Olddoc on Aurora shooting and question of guns.. Bernice: Plainfield's John Stewart on TV tonight.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues.. Rebecca considers Ann Coulter, the avatar of hatred..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield house featured in 'Four Houses' tonight on TLC"
• "Muhlenberg CAG meeting tonight"
  
• "Hidden Plainfield: Seven Sisters identified"

Utility Scam:  "Thousands of PSE&G customers zapped in utility payment scam"
Broadway House:  "Plainfielder among those at state's only specialized nursing facility for AIDS patients"

Manville:  "Manville's flood problems continue as different groups seek solution"
Perth Amboy:  "Perth Amboy passes $72.1M budget"
Scotch Plains/Fanwood:  "Township activist believes key to lower taxes is merger with Fanwood"
Sick Time Ripoff:  "West New York code official worked for other towns while calling in sick in WNY"
Sidewalks:  "Amid slippery laws, towns take a stand on sidewalk safety"

Charter Schools:  "Charter schools performance framework detailed" -- From NJSpotlight.
Water Infrastructure:  "Needed NJ water infrastructure work could cost billions"

Quik Check Balloon Festival:  "Smokey Robinson headlines Saturday concert at festival"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice urges readers to see John Stewart on TV tonight. Olddoc on the Aurora shooting and the question of guns. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere considers Ann Coulter, the Avatar of Hatred.

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Jackie meets the Zombie Apocalypse.. Bernice notes a noisy all-day church event 'til 11:30 PM.. Olddoc on charter issues.. Rebecca posts Freedom Rider mug shots.. and at GSDS, Herman Cain's thoughts on who to blame if you're not rich..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Seven Sisters"
  

K-9 Corps:  "Cops, dogs graduate from Union County K-9 training"

Dover:  "Move to sideline police chief with a public safety director is questioned"
Essex County:  "Freeholders back insurance broker over program savings" -- Hmmm...
Hospitals --

• "RWJ, Somerset partnership moving ahead"
• "Holy Redeemer, Abington call off merger"

Housing Authorities:  "Housing authorities around state get energy-efficiency overhauls"
Kean U.:  "'Handicapped People in Their Formal Attire' at Zella Fry Theater"
Medical Marijuana:  "Montclair dispensary to open next month"
NORCs:  "Mercer County pilots 'naturally occurring retirement communities'"
Rahway:  "Flood-prone West Grand properties to be acquired by city"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack's two years in office marked by questionable hires"
Union County Prosecutor:  "DEA veteran welcomed as new deputy chief"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Can Christie be beaten?"
Pharmacy Benefits:  "Express Scripts lays off 258 in NJ"
Police Mergers:  "Police department mergers a precursor to future"

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• The Auditor:  "Christie's 'NJ Comeback Tour' bumps up against rising joblessness; more"
• Tom Moran:  "Connecticut proves raising taxes doesn't equal losing jobs"
• Paul Mulshine:  "A speech Christie won't be making in Tampa"
• John Farmer:  "After nearly four years, is white American still uneasy with a Black man in the White House?"
• Kathleen O'Brien:  "Why can't the Boy Scouts handle a lesbian or two?"

Cat Expo:  "Expo encourages camaraderie among cat lovers, competitors"
Pizza Search:  "Sick of pizza? Is such a thing possible?" -- Spivey and Cooke continue hunt for perfect slice.
Real Estate:  "Facing foreclosure after 50"
William F. Owen:  "Former UMDNJ president to become CEO at Qatar hospital"
Voter Registration:  "Washington State to launch voter registration on Facebook"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes a noisy all-day church event on her block that went on 'til 11:30 PM. Olddoc has thoughts on the Charter study issue. At Jackie's TV Blog, the weekly review includes meeting the Zombie Apocalypse as well as weekly pix. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, pictures Freedom Riders from their mug shots. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere shares Herman Cain's thoughts on who to blame if you're not rich.

