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🌱 Maplewood Daily Digest: Schools, Crime, And An Icy Forecast

What's happening in Maplewood? In today's news: A winter weather advisory, crime, school updates, and the groundhog.

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With freezing rain on the way, the National Weather Service has warned of slippery roads throughout Essex County. The county is under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Friday.
With freezing rain on the way, the National Weather Service has warned of slippery roads throughout Essex County. The county is under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Friday. (Caren Lissner/Patch)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Caren Lissner, your host of the Maplewood Daily.

First, Friday's weather:

Rain; watch for ice late. High: 45 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories today in Maplewood:

  1. Essex County Now Under A Winter Weather Advisory (Patch)
  2. Maplewood Community Board On Policing Discusses Recent Robberies Of Women, School Fight (TAPInto)
  3. Girls' Basketball Team Boosted By Maplewood Resident (Essex News)
  4. Maplewood Had 2 COVID Deaths In January (TAPInto)
  5. Here's What The Groundhog Said In Essex County (Patch)

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Today in Maplewood:

Seen Around The Web:

  • Maplewood Village: "There seems to be a theme to today's roundup… The Village has something perfect for every Valentine. Brave Floral Baker Street Market Perch Home Maker + Muse No. 165 Luxe45 Hopscotch At Home The CannabossLady Toy Division Visi..." (Instagram)
  • The Valerie Fund: "We hope you enjoyed getting to meet some of the 2022 Valerie Fund Scholarship recipients last week! Learn more about their amazing stories and meet even more impressive TVF kids in our newest blog post linked below! #becauseofvalerie #fo..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Thank you Jake Freed, staff member of Congressman Frank Pallone, for meeting with our advocates, Adele Sammarco (Ambassador), Dean Brenner (Advocate) and Karen Golden, Advocacy Manager, today to hear how Alzheimer's has impacted their li..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Thank you, Elizabeth, for joining the fight to #ENDALZ. Let's hope next year we'll be rooting for the NY Jets!" (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Thank you to Senator Bob Menendez Director of Constituent Services, @JeremyJulis, for meeting with our advocates, @monks_doreen, @JeannieCastells, Dani Micale and @a_kagolden today to hear how Alzheimer's has impacted their lives. With y..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Happy Lunar New Year! We hope that the year ahead brings joy, luck and happiness to you and your family. If you need us, our 24/7 helpline is available through the holiday, including our interpreter service in more than 200 languages. Ca..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Thank you Elizabeth Lorenzo and Isabel Cruz, staff members of Congressman Donald Payne, for meeting with our advocates, Rosita McGovern (Ambassador), Kristen Posso (ACT Member), Jaymi Pena (ACT Member) and Karen Golden, Advocacy Manager,..." (Facebook)
  • South Orange-Maplewood Adult School: "Meet Nadine, certified chocolate sommelier and host of our ONLINE class - The Art of Tasting Craft Chocolate, Thursday, Feb 10, 7-9pm. 🍫 What better way to kick off Valentine's Day than by tasting and savoring carefully curated craft ch..." (Facebook)
  • Maplewood Memorial Library: "Did you know that reading aloud every day puts kids ahead by 1 year, no matter their background? That's just one of many reasons to celebrate #WorldReadAloudDay today! Check out our book display at Hilton for reading inspiration #maplewo..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "Arts ARE Education] Are the arts in the conversation as districts begin budgeting for 2022-23? Check out newest ARE survey and blog to find out. #artsAREeducation #artsednow Link in bio! Arts ARE Education]" (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "Arts Ed NJ: Professional Learning Opportunities 2022 Upcoming Opportunities! @SavetheMusic https://conta.cc/3s6fmpM #ArtsEdNow #ArtsEdRebuilds #SEL #CulturallyResponsiveArtsEd" (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "@create_ca Arts education provides an outlet for students' expression and processing. The arts enhance students' mental wellbeing, and we should treat them as a necessary part of all school days. Join us to advocate for all students, reg..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "We look forward to joining our national partner NFL Alumni the upcoming Black Men's Brain Health Conference, Feb. 9-10. Register for free to attend online as we discuss increasing representation of Black men in brain science research and..." (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Join Robyn Kohn, Director, Programs & Services, AAGNJ, and Gordon Sauer of SAGE NJ, for a National Roundtable Discussion: Growing Partnerships Between Alzheimer's Association Chapters and LGBTQ Advocacy Organizations, on Wednesday, Febru..." (Facebook)
  • South Mountain YMCA, NJ: "February is Black History Month and did you know the Y's connection? In 1915, after attending a celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of emancipation, Carter Woodson convened a small gathering at the Wabash Avenue YMCA in Chicago ..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "💕 Day 2 of #ShareTheLove with @artsednewark and Arts Ed NJ! 💕 We're grateful for the arts educators who change lives today and every day! To join our photo-a-day challenge, share a photo of an arts educator who has changed yours and te..." (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "@danceequityassociation It is the start of Black History Month! Throughout this month we will be sharing events and educational resources that will help you learn more about Black Dance History. Today we are sharing black led dance space..." (Facebook)
  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center: "Join us for a Zoom Webinar about how to improve heart and brain health at 6PM on Wednesday, February 16. There is no charge, but registration is required. #HeartHealthMonth" (Facebook)
  • Arts Ed NJ: "@msserponeedu Stunning production photos taken by my dear friend, Ms. Sumrein. Thank you for capturing the beauty in our show, these are magical! ☂️✨ #MMSDramaClub #ChimChimCheree #artsednow #artseducationmatters #artsedrebuilds" (Facebook)
  • South Orange-Maplewood Education Association: "Happy Day 2 of Black History Month! Ella Baker!" (Facebook)
  • South Mountain YMCA, NJ: "This year, resolve to eat more carrots. 🥕 They promote eye and skin health, are heart-healthy, are great for your gut, and are glucose-friendly! 🧡 #snackonthis #healthyliving #wellnesswednesday #heartmonth" (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood: "This massive icicle on the downspout looks insane. - Is this normal?!" (Nextdoor)
  • Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team, Nextdoor New Jersey: "Are the accessible parking spots and fire hydrants near you clear of snow? - For our neighbors who depend on accessible parking spaces, snowstorms cause a great deal of anxiety and stress, as those who use these spots are physically unab..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Borden Park: "FREE spaying and neutering for Essex County NJ community cats! - The free spay/neuter program continues for 2022 for Essex County via the AHS Mobile Clinic in Newark. This program is for community cats only, not pets. You must make an ..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood: "Hi neighbors, I live in Maplewood and my gas bill was $300. - I just moved here and I've never had to pay a gas bill before. Is this normal? What can be done to get it reduced?" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Maplewood: "Looking for a plumber for a job in my house. - The attic bathroom is leaking onto a second floor bedroom and the second floor bathroom is causing a leak onto the first floor bathroom. Looks like I may need a lot of pipes replaced. They a..." (Nextdoor)

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— Caren Lissner

About me: Hi! I'm a lifelong New Jersey resident. I've written for the Washington Post and Atlantic.com. I've also published two novels, one of which was adapted into a nerdy romantic comedy that's currently streaming on Netflix (called Carrie Pilby). I believe in the power of local journalism to do so much good in large and small ways. Reach me at caren.lissner@patch.com

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