The Village Green

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

Good morning. As we enter the Christmas Week please be advised of our Holiday Hours of Operation:

Monday = 9;00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday = 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday = 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
THursday = CLOSED
Friday = CLOSED
Saturday = 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday = CLOSED

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of holiday orders, we are no longer accepting online or telephone orders.

If you would like, please stop in the store and we will help you with your order as much as we can. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your consideration.

12/21/2025

Please note our holiday hours at both Maplewood Library buildings over the next two weeks are as follows:

Wednesday, December 24: 10AM - 1PM
Thursday, December 25: CLOSED

Wednesday, December 31: 10AM - 1PM
Thursday, January 1: CLOSED

12/21/2025

Holiday hours!! New years is coming!!! Preparation needs to get done!! Some new ideas are coming, stay tuned!! I hope every one has a happy and safe holiday season!! ☮️ love ❤️ and pizza 🍕

12/21/2025

South Essex Fire Chief Joseph Alvarez reported that the dispatch call for a residential structure fire came in around 10:30 p.m. A full assignment was called for SEFD, with Squad 32 from the firehouse at Boyden Avenue and Springfield Avenue arriving first. Deputy Chief Steve Cassiello of SEFD took command of the scene.

“They were met with heavy fire coming out the second floor and reaching up to the third,” said Alvarez. “Meanwhile, multiple calls were coming in.”

No injuries. 9 adults, 2 children without a home, but temporarily relocated by the Red Cross.

South Essex Fire Department

No one was injured but the American Red Cross has relocated 9 adults and 2 children.

12/21/2025

12/20/2025

A couple of grateful Bulldogs stopped by today to thank them for partnering with the Seth Boyden PTA and Harvest Fest! They brought Mike an SB baseball cap and a rare autographed headshot of our iconic Bulldog!! We are so appreciative of the generous donation and of course the delicious, delicious pizza!

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12/20/2025

12/20/2025

Extra goodies today! Stock up on your favorites, or gift your gluten free friend a baked goodie! Also have lots of soup to stock up on, perfect for the freezer! Gift cards finally arrived, give the gift of food!

12/19/2025

A special addition to the lineup this year, is a festive concert and party for a family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration! Featuring the Rock & Roll Playhouse, SOPAC is ready to welcome the new year, complete with dancing, singing, and special moments the whole family will love. South Orange Performing Arts Center

From The South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)…

12/18/2025

The collection includes custom-designed 3/4 t-shirts, hoodies, trucker hats, beer glasses and even a baby onesie, offering something for veteran sledders and future Hill regulars alike. The gear also makes an ideal holiday gift, with free local doorstep delivery in SOMA right up to Christmas Eve. *The Flood’s Hill Sled Team is not a real team — but if you’ve ever sledded down The Hill, you’re on the team! Meadowland Park

From Meadowland Park Conservancy: For generations of residents, a snowy day has meant one…

12/18/2025

More movie news!

Movies will return to the South Orange Performing Arts Center in January 2026!