🌱 Patch AM: Maplewood GO Debt Rating Upgraded To AA+ By S&P

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In today's newsletter:

• Maplewood's upgraded bond rating could lower costs for future projects
• How Maplewood parents are pushing back on "unacceptable" school bus delays.

Also on today's calendar: Our Newark Futures: Artist Conversation with ANNE PERCOCO and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maplewood GO Debt Rating Upgraded To AA+ By S&P (patch.com) — Maplewood residents could see long-term savings on local projects after S&P Global Ratings boosted the township's general obligation debt rating to AA+. Officials credit disciplined budgeting, growing reserves, and efficiencies from the shared South Essex Fire Department, noting Maplewood now holds a stronger financial position heading into future infrastructure investments.
   

• Supt. Says Busing, Paraprofessional Issues Are 'Unacceptable' (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood and South Orange families are grappling with late school buses and a shortage of paraprofessionals during the first week of classes, problems the superintendent and school board call "unacceptable." District leaders outline route changes, vendor pressure, and emergency staffing fixes, while special education parents push for more transparency and long-term solutions that protect vulnerable students' support in local classrooms.
   

📸 Around Maplewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maplewood

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Our Newark Futures: Artist Conversation with ANNE PERCOCO →
  Newark Public Library - Main Branch, 5 Washington St, Newark
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Franciscan Charities 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser →
  South Mountain Reservation, Cherry Ln, West Orange
  9:00 am
• Franciscan Charities First 5K Run & Walk →
  South Mountain Reservation, Cherry Ln, West Orange
  9:00 am
• Literacy Fair →
  Newark Public Library - Main Branch, 5 Washington St, Newark
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Flawless →
  Bauer Boucher Theatre Center, Vaugh-Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Joshua Henry →
  Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave, Hillside
  2:00 pm
• 9/11 free memorial sing →
  Faith Lutheran Church, 524 South St, New Providence
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• "Unveiled 26" - Studio Tour SOMA's Preview Show Opening Reception →
  1 SOPAC Way, South Orange Village
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Music and Conversation with Paquito D'Rivera →
  Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave, Hillside
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Newark PorchFest →
• Baker Street Fall Flea →
  Maplewood Village, Maplewood
  11:00 am
• Stars, Stripes & Shells Oysterfest Celebrates America's 250 Years →
  The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in West Orange. Apply here.
• Prosegur Services Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Aviation Wheelchair Agent - Newark, NJ in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

• South Orange Community Day Returns Saturday, September 19 with Bike Parade, Free Yoga, Food Trucks and More (villagegreennj.com)
• Sofi Gaslight Commons - 28 W 3rd St South Orange NJ (4 units available) (zillow.com)

Irvington

• Elected officials and community leaders kick off Labor Day festivities at WIADCA's annual VIP Breakfast (haitiantimes.com)

Millburn

• These 15 Binghamton University Alumni Never Came Home on 9/11 (wnbf.com)
• Essex Commissioner Race Heats Up In 4th District, Candidate Event Planned (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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