Archives for June 2009

Angry residents fight development in North Plainfield

Published on 10 Jun 2009 at 2:20 pm. No Comments.
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North Plainfield council votes in favor of plan By MARK SPIVEY • STAFF WRITER • Courier News NORTH PLAINFIELD — An angry group of residents collectively voiced its displeasure about the planned development of the borough’s last significant plot of open space Monday night, but municipal officials insisted they are powerless to stop it. More [...]

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Controversial development of North Plainfield property may begin soon

Published on 8 Jun 2009 at 12:19 pm. No Comments.
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By MARK SPIVEY • STAFF WRITER Courier News NORTH PLAINFIELD — The controversial development of the borough’s Villa Maria property may be about to begin after more than seven years of delays, debate and public outcry. The Borough Council Monday will vote on a zoning ordinance that would allow the property’s owner, Glen Rock-based development [...]

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Christie, Corzine win NJ governor primaries

Published on 3 Jun 2009 at 12:41 pm. No Comments.
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Courier News TRENTON — Moderate Christopher J. Christie walked to victory in the Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, fending off challenges from two more conservative rivals and setting up a long-anticipated November matchup with the unpopular incumbent Democrat.

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