With heat index numbers over 100 through Sunday evening, July 21, Maplewood and South Orange leaders are providing information and resources for staying cool locally.
South Orange has announced that the municipal pool will be open to all South Orange residents through 8 p.m. July 21 regardless of whether or not season passes have been purchased (however, you can not pay
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Staying Cool in Maplewood & South Orange
With heat index numbers over 100 through Sunday evening, July 21, Maplewood and South Orange leaders are providing information and resources for staying cool locally.…
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