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🌱 Patch AM: Violent Crime Remains Low In Maplewood, FBI Data Shows

Also, don't miss Our Newark Futures: Artist Conversation with ANNE PERCOCO on the Maplewood Patch calendar

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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. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Maplewood's violent crime rate stays far below state and national levels
  • What Maplewood's new AA+ credit rating could mean for your taxes.
  • What Maplewood police are reporting in this week's blotter.

Also on today's calendar: Our Newark Futures: Artist Conversation with ANNE PERCOCO and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Violent Crime Remains Low In Maplewood, FBI Data Shows (patch.com) — Maplewood residents can take some comfort in newly released FBI data showing the town recorded just 12 violent crimes in 2025, far below state and national rates. The report highlights a decades-long decline in violent crime locally, mirroring New Jersey and national trends, and includes a year-by-year history of Maplewood's violent crime counts back to the 1980s.
   

2. Maplewood GO Debt Rating Upgraded To AA+ By S&P (patch.com) — Maplewood's general obligation debt rating has been upgraded by S&P from AA to AA+, a move that could lower borrowing costs for future local projects and ease pressure on taxpayers. Officials credit stronger reserves, conservative budgeting, and efficiencies from the South Essex Fire Department partnership with South Orange.
   

3. Maplewood Police Blotter: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Practicing Medicine Without a Valid U.S. License (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood police report several recent incidents, including an arrest of a woman accused of practicing medicine without a valid U.S. license, shoplifting cases at local stores, and a stolen vehicle recovered after a crash. The department also reminds residents to secure homes and cars and highlights free home security surveys and the Blue Envelope Program for drivers with communication differences.
   

4. South Orange, Maplewood, South Essex Fire Dept to Remember Lives Lost on Sept. 11, 2001 (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood and South Orange residents are invited to a joint September 11 remembrance service at 9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Branch Library on Springfield Avenue, followed by breakfast at the South Essex Fire Department on Dunnell Road. Officials also encourage quiet reflection at the Maplewood Train Station memorial honoring local residents lost in the attacks.
   

5. Maplewood Memorial Library recognized among 15 standout library projects nationwide (essexnewsdaily.com) — Maplewood's newly renovated Memorial Library has been named one of just 15 standout library projects nationwide, recognizing its $24 million expansion and sustainable, all-electric design. The LEED Gold-certified building now features a light-filled second floor with treehouse-like views, bird-safe glass, and solar panels that offset more than half its energy use.
   

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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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