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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Muhlenberg and ambulance issue?.. Condo developer wants tax break.. Courier applauds Connolly judge.. Jerry: I am not a 'boss'..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice: Monarch developer wants big tax abatement. Maria chimes in. Assemblyman Green tells all he is not a 'boss'. Olddoc will post his Council notes later. Plainfield Sports News: Wolves fall to Buccaneers, Battle over Spartans.

Accident: "Plainfield man dies, 3 hospitalized in motorcycle crash" | Photos here | -- Stolen bike.
Muhlenberg Advisory Group: "Citizens advisory panel to meet today"
Connolly Properties --
Bad Check: "Plainfield man who passed bad check at pawn shop sought"

Newark: "Three killed, seven injured in three shooting incidents"
Toxic Chemicals: "Stender, Scutari want tighter regs on freight trains" -- Ledger | NJNews |
Union County: "Curious background of County's new economic crimes chief"

2009 Races --
Corruption: "Have NJ ethics laws curbed illegal behavior?"
Legislature: "Lampitt pushes three bills to deal with 'sexting'" -- Ledger | NJNews |

Lupus: "NJ group hails Benlysta as relief for lupus" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Real Estate: "Is now the time for first-time buyers to jump in?"

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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 21. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Today - July 21. 7:30 PM. Community Forum: Muhlenberg Advisory Group; Roads update. 'Formalization' of the Citizens Advisory Group for the Muhlenberg SED. Plus a report on road work by Jennifer Wenson Maier. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in lot on Spooner Avenue).

  • Tomorrow - July 22. 7:30 PM. CANCELED: Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - July 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Thursday - July 23. 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Fundraiser: Jim Pivnichny For Mayor. Friends and supporters are invited to join Republican mayoral candidate Jim Pivnichny for an old-fashioned fundraiser, 'Just Desserts'. At the home of Jim & Joan Pivnichny, 1776 Sleepy Hollow Lane.

  • Saturday - July 25. 9 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Electronics Recycling. Items accepted include: Monitors, keyboards, CPUs, TVs, phones, VCRs, printers and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/electronics.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Union County Vo-Tech, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.

  • Monday - July 27. 7:30 PM. Special City Council PMUA Discussion. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.

  • Tuesday - July 28. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - July 28. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).

  • Tuesday - July 28. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - July 30. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
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