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Overheard at the gym…

Bro A: we need to stop helping other countries. Let them figure that shit out.

Bro B: But then no one will help us if we get attacked.

A: No one would ever attack us.

B: China?

A: Nah. Not after we dropped those A bombs on them.

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Preschool Promises or VoTech Vanishing Acts?
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Until these legal and financial questions are resolved, the BOE should refuse to engage with the Township about this property. Bloomfield deserves better than political games and taxpayer-funded mistakes. #BloomfieldNJ #Accountability # #NoDoubleTaxBurden
(10/10)

Those responsible (the current mayor, Jenny Mundell, especially) are now trying to dump this mess onto the BOE. An investigation is needed to determine if the original purchase was legal.
(9/10)

A concrete plan must be established before the next election—or before the federal government audits the town’s ARP spending.
(8/10)

The BOE wasn’t involved in the original VoTech purchase. Both the township and the BOE represent Bloomfield taxpayers. Shifting this costly mistake between them doesn’t change the fact that taxpayers are footing the bill. Stop the double burden of taxes on Bloomfield!
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Any change in the property’s use—like transferring it to the Board of Education (BOE)—could require forfeiting $10M back to the federal government. The town must get explicit federal approval before making any move.
(6/10)

Mundell (JM) and Councilmember Sarah Cruz (SC) supported this purchase, calling ARP money “a free loan” because the town didn’t have to bond funds. SC even defended her vote 2 months ago in a tirade on civility. So what changed? (5/10)

Let’s see the written justification. 🤔 The Administrator, and Town Attorney approved this purchase. What exactly did they advise the Council about using ARP funds for this? If the Township Administrator allowed it, they may have enabled the illegal use of federal funds. Who’s accountable? (4/10)

A screenshot of a plan from Bloomfield Township for a multipurpose field project at the site of the VoTech

A slide from Remington and Vernick presentation which lists the purchase of VoTech as a stormwater improvement.

Most importantly, property was bought with $10M in ARP (American Rescue Plan) funds, claiming it would create Open Space. Was this even a legitimate use of federal funds? Can ARP money be used to purchase property? (3/10)

Mundell’s plan shifts the town’s financial burden, likely caused by revenue shortfalls next year, onto the district. If the school district declines, she can twist it into a campaign narrative: “The district failed! The district refused to buy the school!” (2/10)

A letter from the Bloomfield Township to the Bloomfield School District about VoTech

1/ Bloomfield residents should refuse to be saddled with additional tax burdens caused by converting the abandoned VoTech building—unused for years—into a school. Mayor Mundell’s ultimatum to sell it to the school district is nothing more than a political game. 🧵 (1/10)

Platkin punches back at Norcross lawyers - New Jersey Globe In a scathing letter, Attorney General Matt Platkin accused lawyers involved in the defense of Democratic powerhouse George E. Norcross III and others of

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The Choices I’ve Made From Marc | Since the election, media figures and outlets have followed suit — each moving gradually towards obedience to Trump and then suddenly.

Like others, I fear the threat of government retribution, political vengeance and an angry right-wing mob. But I know that giving into it will only strengthen Trump and undermine the future of our democracy. Trump wants us to be scared. He wants us to give up — gradually and then suddenly.

Where Trump Gained and Harris Lost in New York In every neighborhood in New York City, from Red Hook in Brooklyn to Riverdale in the Bronx, Vice President Kamala Harris received markedly fewer votes than Joseph R. Biden, Jr., did in 2020, while in...

Trump gained 95,000 but Harris had 500k fewer votes than Biden in 2020. Similar patterns are appearing in many metro areas. Rather than a Red Wave, it was more of a Blue Wane. Any post mortems need to start with the people who stayed home.

Update on this! There will be groups offering info on legal/health/employment information, plus free COVID tests and masks, and more. More info coming soon.

The nominee for Secretary of Health had thoughts:
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Covid shots are "a crime against humanity."

Agree it’s time to rebuild our state’s political parties. I’m sick of party bosses anointing well-connected candidates, and fighting hard to prevent intelligent, caring, independent-thinking individuals from being welcomed into the party.

https://newjerseyglobe.com/governor/sherrill-gets-backing-of-over-100-elected-county-and-local-officials-in-nj-11/ Fourteen mayors from NJ-11 are backing Sherrill for governor: Jenny Mundell, Bloomfield; Carolyn Dempsey, Chatham Borough; Stacey Ewald, Chatham Township; James P. Dodd, Dover; Deborah Mans, Glen Ridge; James Damiano, Little Falls; Robert Conley, Madison; Nancy Adams, Maplewood; Annette Romano, Millburn; Jason Karr, Morris Plains; Donna Guariglia, Morris Township; Khizr Sheikh, Mountain Lakes; James Spango, Roseland; and Tracy Kallert, Woodland Park. Endorsements came from municipal elected officials in 23 municipalities: Bloomfield Councilwomen Monica Tabares and Sarah Cruz; Glen Ridge Councilors Ann Marie Morrow, Rich Law, Peter Hughes, LoriJeane Moody, David Lefkovitz and Rebecca Meyer; Livingston Councilmen Shawn Klein, Michael Vieira and Ketan Bhuptani; Maplewood Councilmembers Jamaine Cripe, Dean Dafis, Victor De Luca and Malia Herman; Millburn Committeeman Michael Cohen; Montclair Deputy Mayor Susan Shin Andersen and Third Ward Councilor Rahum Williams; Nutley Commissioner Thomas Evans; Roseland Councilmembers Christopher Bardi, John Biront, Eileen Fishman, Neal Goldstein, and Marcelino “Moose” Trillo; Boonton Councilmembers Jacob Hettrich and Marie Devenezia; Chatham Borough Councilmembers Jocelyn Mathiasen, Justin Strickland, Karen Koronkiewicz, Brian Hargrove, Irene Treloar, and Katherine Hay; Chatham Township Councilmembers Michael Choi, Jen Rowland, and Marty McHugh; Dover Councilmembers Claudia Toro, Sandra Wittner, Geovani Estacio, Michael Scarneo, Karol Ruiz, Arturo Santana, and Marcos Tapia; Lincoln Park Councilman Patrick Antonetti; Madison Councilmembers

Globe article contains a veritable who's who of our NJ11 & Essex Machine
Bloomfield note, endorsements from only:
newly elected Mayor Mundell, Monica Tabares and Sara Cruz
See how that works?
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Republicans plan to “tax endowments” or fine universities “up to the entire amount of their endowment” if they are promoting “wokeism”.

They’ve 0 plan to help those buried by student loans, make tuition more affordable or higher ed more accessible.

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We support this trend!

#ACTUALNEWS Today, President Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to Cecile Richards, the former President of Planned Parenthood.

The 109th State League of NJ Municipalities conference began Tuesday in AC, and will draw over 16,000 city & town officials & maybe all of the 10 major candidates for governor.
Mikie Sherrill grabbed a pint at the Irish Pub just off the Boardwalk
Phil and Tammy Murphy stopped by the Tropicana party.

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