But whatever the reason, the crowds were standing in line for the Maplewood Pool this afternoon like never before and the place was jammed.
See below:
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
POOL HAS OVERFLOW CROWD
Maybe it was because school just let out on on Tuesday; Maybe it was because it was 95 degrees: Maybe it was because there were new water slides; Maybe it was because the pool did not open until 3 p.m. today.
MAPLEWOOD COOLING CENTERS OPEN TODAY
Due to the high temperature and humidity forecasted for today and tomorrow the DeHart Community Center will be open today from 10:00AM to approximately 9PM this evening. Anyone who wants to take a break from the heat and cool down is encouraged to stop in. The DeHart Community Center is located at 120 Burnett Ave. Bring a book or friend.
The Maplewood Memorial Library and the Hilton Branch Library are also open for cooling off. The Main Library will be open today (6/20) from 10AM to 9PM and is located at 51 Baker St. The Hilton Branch located at 1688 Springfield Ave is open today (6/20) from 10AM to 5PM.
Of course the above is subject to change based on the availability of electric power. Please check our website for any updates.
TUSCAN 'CLAP-OUT' RITUAL A FAVORITE
What a fun ritual to salute these great kids and wish them good luck at the middle school.
ORANGE MAN SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS FOR MAPLEWOOD MURDER
Essex County Prosecutor's Office issued this notice late Tuesday.....
| Orange Man Sentenced For 2010 Maplewood Murder |
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Honorable Peter J. Vazquez, J.S.C., sentenced John Staten, 32, of Orange to 18 years in state prison for killing Arthur Downey. In March 2010 Downey, 27, of Maplewood was killed by Staten. The two met through a telephone chat service. Downey picked up Staten and drove him to his Maplewood home. Downey's body was discovered by his roommate the next morning. An autopsy determined Downey, a chef employed by Rutgers University, died from blunt force trauma and asphyxiation. Staten was originally charged with murder, felony murder, burglary and weapons offense. As part of a plea agreement, on May 15, 2012 Staten entered a guilty plea to first degree aggravated manslaughter and weapons offenses. Assistant Prosecutor Margarita Rivera, who handled the sentencing, argued for a 20-year sentence. Vazquez imposed an 18-year sentence requested by the defense lawyer. Under the No Early Release Act (NERA), Staten must serve 85 percent of his 18-year sentence before he is eligible for parole. After his release he will be on parole for five years. "As his family so eloquently stated, Mr. Downey was a young aspiring chef who had so much to live for and his life was taken for no reason. This was a terrible tragedy,'' said Assistant Prosecutor Rivera. Staten has five prior convictions and 17 prior arrests. He has been incarcerated since Oct. 20, 2010 when he was arrested for killing Downey. |
PEER JOB HELP TONIGHT
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Information: | Maplewood Library Neighbors-helping-Neighbors is a highly respected and successful free peer led volunteer support group for people who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support,and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. The group meets every Wednesday from 7:00-8:30pm except for the 4th Wednesday each month |
HOT DAY AHEAD - KEEP UP WITH TEMPS HERE
.. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
* LOCATIONS... NEW YORK CITY... NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY... THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY... PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT... AND NORTHERN NASSAU COUNTY.
* HAZARDS... HIGH HEAT.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES... 100 TO 105 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 90S AND DEWPOINTS IN THE UPPER 60S TO AROUND 70.
* TIMING... WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... AND AGAIN THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
* IMPACTS... THESE EXPECTED HEAT INDICES WILL RESULT IN DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR THOSE SPENDING PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME OUTSIDE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO MAKE IT FEEL LIKE IT IS 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE HOURS. TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN POSSIBLE... RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
CHS PROM MAKES STAR-LEDGER GALLERY
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