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Bernice notes Ramadan observance begins.. Olddoc corrects a post.. Jackie's Big Brother blog party: Exit and nominations.. Rebecca spotlights Jimmy 'JJ' Walker..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Total per pupil costs, Plainfield public and charter schools"
  

Attempted Robbery:  "Plainfield liquor store owners uses golf club to fight off robber with machete"
Traffic Alert:  "Route 78 Eastbound lanes shift in Springfield as work continues"

Union County Freeholders:  "Video selections of most recent meeting" -- From CountyWatchers.

Golding/Cryan Case:  "Appeals court upholds conviction of ex-lobbyist in stalking case"
South Plainfield:  "Dubilier site cleanup continues but environmental groups say it's not enough"
Trenton --

• Dem Committee:  "Former Dem city chairperson accepts pretrial intervention on theft charge"
• Mayor Mack:  "Trenton housing department is target in FBI investigation of Mack"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Ramadan observance begins. Olddoc makes a correction to his Friday post. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 exit and nominations. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere spotlight Jimmy 'JJ' Walker.

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Olddoc on city charter, ShotSpotter issues.. Bernice: Charter study petitions online, Ramadan wishes.. Maria mulls new direction for blog.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues.. Rebecca highlights a you-name-it mom..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "PMUA Project: Use sewers to heat buildings?"
  

UC Sheriff:  "Two Plainfielders among those sworn in as new Union County sheriff's officers" -- Picture here.
Snapple Bowl --

• "Plainfield's Robert Jackson scores afer 23-yard pass"
• "Cheerleaders honor slain Linden teen"

Traffic Alert:  "Route 78 traffic patterns change in rehab in Springfield area"

Essex County:  "Freeholders unanimously OK insurance contract" -- Handsome fees to South Jersey's Norcross.
North Plainfield:  "Stony Brook School participates in federally-funded nutrition program"
Jersey City:  "Prospective schools super addresses controversy surrounding her selection"
Rahway:  "Construction begins on 51-unit senior residence"
Trenton:  "FBI search of city hall offices expected to take days" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NYTimes |

Christie Cabinet:  "Senate panel to take up Cerf's nomination as education commissioner"
Energy:  "Offshore wind developers worry state will divert funds"
Halfway Houses:  "Senate panel considers regulating halfway houses" -- Ledger | Courier | PolNJ | NJSpotlight |

San Diego:  "US service members to march in uniform in gay pride parade"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes charter commission petitions available online; offers Ramadan wishes, plus nature pix. Olddoc comments on city charter, ShotSpotter issues and more. Maria mulls a new direction for her blog. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues with live feeds. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere highlights a you-name-it mom.

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Bernice outlines upcoming charter question.. Olddoc points out lessons for Council from Paterno affair.. Councilor Williams follows up on Recreation hanky-panky.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues.. Rebecca celebrates Bobby Short and debuts a new blog, People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Rebecca debuts a new blog"
  
• "YWCA post recreated after eaten by gremlins"
  

DPW Director Jackson:  "Eric Jackson a possible successor if Trenton mayor Mack falls"
Explosion Victim --

• Courier:  "Victim expected to live; dozen displace by refrigerator explosion and fire"
• Ledger:  "Exact cause of explosion still unknown"

Rescue Squad:  "NJ Supreme Court rules Plainfield couple can sue rescue squad"
United Way:  "United Way of Greater Union County to host golf classic August 6"

2012 Races:  "Latest Quinnipiac poll shows Obama, Menendez with big leads in NJ" -- From NJSpotlight.
Perth Amboy:  "Chevron to pay $231K fine for air pollution violations at city plant"
Rutgers:  "RU raises tuition 2.5%, despite protests" -- Ledger | Courier |
Trenton:  "FBI probe of mayor includes searches of brother's, supporter's houses"
Verizon:  "State review finds issues with Verizon around state"
West Orange:  "Without explanation, Board of Ed places super on leave"

The Who:  "The Who's North American tour includes two NJ dates, venues"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice outlines upcoming charter study question, notes Gannett purse drive, and weather...here and there. Olddoc points out lessons from the Paterno affair for our Council. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. follows up with constituents on Recreation hanky-panky, and an anonymous complaint. At Plainfield Sports News, a roundup of boxing news. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates Bobby Short. And Rebecca's new blog, People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere debuts with Jennifer Carroll. Who?

