Morning Maplewood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• There's A Funky Retro Town In New Jersey That's Ideal For Walking, And You Need To Visit (myfamilytravels.com) — If you love walking Maplewood's streets, this feature doubles as your unofficial guide to Maplewood Village, Memorial Park, and the town's indie shops and eateries. It also highlights local arts hubs like 1978 Maplewood Arts Center, Maplewoodstock, and the farmers market, giving residents fresh ideas for exploring their own backyard.
• South Orange Village Announces Start of Construction on Phase 2 of the River Greenway Project (villagegreennj.com) — Construction has begun on Phase 2 of South Orange's River Greenway, extending the path toward the Maplewood border at Parker Avenue and moving closer to a future corridor linking into Maplewood. When complete, the project will give residents a safer, car-free route for walking and biking between parks while protecting the Rahway River's natural habitat.
• Essex County Rally Calls on Lawmakers to Pass Polluters Pay Act (foodandwaterwatch.org) — Maplewood is among several Essex County towns that have passed resolutions urging Trenton to approve the Polluters Pay Act, which would bill major fossil fuel companies for climate damages. Local and state leaders say the measure could fund flood protection, heat resilience, and thousands of jobs without raising taxes on residents.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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