Good day Maplewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: FEEL THE FIRE! Ignite Your Heart Pentecost Sunday and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Find Cheapest Gas In Maplewood- South Orange For Memorial Day Weekend (patch.com) — Maplewood and South Orange drivers heading out for Memorial Day weekend get a rundown of where to find some of the cheapest local gas, including stations on Springfield and Irvington avenues. The piece compares local prices with New Jersey and national averages, and explains how higher fuel costs are reshaping travel plans without necessarily keeping people in Maplewood completely off the road.
2. SOMA School Board Earns Countywide Recognition (tapinto.net) — Maplewood and South Orange residents can take note that their Board of Education has earned countywide recognition for strong governance, along with individual certifications for President William Meyer and Vice President Elizabeth Callahan. The honors highlight extensive training, collaboration, and a focus on transparency and effective decision-making that district leaders say will support better outcomes for SOMA students and schools.
3. Maplewood Police Say No Foul Play, Man Found Dead at Maplecrest Park (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood officials say there are no signs of foul play after an unidentified man was found dead in a portable toilet at Maplecrest Park early the morning of May 20. Police, fire, and medics responded, and the Essex County medical examiner is now working to confirm the man’s identity while Maplewood Police continue their investigation.
4. Rewilding the Urban Balcony (civicstory.org) — A Maplewood-based plant biologist shares how even a small apartment balcony can support pollinators and local ecology through native plant container gardening. Drawing on a Native Plant Society of New Jersey webinar, the piece offers practical tips on containers, soil, species selection, and using tools like iNaturalist so local residents can experiment and help nature thrive at home.
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