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Christie to Decide on Medical Marijuana Bill For Scotch Plains Toddler Today

What's happening today in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

The Wilsons get their answer: Today, Gov. Christie has promised to give an answer to Scotch Plains parents Brian and Meghan Wilson about whether or not he will sign the bill inspired by their 2-year-old daughter Vivian. The couple appeared on several news programs and CNN last night to speak about their fight to get medical marijuana for Vivian, who suffers from Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Read our story about Vivian and our report on Brian Wilson's confrontation with Gov. Christie during his visit to Scotch Plains. 

Hear live music: "Slim Pickins" plays at the Stage House in Scotch Plains tonight. 

Watch a free movie: The Scotch Plains Library features Books on the Big Screen today at 12 p.m. Today's movie is "Safe Haven."




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