DISABLED CAR BLOCKING SOME TRAFFIC ON SPRINGFIELD AVENUE

...Scanner reports a disabled car on Springfield Avenue in front of Topfs Pharmacy blocking a lane of traffic...

PSE&G CLAIMS BETTER OUTAGE INFO

From the Township and PSE&G:

Stay Connected During Storms with PSE&G’s Enhanced Online Outage Map

Severe summer storms bring heavy rain, high winds, lightning and downed wires, which can lead to power outages. When outages occur, stay connected to PSE&G with our enhanced online outage map at pseg.com/outagecenter.

The latest enhancements to PSE&G’s online outage map use new technology to provide you with more detailed, real-time information during power outages.

Updated every 15 minutes, the online outage map displays the approximate location and status of power outages in PSE&G’s service territory. The most recent map upgrades allow you to view: the precise outage location, the number of customers affected by an outage, the time an outage was reported, the estimated time of restoration; and the cause of the service interruption (if available)

You can also drill down for details about an area, and save that location as a favorite for easy reference in the future. A summary of outages by town and municipality is also available on the online outage map.

During storms, the new mobile-friendly map also will be updated with special alerts and highlight the location of mobile Customer Service Centers.

To receive text and email notifications about power outages in your area, sign up for MyAlerts by visiting pseg.com/myalerts. To report a power outage, call PSE&G's Business Solution Center at 1-855-249-7734 (1-855-BIZ-PSEG), or log in to My Account at pseg.com.

PSE&G Online Outage Map

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETS TONIGHT

The Township Committee meets tonight at the police headquarters building, with a handful of street parking changes slated for review.

See the full agenda HERE.

Show up, give them a piece of your mind, ask a question, or just pat them on the back.

Remember, they work for you!

CODA THANKS CUSTOMERS WITH DRINK SPECIALS WEEK

Coda Restaurant, the great Maplewood Village eatery that suffered a terrible tragedy in May with an internal collapse that killed one worker, has been open for several weeks and is giving back this week.

Through Friday, the great BBQ and American fare spot is offering all day happy hour for all patrons as a way to say thanks. 
In the May 30 catastrophe, Guo Tai Chen, 51, died from injuries suffered in the collapse.

Maplewood businesses raised funds to pay funeral expenses. Maplewood Village Alliance has reported that some $7,000 was raised for the funeral, along with $5,300 to help with other family needs expenses. 

Then there is the $1,400 raised in special jars throughout Maplewood Village to help Coda staff cover expenses during the eatery's two-week shutdown, which ended on June 12.

PORTION OF OAKVIEW ROAD CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

From the Township today:

Road Closure - Oakview Ave.

The Public Works Department is conducting sewer and road repairs in Oakview Avenue. Oakview Avenue will be closed from Valley Street to Dunnell Road on Tuesday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 2. Residents are advised to plan alternate routes.
Please excuse the inconvenience.

WHERE'S WALDO SUMMER IS HERE IN MAPLEWOOD

Where's Waldo is Back in Maplewood!

Waldo is hiding in over 20 local businesses in Maplewood throughout the month of July. 

Find him at all of them and join us at [words] for the grand prize drawing on Thursday, July 24 at 4:00 pm.

Stop in the store for a passport and start searching around town beginning today. Good luck!

- See more at: http://wordsbookstore.com/category/events/#sthash.bUcfP4U0.dpuf

Where’s Waldo in Maplewood?
Waldo is hiding in over 20 local businesses in Maplewood throughout the month of July.  Find him at all of them and join us at [words] for the grand prize drawing on Thursday, July 24 at 4:00 pm.
Stop in the store for a passport and start searching around town beginning July 1. Good luck!
- See more at: http://wordsbookstore.com/category/events/#sthash.bUcfP4U0.dpuf

Where’s Waldo in Maplewood?
Waldo is hiding in over 20 local businesses in Maplewood throughout the month of July.  Find him at all of them and join us at [words] for the grand prize drawing on Thursday, July 24 at 4:00 pm.
Stop in the store for a passport and start searching around town beginning July 1. Good luck!
- See more at: http://wordsbookstore.com/category/events/#sthash.bUcfP4U0.dpuf

Where’s Waldo in Maplewood?
Waldo is hiding in over 20 local businesses in Maplewood throughout the month of July.  Find him at all of them and join us at [words] for the grand prize drawing on Thursday, July 24 at 4:00 pm.
Stop in the store for a passport and start searching around town beginning July 1. Good luck!

- See more at: http://wordsbookstore.com/category/events/#sthash.bUcfP4U0.dpuf

SUPE OSBORNE TWEETS GOODBYE, AND CHANGES HIS TWITTER

Outgoing Superintendent Brian Osborne is officially gone, having left his post at the end of Monday and with this goodbye on Twitter, and a new Twitter handle.

Brian G Osborne ‏@NewRochelleSupt 45s

Grateful to have served in @SOMSDK12 & excited to join @NewRochelleED - both vibrant districts that cherish diversity, equity, & excellence.

If you missed our goodbye to him, check it out HERE.

17-YEAR-OLD WOUNDED IN SHOOTING

From Maplewood Police today:

On Monday June 30^th at about 10 PM the Maplewood Police Depeartment received several reports of an individual who had been shot in the area of Schaefer Road near Jacoby Street in Maplewood. 

Maplewood Police and Maplewood Fire EMS units were dispatched to the scene. Police and EMS personnel located a 17 year old male on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds to his legs. 

The victim was conscious and alert. The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim left a party being held on Schaefer Road when he was approached by two males. One suspect was described as a light skinned black male wearing shorts. 

The other suspect was described as a dark skinned black male wearing a blue shirt. The light skinned male produced a handgun and fired several shots at the victim striking him the legs. The two suspects then fled the area. The victim was transported to University Hospital in Newark where he was being treated for gunshot wounds to his legs.  

Detectives of the Maplewood Police Depeartment are actively investigating the incident and request that anyone with any information regarding the case please contact the Maplewood Police Department at 973-762-2333.