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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Plainfield school violence up sharply.. Robber nabbed at Police HQ.. Will market turmoil upturn life as we know it?.. Rescue, SSYC..

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: "A call for subversion"

Plain Talker: "Save Seeds, Divide Perennials"
Plainfield Trees: "Ailanthus altissimus, the tree that grows in Brooklyn"

Rescue - CN: "Plainfield man rescued from 8-foot trench" | LEDGER | NY TIMES
SSYC: "Nick Nardo's Mural: Giving back, panel by panel"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - August 30. 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.

  • Monday - September 3. Labor Day. South Plainfield traditionally hosts a Labor Day Parade.

  • Wednesday - September 5. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Thursday - September 6. Plainfield Public Schools Opening Day. Summer's over. Back to the books!

  • Thursday - September 6. 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.
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CENTRAL JERSEY


'Hat Bandit': "Accused Hat Bandit reneges on plea deal"
New Providence: "Teacher wins right to a new hearing over kissing student"
South Plainfield: "New school district superintendent named"
Woodbridge: "Boy, 9, charged with beating infant in daycare death"


STATE


DYFS: "Moving from shelters to sanctuary"
Juvenile Detention Centers: "Judge declares youth lockup can be sued over sex abuse"
PNC Arts Center: "PNC Center alcohol ban enforced with discretion"
Rutgers: "Success propels Schiano into circle of state power brokers"


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Margulies' Cartoon is here
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NATION / WORLD


Iraq 'Benchmarks': "GAO Report Finds Little Progress On Iraq Goals" -- The government disagrees with Bush.

Sen. Craig Affair: "GOP Leaders Strip Craig Of Committee Assignments"


OF INTEREST


A&P's YouTube Suit - Editorial, CN: "Suit could produce more harm than good for A&P" -- Duh.
'Green' Floors: "Floored by the choices"
iPhones & ATT: "Unlocking iPhones powers legal questions"
Railroading: "Newark Penn Station staffers mark retirement of a 'living legend'"

Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.

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