🌱 Patch AM: How could a new historic district change Ridgewood Road homeowners’ plans?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could a new historic district change Ridgewood Road homeowners' plans?
• How did a Columbia High alum help bring a Knicks title?
• Want to network with regional business leaders right here in Maplewood?

Also on today's calendar: Newstead 5K and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ridgewood Road Historic District Proposal Draws Resident Opposition as Maplewood Review Moves Forward (tapinto.net) — Maplewood residents on Ridgewood Road are pushing back against a proposed historic district that could add new restrictions on exterior changes to their homes. After surveying neighbors, homeowner Kathy Rowe reported overwhelming opposition to the Maplewood Township Committee, as the Historic Preservation Commission prepares to review the nomination and potentially move it toward an ordinance vote.
   

• From Columbia High School to NBA Champion: Mark Bryant's Basketball Journey (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood sports fans can celebrate Columbia High School alum Mark Bryant, who just helped coach the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship. The longtime NBA player and coach began his basketball journey in Maplewood before starring at Seton Hall and spending decades on NBA benches, culminating in this season's title run.
   

• ETV's 5th Annual Power Swing Golf Classic (tapinto.net) — Maplewood residents can join Empower The Village's Power Swing Classic at Maplewood Country Club on Monday, September 28, 2026, for a full day of golf, networking, and community celebration. With golf, a VIP Paint & Sip, vendor marketplace, and evening reception, the event connects local entrepreneurs and professionals while raising the profile of small businesses in and around Maplewood.
   

📸 Around Maplewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Maplewood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Newstead 5K →
  South Mountain Annex, 112 Glenview Rd, South Orange Village
  9:00 am
• Wellpoint New Jersey Sponsors "Latif Rivers Day" in Elizabeth →
  Erxleben Recreation Center 513 Richmond Street Elizabeth, NJ 07202,
  10:00 am
• Pura Belpre's Tales/Cuentos de Pura Belpre →
  West Orange Public Library 10 Rooney Circle, West Orange, NJ,
  11:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• The Mom Coms: Back to School →
  Sunny Scrambled, 63 Main St, Millburn
  10:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Springfield Avenue's Art On Tap Fundraiser →
  The Wine Barrel, 1886 Springfield Ave, Maplewood
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• The Maplewood Theater: The Show Must Go On →
  Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St, Maplewood
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
  Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
  9:00 am
• Seeds of Revolution: How Plants Changed in 18th c. America →
  The Durand-Hedden House, 523 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Feast Of St. Michael Mass and Reception →
  St Patrick School, 45 Chatham St, Chatham
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• A Night of The Mom Coms Standup Comedy in Millburn →
  Sunny Scrambled, 63 Main St, Millburn
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Jamtoberfest '26 : Outdoor Jam Band Festival & Concert →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
• The Stylistics: An Unforgettable Night of Soul →
  Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave, Union
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Devs Foods LLC posted a job opening for Team Member- Burger King in Maplewood. Apply here.
• Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in South Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

• South Orange Incorporates Feedback into Revised Valley Street Redevelopment Plan (villagegreennj.com)
• Video, Photos: Bald Eagle Seen at South Orange Middle School This Week (villagegreennj.com)

Irvington

• Marcus & Millichap supervises sale of multifamily portfolio in Newark and Irvington (roi-nj.com)
• Irvington football powers past Passaic Tech for home win (nj.com)

Millburn

• Around Millburn: ICE Arrests + Property Taxes + Voting + Polluted River (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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