Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Beyond the Food Shed: Maplewood Residents Find New Path to Food Donation and Access (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood has moved its Community Fridge program indoors to the Health Department and Community Support Center on Boyden Avenue, changing how residents donate and receive food. Instead of random outdoor drop-offs, families now shop indoors by appointment, with coordinated donations through United Community Corporation and added benefits like a children's Book Hub and a welcoming community space.
Branch Pickup Date → South Orange Recycling The DPW will pick up bundled branches from the curb once a mont
Strategic Partnership & Citizen Engagement Committee Meeting South Orange Village Calendar Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Zoom Meeting - 76 South Ora 8:30 am
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Hiring Part-time Teacher for Preschool Aftercare Program Hiring Part-time Teacher for Preschool Aftercare Program... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Seton Hall University posted a job opening for FY26-27 Graduate Assistant- Math & Computer Science in South Orange. Apply here.
TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Client Engagement & Billing Technician in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Orange
South Orange Marks Women's Equality Day with Voter Registration Drive at Summer Movie/Dance Party (villagegreennj.com)
South Orange approves recreation fee increases for some programs (tapinto.net)
Irvington
Newark Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Assaulting Woman and Sexually Assaulting Minor (tapinto.net)
Unity Day celebrates the pride, progress and power of community (essexnewsdaily.com)
Livingston
Dozens Of NJ Towns Have Banned AI Data Centers: See The List (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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