Springfield Avenue Merchant News for February 12

Black History Month

Please join us for this special event next weekend.

Springfield Avenue Maplewood, Our Gang Travel, and HLS Juice Bar Present:
Salvador Bahia - A Conversation and Celebration of the African Diaspora

Saturday, Feb. 21
2pm to 6pm
Astah’s Fine Art Gallery
1897 Springfield Avenue
More information

 

MayFest

MayFest Street Fair returns on May 17, 2026

This is a great opportunity to bring residents and visitors, near and far, to Springfield Avenue.

The vendor application is attached and can also be downloaded on SAM's website. All applications need to mailed with payment enclosed.

All Maplewood-based businesses get a discounted rate:

-Crafter/Artists @ $50

-Retailer @ $50

-Food Vendor @ $150

-Nonprofits @ $35

 

Avenue News

Welcome to our new businesses!

 

SAM Fitness Pass

Merchants are invited to sign up for the SAM Fitness Pass

With the pass, you get one FREE trial class at each of the seven participating studios on Springfield Avenue:

CKO Maplewood , Groove Theory Fitness , Blue Life Karate, ATA Mixed Martial Arts, Shakti Yoga, Inspirational Dance, and
Pilates Bae

 

Know Your Rights--Immigration/ICE Information

Governor Sherill launched a new state website for information on immigration enforcement. 

Click on Know Your Rights for Businesses and Organizations:

https://www.nj.gov/knowyourrights/your-rights/

 

Printable versions and versions in other languages are available here:

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njnewamericans/newcomers/rights/

  

Clearing Snow and Ice from Sidewalks

I want to remind merchants of Springfield Avenue about removing snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of your businesses. If the property is adjacent to a crosswalk, the property is also responsible for clearing a path to the crosswalk all the way to the curb. 

For the safety of your customers and pedestrians, it is recommended that you remove snow and ice within 4 hours after the end of a weather event.  

(Note: The town ordinance requires that snow and ice be removed within 24 hours after the end of a weather event.) 

If you are unsure whose responsibility it is (the tenant's or the landlord's), you should check the language of your lease. 

Julie Doran