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Olddoc: Council should move to determine truth of Rec rumors.. Bernice offers odds and ends of news.. Plainfield Sports News interviews boxer Trista Arnesen.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Proof positive Mayor Sharon is an alien visiting from another planet"

1967 Riots:  "Recalling riots amid continuing urban woes, hopes for revitalization"
Explosion:  "Woman burned in home explosion" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Ledger map is wrong, house is few doors from Spooner Avenue.
Rescue Squad:  "NJ Supreme Court rules Plainfield couple can sue squad over son's death"

Clinton Twp.:  "Prosecutor: Township Board of Ed violated Sunshine Law"
Edison:  "Retired Edison cop files criminal complaint against chief, 2 supervisors"
OPRA:  "Flemington hiring OPRA help, prolific requester defends right to know"
Perth Amboy:  "Fourteen candidates seek four seats on Board of Ed"
Rahway:  "Union County Performing Arts Center receives endowment funds"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack's house searched by FBI agents"

Charter Schools:  "NJ now has a standard for evaluating charter schools"
Electric Vehicles:  "Plug-in electric vehicles continue to spark interest in NJ"
Federal Spending Cuts:  "NJ may see tax increases due to federal spending cuts"
NJ Supreme Court:  "Judiciary chair says no hearing until Christie also nominates a Dem"
State Budgets:  "Jersey cited as an example of problems 'decades in the making'"
State Pensions:  "Cities abusing pensions waste millions" -- Bloomberg | Ledger |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers some odds and ends of news. Olddoc opines Council should move to determine if there is substance to Recreation rumors. At Plainfield Sports News, an interview with boxer Trista Arnesen and Jerseyan in summer fencing nationals. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Olddoc on Monday's Council meeting; special Board of Ed meeting tonight.. Bernice: Confusion over competing events planned for same September weekend.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY: 

• "Dan's 2001 Toyota Echo is for sale"
  

Shootings:  "Two shot, one stabbed in night of violence" -- Courier | Ledger |

Clinton Twp.:  "Hunterdon Prosecutor: Board of Ed violated Sunshine Law"
Hospitals:  "Sale of Christ Hospital in Jersey City finalized"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie set to nominate former federal, state prosecutor to Supreme Court"
Charter Schools:  "DOE grants final charters to just nine schools" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger |
Halfway Houses --

• "Money woes plague penal business with ties to Christie" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
• "NJ Assembly panel to investigate state's halfway houses"

Cat Expo:  "Cat Expo hosted by Garden State Cat Club this weekend"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice details confusion over competing events planned for same September weekend. Olddoc reviews Monday's Council meeting, notes special Board of Ed meeting tonight. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Bernice mulls tonight's agenda, Olddoc has questions about financial matters.. Plainfield Sports News notes NJ Bravehearts start season big.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Why a forensic audit of Recreation is needed and what it might uncover"
• "Hidden Plainfield ID'ed: Modesty, with a view"
  

Traffic Alert:  "Commuter Chaos: Effects of I-95 road work" -- Bad as bad can be.

Newark:  "45 years after riots, city recalls five days of mayhem"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie backs out of plan to take over as vice chair of National Governors Association"
• "As Christie rises to the national stage, his no-nonsense persona may be a liability"

Charters: "Teachers' union takes tough stance on new virtual charters" -- From NJSpotlight.
Healthcare:  "Roundtable: What's next for a Health Insurance Exchange in NJ?" -- From NJSpotlight.

Cancer Treatment:  "Proton therapy center's first patient inspires others"
Olympic Uniforms:  "Knucklehead of the week: Ralph Lauren" -- Ledger editorial.
Real Estate:  "Pre-purchase classes teach buyers important information"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice mulls liens to clean up properties and other items on tonight's agenda. Olddoc reviews tonight's Council agenda, questions financial matters. At Plainfield Sports News, the Bravehearts start the season off big, playing at Piscataway HS.At Jackie's TV Blog, Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Bernice finds firefighters feting community at BBQ.. Jackie reviews the week, plus great pix.. Olddoc has two posts up on Faulkner Act city charter possibilities..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Modesty itself, but with a view"
  

