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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Maplewood Middle Principal: Student Not in Crosswalk was Struck by Vehicle at Dismissal on Tuesday (villagegreennj.com) — A Maplewood Middle School student was struck by a vehicle on Baker Street at dismissal, evaluated by the nurse and EMS, and taken to a local facility as a precaution. Principal Kevin Mason is urging Maplewood families to review crosswalk and pedestrian safety with their children, noting police were present but the student was not in a designated crossing area.
• 'Dog Days of Summer' is featured at Maplewood Community Pool (essexnewsdaily.com) — Maplewood dog owners just wrapped up the beloved "Dog Days of Summer" season-closer at the Maplewood Community Pool, where only pups were allowed in the water. Residents, including newcomers, brought their dogs to splash, socialize, and meet neighbors in a lighthearted, annual township tradition that marks the end of the pool season.
• South Orange Police Blotter for August: Two Assaults and Three Cases of Fraud Reported (villagegreennj.com) — South Orange police logged a busy August, responding to assaults, robberies, DWIs, frauds, auto burglaries, and several ordinance violations affecting nearby neighborhoods. One incident involved a 71-year-old Maplewood man cited for public alcohol consumption and taken to University Hospital, underscoring how Maplewood residents can be swept up in South Orange enforcement activity.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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