AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Planning & Retail: West Orange’s planning board approved Leon Marketplace, a new two-story supermarket on Main Street, replacing former Walgreens and Americana Diner lots, with 13,934 sq. ft. of retail space, storage-only upstairs, solar panels, rain gardens, and 53 parking spots including EV charging. Public Safety & Fraud: Spotswood logged just one BBB Scam Tracker report in July and tied for 120th among NJ cities; the report described an online purchase scam that ended with a tiny, mismatched package and a dispute that came too late. Food Safety: A Maryland company recalled Walmart Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits over possible listeria contamination; affected stores include NJ, and consumers are told to throw it out or return it for a refund. Community & Culture: India’s 80th Independence Day drew big crowds across the New York tri-state area, including a Guinness World Record in Parsippany, NJ, for the “Largest Flagpole Number” (1,300+ flags forming “250”). Business & Crime: A former real-estate investment executive tied to a $650M investor scheme was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list, with the bureau offering up to $150,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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