Peoples Organization for Progress:  "Group ends 381 days of rallies for jobs and more"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Archdiocese, 6 alleged abuse victims reach settlement, priest forced to retire"
Cory Booker --

• "Absentee mayor? Booker's endless travel schedule draws him away from Newark"
• "Booker says he's anxious to work with fellow Dems on party platform"

Gambling:  "Assembly panel to discuss racetrack casino gaming for Meadowlands"
George Washington Bridge:  "High in the sky, 'adrenalin junkies' paint a bridge"
Schools:  "Central Jersey students say school too easy until high school"
Somerville:  "Redevelopment a big deal for Somerville"
Woodbridge:  "Woodbridge to build electrical plant along Raritan River"

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• Tom Moran:  "From a perch in the suburbs, a cheap shot at the cities"
• Paul Mulshine:  "Military history comes to the Jersey Shore"

Pizza Hunt:  "Spivey and Cooke slicing into 100-plus recommendations"
Repurposing Buildings:  "A clean new life for grimy gas stations"
'Underwater' Properties:  "California county considers drastic plan to aid homeowners"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice at the firefighters' annual BBQ for the community. Olddoc has two posts up on the Faulkner Act charter possibilities. At Jackie's TV Blog, her weekly review, plus great pix -- watch out for that bee!

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Olddoc's second post on Faulkner Act charter options and Plainfield questions.. Bernice: Right way and wrong way to spend public money.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continued into Friday evening..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Dan is back in the saddle again"
  
• "Today's exhibits, car show, firefighters BBQ will keep you busy"
  

Van Wyck Brooks HD:  "Bongo Boy tour of Queen City" -- Video.
Queen City Academy:  "Pageant queen needs help from the community"

Montclair:  "Montclair couple shocked to find their photo used in anti-gay ad"
Newark:  "Council grudgingly introduces $592M budget just days before deadline"
Perth Amboy --

• "Five seek Perth Amboy mayor's seat"
• "State denies Perth Amboy $2M in state aid"

Somerville:  "Consultant made $261,000 handling borough's redevelopment"
Union County:  "Layoffs lead to lawsuits" -- From CountyWatchers.

Gov. Christie:  "Dem governors use SuperPac to unleash ads needling Christie"
Affordable Housing:  "Court could reverse Christie's block on housing money"
College Tuition:  "NJ legislators want immigrants' children to receive tuition aid"

Amazon.com:  "How Amazon's push for same-day delivery will destroy retail as we know it"
Payphones:  "NYC puts wi-fi spots at payphones"
Solar Flare:  "Two federal agencies disagree on timing, impact of solar flare on Saturday"

Animal Rescue:  "Donations needed for puppy set on fire"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice: 'there is a right way and a wrong way to spend public money'.  Olddoc adds a second post on Faulkner Act charters and some questions concerning Plainfield. At Jackie's TV Blog, live feeds on Big Brother 14 blog party into Friday evening...

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Bernice on tightening fiscal controls; notes Saturday photo exhibit and Firefighters' BBQ.. Olddoc: Faulkner Act options will be available to charter study.. Jackie's live feeds blog party on Big Brother 14..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfielders invited to honor YWCA's 105 years of service to community"
  

Mortgage Discrimination:  "Wells Fargo to pay $125M to settle charges it discriminated against buyers"
Union County College --

• Perry Honor:  "UCC Board Vice Chair James Perry of Plainfield honored"
• Grant:   "UCC receives $2.9M federal grant to serve Hispanics"

Obituary:  "Calvin M. Schwartz, Plainfield real estate figure" -- And father-in-law of Jim Higgins, formerly of Higgins Funeral Home.

