Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Mayor and governor have fun with their images
Just because they're the state's two most prominent politicians doesn't mean they don't have a sense of humor. The office of Gov. Chris Christie yesterday released a lighthearted video co-starring Newark Mayor Cory Booker as a peripatetic go-to guy, riffing off his now national-scale image as a man of action following his rescue of a neighbor from a burning building several weeks ago. As the Democratic mayor of the state's largest city is depicted doing everything from coming up with a spare guitar for Bruce Springsteen to catching a falling baby, a faux-frustrated Christie hisses "Booker!" The video was produced for the New Jersey Press Association's Legislative Correspondent's Club show. Click on the video above to see the Cory and Chris…
Monday, May 14, 2012
Township Committee members argue for overhaul, disagree with board over treatment of businesses and animal control.
The Springfield Township Committee is considering dramatic changes to the township’s board of health. While officials tout the move as a cost-saving effort, current members of the board of health and township observers characterize the proposed changes as a power grab that disregards public health and safety. The Board, presently composed of seven residents appointed by the Township Committee, meets monthly and steers the Township’s health and safety regulations. Along with the Township Committee, it is one of two governmental bodies in Springfield that can pass ordinances. Under the proposed change to township ordinance, that configuration would be replaced by a board of health made up of the Township Committee members and two residents …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Former classmates of Mitt Romney have come forward with accounts that portray him as a high school bully, but we're wondering if you think it's fair to judge him on his alleged bad behavior.
“He can’t look like that. That’s wrong. Just look at him!’’ Mitt Romney said that to his high school classmates about a boy, John Lauber, with bleached blonde bangs, according to a story in the Boston Globe. A few days after that statement, he allegedly "led a group of boys out of his dorm room at Cranbrook School and into Lauber’s, where the group tackled him and held him down. Romney cut his hair with scissors as a teary-eyed Lauber screamed for help." Another highlight of his possible wrongdoing includes saying "Atta girl" every time a particular student that some perceived as effeminate or gay raised his hand. Romney made a general apology, quoted from the Globe as, "If there was anything I said that was offensive to someone, I …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Upendra Chivukula, who is running against Leonard Lance for the 7th Congressional District, helps launch new Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies “Leadership Network."
Upendra Chivukula, who is running as the Democratic candidate for New Jersey’s 7th district, is part of a new "Leadership Network" for Asian American candidates. The network officially launched on Tuesday at a gala for the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies — or APAICS — at which President Barack Obama gave the keynote address. In the 2008 and 2010 election cycles, six to eight Asian American/Pacific Islander candidates ran for Congress. This year — according to APAICS — the number has tripled to 25 challenger candidates, with one running for the Senate and at least two dozen contending for the House. The new APAICS Leadership Network hopes to "unite AAPI elected and appointed officials, incumbents and challengers …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The President tells ABC TV that his position has evolved over time and that he supports the rights of all couples to marry.
In a landmark statement, President Barack Obama became the first president to support same-sex marriage. His comments, shared in an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, were released Wednesday. "I've always been adamant that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally," Obama told Roberts, in an interview that will air in full Thursday morning on "Good Morning America." The Huffington Post obtained a copy of the interview. Click here to see the president's response. Steven Goldstein, Garden State Equality Chair, was exuberant in his response. "I am overwhelmed with tears of joy, as our millions of other LGBT people and our millions of allies across America," he said. "We will remember for the rest of our lives where we …
Springfield Preeclampsia survivors Stephanie and Marissa Steiner accepted the proclamation; fundraising walk is May 19 in Cranford.
At the May 8 Springfield Township Committee meeting, Springfield officials named May Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Two survivors were on hand to accept the award and urge the community to get involved with their fight against the deadly pregnancy disease. Springfield resident Stephanie Steiner suffered from preeclampsia, a disorder that occurs during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the fetus, while pregnant with her first child, Marissa. In the final weeks of her pregnancy, Steiner faced potentially life-threatening symptoms. Her face, hands and feet swelled tremendously and her blood pressure skyrocketed. Marissa was born just 34 weeks into the pregnancy and weighed only three pounds and five ounces. Now twelve years later, …
More than 75 exotic cars and plenty of custom motorcycles will be on view in the Verizon parking lot on North Avenue.
Start your engines, the Westfield Neighborhood Council is revving up for its annual car show. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 more than 75 exotic cars from all across New Jersey will be on display in the Verizon parking lot on the corner of North and Central Avenues. In addition to hot rods, muscle and antique cars, custom motorcycles, a speed boat and the Batmobile will be on view. Mary Withers, chair of the event, said it is a great family outing that supports a worthy cause. "We have hot dogs, lemonade, and cake," she said. "We also have games for children and a bouncy house. You can have your picture taken with the cars. We also have a DJ who plays music. There'll also be a martial arts performance. It's a wonderful day." …
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Township aims to make paying taxes more convenient.
Springfield Township now takes plastic. The township government recently announced that Springfield residents can make credit card payments on their property taxes from their home. The service is available through Springfield's home page. Once on the site, click on the big red button on the top right of the page. You can choose to either pay by credit card or e-check (ACH). If you find yourself in the neighborhood of town hall, you can also pay by credit card in person at the tax collector window. There is a convenience charge for credit card use but not ACH. All transactions are secure. Property taxes are billed quarterly and are due in four payments: the first day of February, May, August and November.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Eight members join force in largest ever increase for volunteer emergency response group.
This year, the Springfield Auxiliary Police unit has grown more than it ever has in its history. At the latest township committee meeting, Springfield officials swore in five new members: Seneta Whiting, Cheryl Becker, William Epstein, Gladys Salas and Antoni Nacci. In addition, former Auxiliary officer Wally Schultz returned after a leave of absence. The new members trained with the Essex County Sheriff’s office, completing an Auxiliary Police Training Program. Two other new recruits, Sara Abraham and Gina Corrcione, are training with the Union County Police Academy and will join the unit in the summer. The eight person addition is the largest increase in the auxiliary police’s 40-plus year history. Starting in June, the new auxiliary …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Students from multiple schools and grades took home awards.
At the most recent Township Committee meeting, Springfield Environmental Committee Chair Denise DeVone honored the winners of its annual design contest. Springfield students designed magnets illustrating the value of recycling.
For the second year in a row, the winning designs were printed on car magnets. Madison Jones, a St. James seventh grader, won for the 6-8th grade category. Sandmeier fourth grader Janna Wohl took the prize for the 4th & 5th Grades. Walton second grader Zachari Sekyi-Williams won for the 2nd & 3rd Grade category and Sophie Abramovitz, also of Walton, took the Pre-K and first grade prize. In addition, St. James seventh grader Victoria Gainey won a special prize for poster and flyer design. See the PDF document …
Milly Bays
7:24 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012
Then put away Playboy magazine at night and go directly to sleep. Seems to me you are a "preemie" (premature ejaculater) at 3:38 minutes. Try reading The Playboy Advisor first next time. more ›