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Also check out Alzheimer's New Jersey® to Host Caregiver Wellness Morning on the Maplewood Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Maplewood police say they closed this winter’s burglary spree
  • What Maplewood residents pressed Congresswoman Mejia about at her packed town hall
  • How a fun 5K helps fund free EMS for Maplewood residents

Also on today's calendar: Alzheimer's New Jersey® to Host Caregiver Wellness Morning and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Cooler with occasional rain, temps: high: 60, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Newark Teens Charged in Series of Maplewood Residential Burglaries (rlsmedia.com) — Maplewood police have charged two Newark teenagers in connection with a string of residential burglaries and attempted vehicle thefts on several township streets late last year and early this year. Investigators say all suspects tied to these incidents have now been identified, and officers are urging residents to keep homes and vehicles locked as they continue targeting burglary and auto-theft networks.    

• Congresswoman Analilia Mejia Holds Packed Maplewood Town Hall, Emphasizes Transparency and Integrity (tapinto.net) — Maplewood residents packed a recent town hall with Congresswoman Analilia Mejia, where local officials joined her to discuss key national issues affecting the district. Mejia fielded questions on surveillance, voting rights, housing affordability, and civil rights, while stressing transparency, accessibility, and her commitment to earning Maplewood voters’ continued trust through open communication and youth-focused civic engagement efforts.    

• South Orange Rescue Squad's ‘Sound the Siren' 5K Returns May 31 (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood and South Orange residents are invited to the South Orange Rescue Squad’s “Sound the Siren” 5K on Sunday, May 31, raising funds for free EMS care serving both towns. The morning includes a 5K, kids fun run, open house, ambulance tours, and plenty of food, all supporting the all-volunteer squad as it saves for a much-needed new ambulance.    


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Goddard School posted a job opening for Lead Spanish Teacher (Experienced) in Maplewood. Apply here.
  • UniFirst posted a job opening for Production: UniClean Cleanroom Services in Maplewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • Baker Street Flea, Saturday, May 16, Is Growing and So Is Its Reach Across Maplewood (villagegreennj.com)

Irvington

  • From 16 teams to 173: N.J. flag football's rise to state sanctioning (nj.com)
  • Officers find loaded gun after reckless driving near NJ school (nj1015.com)

Millburn

  • Around Millburn: Money + Power + Fire + Bidding War (patch.com)

Ok Maplewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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