Stuck in Plainfield.. Mapp: 'No!' on Monarch tax break.. Bernice: FHA breaks for Monarch buyers, good news for Rescue Squad..
PLAINFIELD TODAY
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice on FHA breaks for Monarch buyers, good news for Rescue Squad. Councilor Mapp: A resounding 'no!' on tax break for Monarch. -- I'm early today, be sure to check the other later. -- Dan.
Muhlenberg Advisory Group: "We wish them the best of luck" -- Editorial, CN.
Funeral: "Denny Taylor, motorcycle accident victim" -- 10 AM today, Faith In Action, Manville.
Park Avenue Accident: "Boy, 13, medevaced after being struck by car in 2700 block"
Pathmark Closing: "Shoppers lament Pathmark's coming closure" -- What ever happened to their plan to move to West Front Street, across from the Drake House?
Balloon Festival: "Fine weather for balloon festival this weekend" -- Info on website here.
Edison: "Judge refuses to block layoff of firemen"
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "Corzine picks Loretta Weinberg for LG" -- PolNJ | Ledger | Record -- PolNJ has various reactions here.
- Christie: "Christie's trump card: The scorecard" -- Politico | Ledger | NewsroomNJ |
The Big 44 --Minimum Wage: "New minimum wage goes into effect -- $7.25"
Bryant Case: "Ex-Senator Bryant gets four years in bribery, fraud case"
- Chutzpah: "Officials charged with corruption rebuff Corzine's call to resign"
- Defense: "Entrapment defense will be difficult, experts say"
- 'Public Official 4': "JC mayor Healy: I am public official number 4" -- There is also a 'number 3' -- see here.
- Organ Trafficking: "Probe includes first trafficking case" -- Don't miss Brian Lehrer's WNYC interview with the anthropologist who blew the whistle on the scheme -- see here.
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CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
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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 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.
- Today - July 25. 10 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Dog Wash Fundraiser. Volunteers are raising funds for the Plainfield Area Humane Society with a dog wash at the shelter, 75 Rock Avenue. $10 small, $15 large. Nail clip, $8 if pooch is cooperative. Info: (908) 754-0300.
- 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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