CountyWatchers:  "Union County Performing Arts Center under court order to provide documents" -- Another OPRA victory.
DWI Film:  "Roselle Park red light cam catches video of DWI running light, being hit"
Rahway:  "Rahway wins national grant to improve arts in the community"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Cory Booker chosen to help draft Dem platform"
U.S. Senate Race:  "Menendez has raised $1.7M for re-election in part 3 months"
Centurion Ministries:  "Former NJ Supreme joins fight to free innocent from prison"
Energy Efficiency:  "State program helps schools upgrade lighting systems"
School Board Elections:  "November school board elections draw fewer candidates"
Sex Trafficking:  "AG orders law enforcement to be more aggressive on sex trafficking"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on tightening of fiscal controls; notes photo exhibit and Firefighters' community BBQ Saturday. Olddoc posts the first of two parts on the Faulkner Act, whose options would be available to a Plainfield charter study proposal. At Jackie's TV Blog, live feeds on Big Brother 14 blog party.

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Bernice notes PMUA wants a 'clerk of the works', and posts pix from around town.. Olddoc: Recreation questions go unanswered at Council meeting..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY: 

• "Saturday's exhibits, car show, firefighters BBQ will keep you busy"
  

PMUA:  "Utility exec, assemblyman mulling bill to make sewer rates tax-deductible"
Parade:  "Plainfield holds its 89th annual Fourth of July parade"
Refinancing Mortgages:  "Union County residents to have video conference with US housing official" -- Thursday, if you have questions about refinancing.
Traffic Alert:  "NYC bridge project will mean heavy delays for eastbound GW Bridge traffic" -- Ledger | Courier |

A&P:  "Accounting jobs at A&P Montvale headquarters to be outsourced"
American Dream at Meadowlands:  "Retail/entertainment complex will include animation-inspired theme park"
Hospitals --

• Capital Health:  "Capital Health cites 'major staff restructuring' as reason for 175 layoffs"
• Raritan Bay MC:  "Raritan Bay MC posts flat-rate surgery fees on its website"

NJ Transit:  "Fares to stay unchanged under new NJT budget"
National Merit Scholarships:  "Area winners of second round of scholarships announced" -- With list.

Rahway:  "Council approves sidewalk cafe ordinance"

2012 Legislative Races:  "Former Obama state director to challenge Gill in LD34"
Affordable Housing:  "Troubled legacy of COAH could cost towns $161 million" -- From NJSpotlight.
Charter Schools:  "Debate swells as decision nears on virtual charters"
NJ Credit Rating:  "Treasury official says higher ed borrowing won't affect state's credit rating"
NJ Transit:  "NJT to consider bringing back off-peak fare discounts"
OPRA:  "ACLU files suit alleging AG's office illegally barred access to State Police records"
Red Light Cams:  "Class action suits over red light cams filed in Glassboro, Monroe Twp."

Obituary:  "Richard Scudder, former publisher of the Newark Evening News"
Trayvon Martin:  "Sanford removes Martin memorial, outraging some activists" -- Norton Bonaparte in the news, again.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes PMUA wants a 'clerk of the works', posts pix around town. Olddoc finds Recreation questions unanswered at Council meeting.

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Olddoc on mayor's PMUA end-run; Details road program; Problems with city's swimming pools.. Bernice reports PMUA seeks taxpayer relief..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Why a forensic audit of Recreation is needed and what it might uncover"
• "PMUA ratepayer relief  'reform': Shadow or substance?"
  

Drugs:  "Plainfield man indicted in large-scale Atlantic County drug ring" -- Ledger | Courier |
Snapple Bowl:  "Follow complete coverage by Courier" -- Three PHS players are on Union County team.

Highland Park:  "Notices to 800 owners demanding repairs kick off 'sidewalk war'"
Hospitals:  "Capital Health laying off 175 at Hopewell, Trenton hospitals"
Rahway:  "Red light cams still recording violations, tickets will come when state lifts suspension" -- Rahway's are certified in compliance with yellow light timing, which has become the issue.

Gov. Christie:  "Christie calls war on drugs 'a failure'"
Business Climate:  "NJ ranked 41st out of 50 states to do business in"
Halfway Houses:  "Trenton lawmakers to look into halfway house system"
State Revenues:  "FY2011 revenues coming in $200M below Christie projections" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger | PolNJ |

ALEC:  "Best Buy, CVS, MillerCoors among 5 latest companies to severe ties with ALEC"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports the PMUA seeks taxpayer relief. Olddoc offers his analysis of the mayor's end-run on the PMUA; details the road construction plans and notes resident unhappiness all pools are not yet open.

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