Congressional Democratic nominee Ed Potosnak kicked off his campaign this week. Highlights also include a twangy jazz concert at the Community Center, a well-attended Westfield 5k run and plans to redo the production room of TV35.
Tuesday, July 20:
▪ Santana tribute concert is announced for Wednesday at Echo Lake Park.
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▪ Library director John Malar discusses the impact of budget cuts on the municipal library.
▪ Malar asks to join a renewable energy program to place solar panels on top of the library. Township commissioners ultimately decide to wait for more information before saying yes.
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Wednesday, July 21:
▪ Democratic nominee Ed Potosnak kicked off his campaign to unseat Republican Congressman Leonard Lance in North Plainfield's Organigaya Cafe.
▪ Township Committee announced a seven-day furlough period for most administrative township workers.
▪ Cranford cops make an arrest for alleged check fraud.
Thursday, July 22:
▪ Five Dads: One band.
▪ Patch posts the results of this year's popular Westfield 5k race, which had a record turnout.
▪ High school lacrosse coach Al Reinso discusses skills and drills at this year's lacrosse camp.
▪ An evening jazz concert commences at the Cranford Community Center.
Friday, July 23:
▪ Union County officials searched the skies for tornadoes today due to the weather patterns.
▪ Cranford Police arrest a suspected cocaine dealer on Centennial Avenue.
▪ Young performers get serious about acting at the Paper Mill Playhouse.
▪ Skits and poetry by Shel Silverstein are performed in all their wacky glory by the Driftwood Players at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Saturday, July 24:
▪ TV35 announces plans to reorganize the studio.
▪ Karate kids and their parents bond over shared tae kwon do lessons.
Sunday July 25:
▪ Foodie columnist Jennifer Lilonsky steps back in time to the 1950s.
▪ The economy means a lot of empty storefronts for some towns, but Cranford sees mainly a low vacancy rate.
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