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In today's newsletter:

  • What Maplewood's Board of Health promised in a three-year ivy dispute.
  • What Maplewood's health officer says about the growing measles threat.
  • What Maplewood's gas leaf blower ban means for your noisy neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Art, Memory, Immigration and Plants with artist Jimena Vega and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Board of Health Hears Poison Ivy Complaint, Pledges Enforcement (TAPinto.net) — Maplewood's Board of Health reviewed rising demand at the Boyden Avenue food access project, ongoing vaccination efforts, and serious measles concerns before tackling a long-running poison ivy dispute between a resident and a local business. Officials confirmed a summons, discussed expediting court action and additional code enforcement, and pledged a more permanent resolution while continuing to expand local health and social services outreach.
   

2. 'Be Vigilant': Maplewood Health Officer Update on Measles Outbreak in Pennsylvania (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood's health officer is warning residents to stay vigilant as a major measles outbreak in nearby Pennsylvania contributes to the worst U.S. measles year since 1991. She explains current case counts, who should consider a booster, and reassures that fully vaccinated people are well protected, while also reminding residents about COVID and flu shot availability at local pharmacies.
   

3. What time can your neighbors start loud yardwork? What NJ laws say (dailyrecord.com) — Maplewood residents are reminded that the township is among several New Jersey communities that have fully banned gas-powered leaf blowers, going further than many towns that only limit hours or seasons. The piece explains statewide noise rules, how local ordinances can be stricter, and practical steps you can take if a neighbor's yardwork is disrupting your peace.
   

4. 'Shuck ICE': Perla Oyster Bar Raises Funds for Immigrants in Detention (villagegreennj.com) — A Maplewood restaurant, Perla Oyster Bar, just hosted a fundraiser supporting SOMA Community Cares after its sous chef was detained by immigration authorities. Local organizers describe rapidly growing needs for legal aid, bond and family support, including recent arrests of workers in Maplewood and South Orange, and urge neighbors to expand their sense of community responsibility.
   

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