“I’ve had the most loyal customers for so many years, incredible staff, I was able give back to such an amazing community I love and lived my whole life. It was a dream come true.”

The student was apparently not seriously injured, but school district officials are “exploring ways to increase pedestrian safety awareness around our schools.”

Mandatory conservation restrictions are still in place. “Because the drought we had was so long and the reservoirs and aquifers were so low, we will likely be under water restrictions for some time until significant, significant rainfall,” said Maplewood Township Admin. Patrick Wherry.

Maplewood Police blotter reports burglary and auto thefts during the holidays that reflect a ‘persistent challenge’ and a continuation of a broader statewide trend; police offer to conduct security surveys of residences.

Crews from Maplewood and South Orange public works departments will be picking up unadorned trees through January.

The program will be held in South Mountain Reservation on Tuesdays, January 14, 21 and 28 and February 4. In the event any dates are cancelled, make-up days will be on Tuesdays, February 11 and 18.