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Medical Marijuana for Toddler, Library Budget, Smoking Ban Top Local News

A look back at the top stories from the past week.

Medical Marijuana Fight for Scotch Plains Toddler Bolstered by Legislators

Brian and Meghan Wilson had hoped to try a strain of marijuana as a treatment for their daughter's seizures, but state restrictions have held them back.

Scotch Plains Budget Adopted With $40K Additional Library Funding

Two council members argued the additional funding was still not enough to responsibly run the facility.

Councilmembers voted to postpone introducing the ordinance until they can decide on which properties should not allow smoking.

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Cicadas Spotted in Scotch Plains: Send Us Your Photos

Mike Sabatell spotted this cicada at his Edgewood Terrace home. Have you seen any?

[PHOTOS] Singing For a Cause: Fanwood's Second Annual Choir Festival

$4,112 was raised – double last year's total – during the choir concert and will benefit the Fanwood and Scotch Plains Rescue Squads.

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Grand Marshals for 2013 SPF Memorial Day Parade Announced

The Scotch Plains Fanwood Memorial Day Parade Committee has announced the Grand Marshals for this year’s parade to be held on Monday, May 27. The Grand Marshals are all U.S. Marine Corps veterans now serving as officers in the Scotch Plains Police Department.


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