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Morning Maplewood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Maplewood parents should know after a student was hit near MMS
  • See which Maplewood pups took over the community pool this week
  • What August crimes in South Orange mean for nearby Maplewood residents

Also on today's calendar: Newark PorchFest and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Maplewood Student Attains Top Leadership Post at St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark —Angeline Boyer Read on Patch
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Irvington, NJ in Irvington. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • Gas Main Replacement to Snarl Traffic on South Orange Ave; Workers Will Pause During School Drop Off, Dismissal (villagegreennj.com)

Irvington

  • Mayor Tony Vauss Opened His Home — Then Treach of Naughty by Nature and DoItAll Dupré Kelly of Lords of the Underground Turned His Birthday Bash Into an Unforgettable Irvington Celebration! (insidernj.com)
  • Tha World We Once Knew(Iz Ova & Ova) (genius.com)

Millburn

  • Anna Ostrovsky, Prasoon Saurabh and Christian Germa Run as a Slate for the Millburn Board of Education (tapinto.net)
  • Millburn Township Warns Of Fraudulent Emails Posing As Employees (patch.com)
  • Resident Calls for Speed‑Limit Reduction and Noise Controls on Wyoming Avenue (tapinto.net)

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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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