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🌱 Patch AM: Maplewood Road Closures Announced: What Drivers Should Know

Also, don't miss UNCF New Jersey Walk for Education on the Maplewood Patch calendar

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What's up Maplewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Key Maplewood artery closing midday for gas main work
  • Why NJ-11 candidates are flocking to Maplewood's train station now.
  • How a Maplewood director is shaping the future of Paper Mill.

Also on today's calendar: UNCF New Jersey Walk for Education and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maplewood Road Closures Announced: What Drivers Should Know (patch.com) — Maplewood drivers are being warned about daytime closures on Irvington Avenue between Franklin Terrace and Putnam Street as gas main work continues. Police say the closures will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Monday, and next Friday, with some access for local and business traffic and detours posted to guide motorists around Maplewood.
   

• Mejia, Hathaway Visit Essex County As They Battle For NJ-11 Congress Seat (patch.com) — Maplewood commuters are getting direct attention from both major candidates in the hotly contested NJ-11 congressional race, with Joe Hathaway and Analilia Mejia each campaigning at the Maplewood train station. The article explains how Maplewood fits into the district map, outlines each candidate's recent local appearances, and highlights key issues like affordability, immigration enforcement, voting rules, and artificial intelligence.
   

• Combining Love of Theater, Community: Maplewood's Casey Hushion Takes on Role at Paper Mill Playhouse (villagegreennj.com) — Maplewood resident and theater director Casey Hushion has been named associate artistic director at the renowned Paper Mill Playhouse, bringing her Broadway and regional experience to the Millburn-based institution. She describes Maplewood's thriving theater community and commuting culture as a huge asset, and hopes to deepen connections between local Broadway talent and Paper Mill's productions and education programs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 1978 Collection - Call for Artists - Deadline is this Thursday, October 15th at midnight —Maria Savidis-Markatos Read on Patch
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04517) - 1044 Clinton Ave. in Irvington. Apply here.
  • Laderach posted a job opening for Seasonal Store Associate USA in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maplewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Orange

  • South Orange Planning Board Advances Valley Street Redevelopment Plan (TAPinto.net)
  • Playwright Eric Alter's New Play, Set in Hometowns of Maplewood and South Orange, Opens This Weekend (villagegreennj.com)
  • The Pirate Family Comes Home for Hall Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 (shu.edu)

Irvington

  • TorchBinFinessin Embraces a New Beginning With 'Reborn,' Due October 20 (24hip-hop.com)

Millburn

  • Millburn Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years With Open House (patch.com)
  • Millburn to Undertake Short Hills Train Station Improvements Ahead of NJ Deadline (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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