Newark Mayor Cory Booker said Hurricane Sandy prevented him from thinking too much about jumping into the Gubernatorial race in 2013. David Giambusso from The Star-Ledger reports that Booker expects to decide by mid-December. <\/p>\n
Free beaches for all? <\/p>\n
Somerset State Senator Michael Doherty (R-Somerset) says he wants a law that requires any shore communities that use federal or state money to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy to make their beaches free to the public. <\/p>\n
Mack aide testifies <\/p>\n
The Times of Trenton reporter Alex Zdan reports that Carmen Melendez testified before the federal grand jury Thursday as the panel considers whether to bring an indictment against Trenton Mayor Tony Mack. Melendez has worked as Trenton's Housing & Economic Development Director. <\/p>\n
Hamilton corruption trial <\/p>\n
Hamilton Township Mayor John Bencivengo declined to take the stand Thursday as testimony ended in his federal corruption trial. There will be no activity in the courtroom today as attorneys prepare for Monday's closing arguments. <\/p>\n
Honeywell expansion debated According to a story by NJ.com's Lou Hochman, the Morris Township battle over Honeywell's corporate campus isn't over. When the township committee voted to rezone the campus property last month, it took what was nearly the last step needed to entice Honeywell to stay at the site. It's a move proponents argue will massively boost tax revenues, and keep 1,000 high-paying jobs in New Jersey. <\/p>\n
Municipal power play <\/p>\n
JCP&L's second consecutive flap over their work and response times in the face of natural catastrophes is leading some municipalities to consider making their own power play. Brendan Kuty, of nj.com, writes that Madison and Butler officials want to start their own utility companies. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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