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In today's newsletter:

• Where South Orange's 22 school crossing guards will be posted today

Also on today's calendar: Back to School Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 69.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Orange & Maplewood Share Crossing Guard Locations, Back-to-School Safety Tips (villagegreennj.com) — South Orange police and village officials have released a full list of local crossing guard posts and times to keep students safe as school starts today, Sept. 1. With 22 fixed posts in South Orange and additional "floating" guards, families can plan safer walking routes, and residents interested in part‑time work are invited to apply as crossing guards.
   

📸 Around South Orange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Orange

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Tuesday September 1
• Zoning Board of Adjustment- Regular Meeting →
  South Orange Village Calendar
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Recreation & Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting
  South Orange Village Calendar Virtual Zoom Meeting  -
  8:30 am
• Design Review Board Meeting →
  South Orange Village Calendar -
  7:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Back to School Party →
  58 Vose Ave, South Orange Village
  9:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Paper Shredding Event →
  South Orange Recycling Public Works - 300 Walton Avenue South Orange NJ 07079
  8:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day- Municipal Offices Closed →
  South Orange Village Calendar -
  8:30 am
Tuesday September 8
• South Orange Planning Board-Regular Meeting →
  South Orange Village, NJ Calendar, Baird Community Center 5 Mead Street - 3rd Floor Loft Meeting Room, South Orange
  7:00 pm
• South Orange Planning Board-Regular Meeting →
  South Orange Village Calendar
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Franciscan Charities 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser →
  South Mountain Reservation, Cherry Ln, West Orange
  9:00 am
Thursday September 17
• "Unveiled 26" Studio Tour SOMA Preview Show - Opening Reception →
  1 SOPAC Way, South Orange Village
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Newark PorchFest →
• Baker Street Fall Flea →
  Maplewood Village, Maplewood
  11:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I intended to share these earlier.
  Terrestrial and earthly lights in one combine. (Nextdoor Seton Village)

• Paychex, Inc. posted a job opening for Channel Sales Associate - CPA in South Orange. Apply here.
• Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maplewood

• Welcoming a Business New to Maplewood (tapinto.net)
• South Essex Regional Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Joseph Alvarez After 40 Years of Service (villagegreennj.com)

East Orange

• Bink International Charity Helps East Orange Families Start the School Year (tapinto.net)

West Orange

• Popular Jazz Festival Will Return In West Orange: 2026 Events (patch.com)

Ok South Orange! 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

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