Maplewood News Roundup: What's Happening Around Town in November 2026

November 2026 has been a busy month around Maplewood, NJ: the DeHart Park field renovation moved forward, jitney schedules shifted during NJ TRANSIT construction, fall leaf pickup began, and the township marked Veterans Day with its 23rd annual ceremony. This roundup gathers recent town news from public sources, each linked below, so you can read the full announcements from the township and local outlets.

DeHart Park field renovation on track

The township's October 19 news brief reports that DeHart Park's all-grass field renovation is on track: new sod was installed in late October, the fields will stay closed through winter so the grass can root, and the park is expected to reopen in spring 2027. Residents and pets are asked to stay off the fields in the meantime.

Jitney schedules adjusted during NJ TRANSIT work

Through November 14, 2026, NJ TRANSIT's final Portal North Bridge cutover construction prompted adjusted township jitney schedules on the Elmwood/Parker, Maplecrest/Hilton and Wyoming routes. The township posted the adjusted schedules in its October 8 news brief, which is linked below.

Fall leaf pickup underway

The township's 2026 fall leaf pickup runs four curbside rounds from late October through early to mid December, with drop-off also available at 359 Boyden Avenue. The schedule was published in the township's October 14 newsletter.

23rd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Maplewood honored service members at its 23rd annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at the Maplewood Municipal Building on Valley Street. The Village Green covered the ceremony with photos and remarks from Mayor Vic De Luca.

SOMA Board of Education election results

Liz Callahan, Will Meyer and Kevin Diaz won the three open seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education in the November 3 election, as reported by The Village Green. The district serves students from both Maplewood and South Orange.

The library's fall programming

The Maplewood Memorial Library at 51 Baker Street runs year-round public programming. In November that includes a Friends of the Library fall book sale, art exhibits and a free college planning workshop for high schoolers on November 14. The library's website and event calendar are linked below.

Why this matters for homebuyers

Town projects and seasonal programs are a good window into how a town is run: what gets funded, how services are communicated and how the community gathers. If you are considering Maplewood NJ real estate, the township's news briefs and the local outlets below are worth bookmarking, and Sorelle is happy to answer questions about the area during a tour of 12 Meadowbrook Place.