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Coffee in hand, Maplewood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to join the Newstead 5K supporting South Orange-Maplewood schools
  • How Timberlake's new budget steers funds toward Maplewood-area organizations

Also on today's calendar: Millburn Library Sports Gear Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Achieve to Host 24th Annual Newstead 5K on September 26 (villagegreennj.com) — Local runners and families can join the Newstead 5K on September 26, supporting programs in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. With a 9 a.m. start at South Mountain School Annex, the morning includes a 5K, kids' fun run, toddler race, and an appearance by Olympian Hazel Clark, plus training help and sponsorship opportunities for community members.
   

• NJ State Senator Timberlake's Budget (thepositivecommunity.com) — Residents of Maplewood may be interested that Senator Britnee Timberlake's 2027 budget directs funding to the NAACP Oranges and Maplewood Branch, alongside many Essex County nonprofits. The plan spreads millions across housing, food aid, labor rights, local journalism, senior services, and municipal and school projects in nearby communities like Bloomfield, Belleville, and East Orange.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • South Orange Elks to Unveil New DISTORT Mural at Elktoberfest (villagegreennj.com)
  • Around South Orange: 9/11 + Crime + Groceries + Robotaxis (patch.com)
  • Seton Hall volleyball goes 1-2 at Maryland Invitational (thesetonian.com)

Irvington

  • Girls volleyball: Results & recaps for Saturday, Sept. 12 (nj.com)

Millburn

  • Blues & Blessings to Celebrate Rev. Eyesha Marable's 25 Years in Ministry and 50 Years of Dance at Mt. Zion AME Millburn (tapinto.net)
  • Millburn Administrator Presents Design Plans for Short Hills Train Station Eastbound Improvements (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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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