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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Assembly campaign heats up.. Bernice: Dudley House unresolved.. McGreevey subject of online game.. Cellphone store remains closed..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:

Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports Dudley House matter still not resolved. Maria notes where 'the buck stops', 'Bo' Vastine's campaign blog and swats an anonymous commenter. Olddoc will put his Council notes up later, but salutes Bernice as the wisest person there as she left early. You WILL want to read Councilor Burney's note on the withdrawal of the proposal for last night's special meeting. As PEPtalk retools, you really will want to check out Renata's spritely new design. Plainfield Sports News continues the weekend roundup with Battle vs. Bulldogs.

Cellphone Store: "Plainfield store remains closed after police raid"
McGreevey: "'Naughty Governor' subject of online game"

Newark: "Pilot program by BMW lends city electric Mini Coopers"
New Brunswick: "Mayor proposes truce in standoff over ward elections"
Rahway: "Economy woes delay projects" -- Including two Dornoch projects.
Westfield: "Smith & Hawken to close Westfield store"

2009 Races --
Corruption --
Development: "A.C. wins against developer who defaulted on deal"
Izod Center: "Costly 'dinosaur' is $77M in debt"

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CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES

MAYOR


PIVNICHNY [blog] Republican candidate posts on issues facng the city.
ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] Site is still marked 'under construction'.




ASSEMBLY


GREEN [blog] Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items.
MARKS/VASTINE [website]
MARKS [blog]
VASTINE [blog]
Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website.
Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains.
Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time.
Continuing the practice begun during the primary election, CLIPS is posting links to online presences of candidates in the 2009 general election campaign. That will include notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section.


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - July 14. Noon. Candidate Chris Christie Walkaround in Business District. Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie will visit Plainfield for a walkaround among downtown businesses.

  • Tomorrow - July 15. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - July 16. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Thursday - July 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Saturday - July 18. 2 PM. Van Wyck Brooks HD Potluck Picnic. Members will gather to enjoy BBQ prepared by the Cooking Club as they share a potluck picnic. Info: Sue at (908) 753-1802.

  • Saturday - July 18. 9 PM - 2 AM. PHS Class of 1970 Throwback Jam. Get out your '70s threads and come boogie! Door prizes, best dressed. At: Stone Square Lodge #38 F&AM, 722 St. Mary's Avenue. $10 at the door. Info: Mike at (908) 322-6969.
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