What's up Maplewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Maplewood Road Closures Announced: What Drivers Should Know (patch.com) — Maplewood drivers are being warned about daytime closures on Irvington Avenue between Franklin Terrace and Putnam Street as gas main work continues. Police say the closures will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Monday, and next Friday, with some access for local and business traffic and detours posted to guide motorists around Maplewood.
• Mejia, Hathaway Visit Essex County As They Battle For NJ-11 Congress Seat (patch.com) — Maplewood commuters are getting direct attention from both major candidates in the hotly contested NJ-11 congressional race, with Joe Hathaway and Analilia Mejia each campaigning at the Maplewood train station. The article explains how Maplewood fits into the district map, outlines each candidate's recent local appearances, and highlights key issues like affordability, immigration enforcement, voting rules, and artificial intelligence.
• Combining Love of Theater, Community: Maplewood's Casey Hushion Takes on Role at Paper Mill Playhouse (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood resident and theater director Casey Hushion has been named associate artistic director at the renowned Paper Mill Playhouse, bringing her Broadway and regional experience to the Millburn-based institution. She describes Maplewood's thriving theater community and commuting culture as a huge asset, and hopes to deepen connections between local Broadway talent and Paper Mill's productions and education programs.
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