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Thursday, July 16, 2009

What if Connolly goes under?.. Bernice: Movie appropriate?.. Obama at Arts Center today.. 5 in Myrtle Ave. drug raid.. Guilty plea in woman's death..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice wonders about the propriety of the movie scheduled for Park-Madison plaza. Jerry Green reprints a Courier story on crime stats. At PEPtalk, Renata posts some getting-to-know-me pix. Plainfield Sports News reports the RAFL suspended four Spartans players for 'conduct detrimental' after fighting broke out at last weekend's game.

 Drugs: "5 charged in Myrtle Avenue drug raid"
Manslaughter: "City man pleads guilty in girlfriend's death"

Edison: "Township, schools deal with money woes"
EWR: "Newark Liberty gets new X-ray machines to screen bags"
Linden: "City takes step to turn landfill's methane into energy"
New Brunswick: "Hearing over ward question postponed" -- Ledger | Courier |
Scotch Plains: "UMDNJ offers free dental clinic this weekend"
South Plainfield: "Council OKs budget, switch to calendar year"
South Plainfield: "Home invaders tie up residents, ransack house"
Swine Flu: "Union, Middlesex County women latest swine flu deaths"

2009 Races --


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 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.

  • Today - July 16. 7 PM. FOSH Meeting. The Friends of Sleepy Hollow meet to discuss issue of importance to residents and to plan activities for the community, among which a favorite is always the annual FOSH Yard Sale, which draws thousands of visitors to the Queen City. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street. Info: Pat Kavanaugh, (908) 561-6046.

  • Today - 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. 2 - 7 PM. BACO-NJ Benefit BBQ. The Barbados-American Charitable Organization of New Jersey hosts a scholarship fundraising barbecue. At Cedar Brook Park. Tickets: $20/person, $12 under 12. Info: (908) 451-2533 or (908) 477-5735.

  • 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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