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Sunday May 17th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Maplewood to finishing its lead line replacements?
  • How a Maplewood 22-year-old rallied 500 people to plant trees
  • How a Union burglary chase ended with an arrest in Maplewood

Also on today's calendar: Mozart's Great C-minor Mass is Masterworks finalé on Sunday, April 17 in Westfield. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How did the ram get lost while driving? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Update on New Jersey American Water's Lead Service Line Replacement Work (tapinto.net) — Maplewood officials report that New Jersey American Water’s lead service line and meter pit work is now about 80% complete, with major street and yard restorations continuing through the fall. Residents may see temporary patches before final concrete and landscaping are finished, and are asked to water newly seeded areas. If restoration problems persist, neighbors can escalate concerns directly to the Township engineer.    

• Maplewood's Josh Kover Makes Positive Change With Miniforest Planting, Community Building (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood resident and Rutgers student Josh Kover recently led more than 500 volunteers in planting a new “miniforest” on Rutgers’ Livingston campus, extending his hometown’s green values beyond SOMA. Growing up in Maplewood and reacting to local concerns about gas-powered lawn tools, he launched an all-electric landscaping business and now focuses on building a broader culture of environmental stewardship.    

• Union Police Officers Honored During Police Week Ceremony (tapinto.net) — Union police recently honored officers for standout work, including a burglary case where a suspect fled into Maplewood before being caught after a coordinated perimeter and foot chase. The lengthy awards list highlights multiple gun, drug, and burglary arrests across Union and nearby towns. For Maplewood residents, it underscores close cooperation between local departments on crimes that cross township lines.    


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  • Looking for lawn service in Maplewood NJ.
    If possible today or tomorrow. Cut grass, and cut the shrubs. (Nextdoor Hilton)
  • Walgreens posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Maplewood. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • South Orange Rescue Squad Prepares for 75th Anniversary Celebration, Updates Council on Achievements (villagegreennj.com)

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Millburn

  • Around Millburn: Elections + ICE + Community Activism + Fire Recovery (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: He missed his ewe turn. (Thank you Clayton M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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