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Maplewood Township: 4th Of July Safety Tips

The Maplewood Police Department would like to remind all residents to be considerate to their neighbors regarding the Township noise Ord ...

July 1, 2021 - 9:50am

The Maplewood Police Department would like to remind all residents to be considerate to their neighbors regarding the Township noise Ordinance with the upcoming holiday weekend.

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Maplewood Township Noise Ordinances:

New Jersey Explosives and Fireworks Act N.J.S.A. 21:2-1: Recent changes to the law now permit persons 16 years of age or older to lawfully buy, possess, and use certain sparkling devices and novelties. These permissible fireworks are limited to hand held or ground based sparklers, snakes, and glow worms; smoke devices; and trick noisemakers, including party poppers, snappers, and drop pops.

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If planning on using fireworks, here are a few Safety Tips:

For all non-emergent calls please contact the Maplewood Police Department at (973) 762-1234. For all emergencies dial 911. Thank you and have a safe holiday weekend!


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