is primarily a residential community widely known for its suburban charm and attractive homes on tree-lined streets. The center of Maplewood is particularly charming and well-designed, with an old-fashioned English feel and lovely for pedestrians. About 95 percent of the homes are owner-occupied. The great variety of dwellings here attracts many families who are looking for a home suited to their way of living, tastes and needs.

Maplewood Train Station provides direct access to New York City.

Maplewood Township occupies an area of 3.97 square miles and has a population about 23,000. The convenience and services which Maplewood has to offer are many. Well-kept homes and well-maintained streets, cultural center, parks and other public properties all add much to the natural beauty of the area. Its Garden Club - in which both men and wome are very active - is one of the most vibrant in the state. Residents find this a most desirable place to live . . . one that has wide appeal for growing families. It has been the shooting location of at several major motion movies, including "One True Thing" starring Meryl Streep.