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Short- and long-term traffic engineering solutions were discussed at a subcommittee meeting at 8 a.m., October 9. A Public Safety Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. will address calls for additional crossing guards.

The mayor is urging residents to attend two upcoming township meetings to express concerns: Engineering, Public Works & Planning at 8AM, October 9, and Public Safety at 7:30PM, October 9.

SOMSD Supt. Bing: “Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community. The post appears to have been taken out of context, but we are grateful for the proactive actions of the student who raised the concern.”

From the South Orange Police Department: The following activity took place this week and is…

The young woman, who was walking toward her vehicle, reported being approached by three juveniles, one of whom brandished a knife and said, “Let me get in the car.”

Additionally, a residential burglary of keys from a home in Hilton led to a motor vehicle theft on 9/17; Maplewood & Union police later arrested one 18-year-old suspect.

From the Maplewood Police Department, September 13, 2024: August 29th – September 4th September…

The 76-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury but was released from the hospital within 24 hours. The juvenile cyclist was bandaged on scene.

The letter, falsely claiming to be from the rescue squad, stated that the squad would begin charging for services. The SORS Board strongly disavows and refutes the letter.