South Orange Avenue project had several things to do before receiving approval. Experts testified about Case 3061, Church Street Development LLC, 171-175, 181 and 185-189 Church Street. The applicant requested a preliminary and final site plan with C-Variance relief.
Public Safety Committee Prioritizes Bias Crime Response, Parker Avenue Bike Lane Proposal at June Meeting

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Ashtyn Asay |Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Public Safety Committee focused on addressing a rise in bias incidents and the future of Parker Avenue with a proposed bike lane and new parking regulations at its meeting on Wednesday, June 11. Township Committee Person Deborah Engel noted a national rise in antisemitism and expressed concern over two antisemitic incidents that have allegedly taken place locally.
SOMSD BOE Anounces a Virtual Board of School Estimate Meeting

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

PLEASE POSTADEQUATE PUBLIC NOTICEVirtual Board of School Estimate MeetingJune 16, 20256:00 PMNotice is hereby given to the general public that a public meeting will be heldVIRTUALLY at 6:00 pm on the evening of June 16, 2025, for the purpose ofconducting a public meeting by the Board of School Estimate to discuss RitzerField Redevelopment Options. Action may be taken. Agenda, to the extent known:1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance2.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Plays Through May 29 at the Paper Mill Playhouse

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MILLBURN, NJ - Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, plays for three more weeks (through Sunday, June 29) at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Based on one of the world’s most beloved stories and the enchanting Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid is a Broadway spectacular for dreamers of all ages to enjoy. This fishy fable boasts such irresistible songs as “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and the Academy Award–winning “Under the Sea".
Sherrill to Face Ciattarelli in the Race for Govenor of New Jersey

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD & SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The vote totals have been coming in since shortly after 8:00 pm when the polls here in New Jersey closed. As of not too long after the polls closed, the Demographic and Republican Candidates to face each other in the November Election. The winners, declared by various sources, based upon the counts, are Mikie Sherrill for the Democrats and Jack Ciattarelli for the Republicans. Here are the vote counts for each of the Republican and Democratic candidates.
SOMA BOE Honors & Bids Farewell to 19 Retiring Teachers & Staff Members

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Elise Phillips Margulis |Fred Smith

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – During the June 5 BOE meeting, teachers and supervisors praised retiring teachers and spoke of how much they would be missed. 19 are retiring in total. Nine were in attendance and one attended via Webex. BOE President Nubia DuVall Wilson and Superintendent Jason Bing also praised student liaisons Asa Glass and Oliver Nesin, as it was their last meeting. The students then talked about how much they'd learned as liaisons.
Maplewood Mayor Clarifies Support for Jewish Community

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Nancy Adams, Mayor of Maplewood, has wsubmited the following statement in response to the earlier message she had sent to the community at large expressing her support of the Jewish members of the community, and noting her disapproval of the leads of Israel.
Softball: Columbia Falls to Watchung Hills, 6-1, in Sectional Final

2 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Jake Nemcek |Fred Smith

WARREN, NJ — After a rain delay early in the game, the Columbia softball team fell behind and Watchung Hills came away with a 6-1 victory in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 championship game on Friday afternoon. It was the second consecutive sectional crown for Watchung Hills. Junior first baseman Eva Clevenger went 2-for-3 with the only run batted in for Columbia (20-7), which scored in the sixth inning.
Nancy Adams, Maplewood Mayor States Concern of all Neighbors

3 weeks ago | tapinto.net | Fred Smith

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - During the regular Maplewood Township Committee meeting this evening, Mayor Nancy Adams delivered the following statement expressing her feelings and concern for all members of the town. Mayor Adams' comments expressed support for all the residents of Maplewood and these words: “We must continue to reject hatred in all forms, wherever it occurs.” The Mayor's full statement follows.