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 Essex County Social Services Flier

Social Services for Maplewood are now offered through Essex County. See above for details and contact information.

  • Where can I apply for medical assistance?

    You can apply for medical assistance at:

    Department of Citizen Services
    18 Rector St.
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973) 733-3000

  • Where can I apply for Section Eight rental assistance?

    You can apply for rental assistance at:

    Department of Community Affairs
    7 Glenwood Ave.
    East Orange, NJ 07018
    (973) 266-2822

  • Where can I apply for food stamps?

    You can apply for food stamps at:

    Essex County Food Stamp Office
    18 Rector St.
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973) 733-3000

  • Where can I apply for financial assistance if I have dependent children?

    You can apply for financial assistance at:

    Essex County Citizen's Service Office
    18 Rector St.
    Newark, NJ 07102
    (973) 733-3000

  • Where Can I Find The Noise Ordinance?

    The noise ordinance is here.

    To Summarize Main Points:

    1. Radios, TVs, phonographs, live music that are audible at a distance from 100 feet from a building, structure or vehicle should be limited between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
    2. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on public streets which annoys or disturbs the quiet shall be limited between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
    3. Construction, unless the work is being performed by or for the Township, County, or State, is limited to 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.
    4. Home maintenance, lawn care, vehicle maintenance, or similar services may begin work starting 7:30 AM weekdays and Saturdays starting at 8:00 AM, with work having to be complete by 8:00 PM. No work shall take place before 11:00 AM on Sunday and must cease by 6:00 PM.