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Notes on Maplewood and the way home.
Short, practical guides from Sorelle on buying in Essex County, living in Maplewood, and the layouts that make a home work harder for you.
November 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Cape Cod Homes in Maplewood: Character, Comfort and What to Look For
Cape Cod homes are a fixture of Maplewood's streets. Here's what gives the style its staying power and what to look for when you tour one.
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Living in Maplewood: Village Days and the Train to the City
A practical look at everyday life here: the walkable village, the Midtown Direct commute to New York, and the parks and local spots in between.
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First-Floor Bedrooms: A Flexible Layout for Every Stage of Life
Two bedrooms and the full bath on the first floor. Why first-floor layouts work for so many buyers, and what to ask on your tour.
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Things to Do in Maplewood: Parks, Events and the Farmers Market
Neighborhood parks, South Mountain Reservation, the Monday farmers market and the events that return each year in Maplewood, NJ.
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Maplewood Village: Shops, Coffee and Dining in the Downtown
A walk through the historic downtown: where to eat and drink, which independent shops line the street, and where the arts live.
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South Mountain Reservation: Trails and Open Space on Maplewood's Edge
A guide to the Essex County reserve that reaches into Maplewood: trails, the Lenape Trail, Washington Rock Lookout and the dog park.
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Holiday Events 2026: Dickens Village, Tree Lightings and Winter Villages
A sourced roundup of December 2026 holiday events across Maplewood, South Orange and Millburn: Dickens Village, tree lightings, the menorah lighting and more.
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Maplewood's Record Fair and Winter Markets: November and December 2026
The Maplewood Record Fair on November 15, the farmers market's final weeks, the Gratitude Graffiti Project and Handmade Holiday at The Woodland.
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Maplewood News Roundup: What's Happening Around Town in November 2026
Recent Maplewood news from public sources: the DeHart Park field renovation, jitney schedule changes, fall leaf pickup and the Veterans Day ceremony.
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