Rt 22 disruption.. Rally at Ferguson office.. Inman rail crossing update.. Taste-less Plainfield.. CN switch sign of trouble?..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
Crescent Times: Maria is still 'recharging her batteries'. -- but the 2nd Ward Challenge is up.
Plainfield Trees: "Bradford Pear: Beautiful But Breakable"
Plainfield Website Watch: Today is Day 19 since announced launch date and no new site.
Stabbing: "City man charged with attempted murder in stabbing"
Letter: Nancy Piwowar: "Lady Bird taught Americans not to litter countryside"
Electronic Voting Machines: "Printers tested for reliability in verifying electronic votes"
Highway Alerts:
WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Diamond Hill Road & Rt 78: "Traffic project is delayed for study"
EWR Screeners: "Lawmen object to plans for screeners"
Linden: "Linden, GM end long-standing tax dispute"
Scotch Plains: "Cell tower plan riles Scotch Plains" -- At Willow Grove Swim Club.
Somerset County - CN: "Freeholders threaten to disband park group"
..... - SL: "County cracks down on park officials"
STATE
2007 General Elections: "State Democrats lead the race to fill coffers"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "GOP says Katz faces limits in e-mail feud"
Cryan on James & Bryant: "Making Ex-Bedfellows in Trenton, Strangely Fast"
Devereaux Trial - SL: "Ex-commerce official's trial for misusing funds winds up"
..... - CN: "Prosecution rests case in Piscataway woman's trial"
Federal Judgeship: "Bush sidesteps Menendez, Lautenberg in nominating federal judge" -- Alito's replacement.
Healthcare: "'Nurse-driven' initiative saw 70% decrease in bedsores"
US Rep. Mike Ferguson: Tom Moran: "Yet another Republican is looking for the exits"
Ocean Grove Association: "Same-sex couples to meet with group accused of discrimination"
Rail Security: "NJ, NY in joint effort with CSX to better monitor freight trains"
Rutgers Coach: "Assistant Head Coach at Rutgers Charged With Assaulting Woman"
Turnpike Monetization: "State officials reject toll increase proposal for roads"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2006 Elections - WP: "Drug Officials Appeared With GOP Candidates"
al Qaeda - NYT: "Bush Aides See Failure in Fight With Al Qaeda in Pakistan"
Bush - WP: Dan Froomkin: "How Bush Uses His Generals"
Document Classification - AP: "20.5M decisions to classify documents"
National Intel Estimate - ABC: "Experts: Unclassified Report 'Pure Pablum,' Hides Truth"
Veteran Affairs - Reuters: "Veterans Affairs secretary to step down"
OF INTEREST
Grand Jury Service: "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Grand Jury Rests" -- A peek at life as a grand juror.
Harry Potter: "Postings claim to be text of long-awaited Potter finale"
HIV/AIDS: "Magic Johnson says blacks should team up to conquer AIDS"
Paternity Obligation: "Duped 'dad' out of luck, court says"
Sex Education: "Abstinence Education Faces an Uncertain Future"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
- "Courier switcheroo trouble for Plainfield?"
- "Peace rally at Congressman Ferguson's office today"
- "Inman Avenue Rail Crossing Work Update"
- "Taste-less Plainfield"
Crescent Times: Maria is still 'recharging her batteries'. -- but the 2nd Ward Challenge is up.
Plainfield Trees: "Bradford Pear: Beautiful But Breakable"
Plainfield Website Watch: Today is Day 19 since announced launch date and no new site.
Stabbing: "City man charged with attempted murder in stabbing"
Letter: Nancy Piwowar: "Lady Bird taught Americans not to litter countryside"
Electronic Voting Machines: "Printers tested for reliability in verifying electronic votes"
Highway Alerts:
- BREAKING: Rt 22, Hillside: 7:15 AM accident has eastbound and westbound lanes closed near Bloy Street. Traffice rerouted to local streets.
- Inman Avenue: See today's update, link above.
- Route 18: "Construction shuts Route 18's Albany Street ramp" -- Through late August 2007.
- Route 287: "Work on 287 between Stelton Road and Turnpike Exit" -- To continue through Nov. 2008.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today. July 18. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Today. July 18. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring Joey Arminio & The Family, 1940s-50s style Big Band. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Thursday. July 19. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Thursday. July 19. 6 PM. 3rd Thursday Concerts at Plainwood Square Park. Nat Adderley, Jr.; Samad Haq and The Reason Why. Sponsor: Plainwood Square Merchants and City of Plainfield. At Plainwood Square Park, South Avenue. FREE.
- Thursday. July 19. 8 PM. Planning Board. Continuing the discussion of density in redevelopment areas, plus a presentation on LEED (environmentally friendly) construction certification. Public welcome.
- Friday. July 20. 9:30 PM. Movies in the Park: 'Happy Feet'. Rushmore Playground. Sponsor: Recreation Division. FREE.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Diamond Hill Road & Rt 78: "Traffic project is delayed for study"
EWR Screeners: "Lawmen object to plans for screeners"
Linden: "Linden, GM end long-standing tax dispute"
Scotch Plains: "Cell tower plan riles Scotch Plains" -- At Willow Grove Swim Club.
Somerset County - CN: "Freeholders threaten to disband park group"
..... - SL: "County cracks down on park officials"
STATE
2007 General Elections: "State Democrats lead the race to fill coffers"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "GOP says Katz faces limits in e-mail feud"
Cryan on James & Bryant: "Making Ex-Bedfellows in Trenton, Strangely Fast"
Devereaux Trial - SL: "Ex-commerce official's trial for misusing funds winds up"
..... - CN: "Prosecution rests case in Piscataway woman's trial"
Federal Judgeship: "Bush sidesteps Menendez, Lautenberg in nominating federal judge" -- Alito's replacement.
Healthcare: "'Nurse-driven' initiative saw 70% decrease in bedsores"
US Rep. Mike Ferguson: Tom Moran: "Yet another Republican is looking for the exits"
Ocean Grove Association: "Same-sex couples to meet with group accused of discrimination"
Rail Security: "NJ, NY in joint effort with CSX to better monitor freight trains"
Rutgers Coach: "Assistant Head Coach at Rutgers Charged With Assaulting Woman"
Turnpike Monetization: "State officials reject toll increase proposal for roads"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2006 Elections - WP: "Drug Officials Appeared With GOP Candidates"
al Qaeda - NYT: "Bush Aides See Failure in Fight With Al Qaeda in Pakistan"
Bush - WP: Dan Froomkin: "How Bush Uses His Generals"
Document Classification - AP: "20.5M decisions to classify documents"
National Intel Estimate - ABC: "Experts: Unclassified Report 'Pure Pablum,' Hides Truth"
Veteran Affairs - Reuters: "Veterans Affairs secretary to step down"
OF INTEREST
Grand Jury Service: "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Grand Jury Rests" -- A peek at life as a grand juror.
Harry Potter: "Postings claim to be text of long-awaited Potter finale"
HIV/AIDS: "Magic Johnson says blacks should team up to conquer AIDS"
Paternity Obligation: "Duped 'dad' out of luck, court says"
Sex Education: "Abstinence Education Faces an Uncertain Future"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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