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🌱 Patch AM: Maplewood GO Debt Rating Upgraded To AA+ By S&P

Coming up on the Maplewood Patch calendar: Our Newark Futures: Artist Conversation with ANNE PERCOCO

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Greetings Maplewood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Maplewood's upgraded bond rating could lower costs for future projects
  • How Maplewood parents are pushing back on "unacceptable" school bus delays.

Also on today's calendar: Our Newark Futures: Artist Conversation with ANNE PERCOCO and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maplewood GO Debt Rating Upgraded To AA+ By S&P (patch.com) — Maplewood residents could see long-term savings on local projects after S&P Global Ratings boosted the township's general obligation debt rating to AA+. Officials credit disciplined budgeting, growing reserves, and efficiencies from the shared South Essex Fire Department, noting Maplewood now holds a stronger financial position heading into future infrastructure investments.
   

• Supt. Says Busing, Paraprofessional Issues Are 'Unacceptable' (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood and South Orange families are grappling with late school buses and a shortage of paraprofessionals during the first week of classes, problems the superintendent and school board call "unacceptable." District leaders outline route changes, vendor pressure, and emergency staffing fixes, while special education parents push for more transparency and long-term solutions that protect vulnerable students' support in local classrooms.
   

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  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in West Orange. Apply here.
  • Prosegur Services Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Aviation Wheelchair Agent - Newark, NJ in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • South Orange Community Day Returns Saturday, September 19 with Bike Parade, Free Yoga, Food Trucks and More (villagegreennj.com)
  • Sofi Gaslight Commons - 28 W 3rd St South Orange NJ (4 units available) (zillow.com)

Irvington

  • Elected officials and community leaders kick off Labor Day festivities at WIADCA's annual VIP Breakfast (haitiantimes.com)

Millburn

  • These 15 Binghamton University Alumni Never Came Home on 9/11 (wnbf.com)
  • Essex Commissioner Race Heats Up In 4th District, Candidate Event Planned (patch.com)

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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