No joy in Plainfield.. Bernice on corruption.. Maria: N. Plfd Pathmark closing.. Olddoc: Tax review needed.. Monarch in CN's real estate news..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice on public corruption. Maria: North Plainfield Pathmark closing. Olddoc calls for a tax review. Plainfield Sports News puts out a call for the Donald Van Blake Tennis Foundation.
Monarch at Plainfield: The Courier's real estate section carries a front page story today that the Monarch has gotten FHA approval, which means down payment assistance is available for buyers. Print edition only.
Business: "Rutzler Filters being bought by Moline, IL firm"
Benefits: "Bedminster officials give up health benefits" -- Committee is equivalent to City Council.
Edison: "Switch to calendar year budget stalled over layoffs" -- Courier | Ledger |
Elizabeth: "Altenburg Piano House a staple after more than 100 years"
House Tour: "Homes, gardens on tour Sunday in Perth Amboy"
North Plainfield: "$31K drugs seized in Craig Place bust"
Roselle: "State rejects Roselle/Roselle Park shared-services plan"
South Plainfield: "Councilman apologizes for posting racial slur"
NJ's 'Corruption Thursday' --
Busted include Mayors Suarez, Elwell, Cammarano (l-r). Ledger photo.
- Bergen Record: The Record's coverage includes thumbnail profiles of all the accused; how deals get made; profiles of Dwek, the 'CW', and the mayors busted, plus Doria story.
- Star-Ledger: The Ledger features a long overview article, plus a photo gallery and video.
- Asbury Park Press: APP has a special section; with a focus on the rabbis involved, the money laundering aspect and the Syrian Jewish community. Plus video and photo galleries.
- PolitickerNJ (Inside view of the politics). New York Times (4 stories). NewsroomNJ (including impact on governor's race). NJBiz says Christie was caught by surprise.
Bryant Case: "Ex-Sen. Wayne Bryant to be sentenced today"
Recall Drive: "Mayor says recall petition is not valid"
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CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
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| 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
- Tomorrow - 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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