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Sunday, September 30, 2007

Hispanic Festival today.. URGENT Verizon Wireless customer alert.. NJT bridge closings.. NJQSAC forum set.. On Maria's letter to Jerry Green..

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)

Plain Talker: "Carter Responds to NJQSAC on Oct. 18"
Crescent Times: "Did comments [on Green letter] answer questions?"

 Plainfield Trees: "Chestnuts" -- and a surprise BONUS tree that will intrigue you.
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.

West End: "Revitalization group refocuses after denial of five-year grant request" -- P.O.W.E.R.
Rescue Squad: "Central Jersey responders: EMS not in critical condition"

Jena Update: "Jena 6 Teen Mychal Bell Released on $45,000 Bail"
.......... - Anita Allen: "Desegregating shade trees everywhere"

Surveillance Systems: "Cameras aid Newark's crime-fighting efforts"
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REAL ESTATE SUNDAY

SMALL PICTURE
Buying Foreclosures: "The pickings are plentiful, but not easy"
Heating Costs: "Taking action to save on heating" -- Costs projected to go through the roof this season.
Mortgage Prepayments: "Is it a good idea to make prepayments?"

BIG PICTURE
Mortgage Ads: "FTC goes after deceptive mortgage ads"
Subprime Mortgage 'Workouts': "Can these mortgages be saved" -- Looks like lenders scamming, to me.
 Mortgages: "US Mortgage Payment Index"
TOOLS
Buy or Rent?: "Cost Comparison Tool" -- Enter your own values to calculate which is better, buying or renting. A really neat tool!
Ledger: "Home Finder", "Premier Estates" and "Real Estate" sections online.
Courier: "Real Estate" section online.
NYTimes: "This Week's Residential Sales Around the Region"
Trulia: "Your Personal Real Estate Google"

WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 30. 10 AM. 2nd Annual Westry Horne Tennis Classic. Finals. Proceeds benefit Westry Horne Scholarship Fund. At the Netherwood Tennis Club.

  • Today - September 30. 10 AM - 6 PM. 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. West Front Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. Food, fun, entertainment, crafts, and information tables. (Rain date: October 7.) Sponsor: Latin American Coalition. Check it out!

  • Today - September 30. 1:30 PM. FOSH's Annual Blessing of the Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings. At Leland Avenue Park. Sponsor: Friends of Sleepy Hollow. Info: Fosh website. All are invited.

  • Today - September 30. Noon - 5 PM. 12th Annual Fanny Wood Day. Classic car show, parade, food, entertainment. South and Martine Avenues, Fanwood.

  • Tomorrow - October 1. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:15 - 7 PM. YMCA's 'Strong Kids' Campaign Kickoff. The YMCA has a goal of $60,000 for membership scholarships for kids. Kickoff reception with hors d'oeuvres, music by Joe Bonini. Co-chairs Mindy Scarlett of the Scarlett Foundation and Michael Smith of Investor Savings Bank. RSVP to: Addy Bonet, abonet@plainfieldy.org or (908) 756-6060.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:30 - 8 PM. Networking Event: 'Emotional Intelligence for Women - Building Personal and Organizational Presence'. Sponsor: YWCA of Central NJ and TWIN Management Forum. Host: Schering-Plough, Bldg K-15, 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth. $25 members/$30 guests. Info: (908) 473-2136.

  • Wednesday - October 3. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Asbury Park: "State will oversee Asbury Park School Finances"
Mims Hackett, The Movie: "The plot thickens for mayor of Orange"
Newark: "Walking tour tracks Newark's renewal"
Orange: "Orange budget calls for 6.6 percent increase in taxes"
Pru Center: "Top acts bypassing Prudential Center" -- Battle of the Venues.
Roselle Park: "Portuguese restaurant opens - at last - after meeting parking requirement"
Union County Dems: "Outsourcing Poll: Saving a penny but losing a vote"
Union Hospital: "Staff mourns as hospital breathes its last"


STATE

The Auditor - For political junkies: "Sunday, September 30, 2007"

2007 Legislative Elections: "Biggest election challenge: Getting voters to care"
Duke 'Rape' Case: "Duke president apologizes to lacrosse players"
Deer Disease: "Lethal disease is leaving trail of deer in its wake"
High Tech Police Work: "Cell phone signal leads to suspect in arcade theft"
Pols & PACs: "Party bigs gain clout through PACs"

Ethics Reform - A Courier Special Report:
Overview: "Trenton yet to come clean"
Norcross: "Power broker Norcross not shy about influence"
Roberts: "Roberts' business deals raise questions"
Codey: "Codey putting corruption fight in voters' hands"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

Conservatives: "Big coffers and rising voice at 'Freedom's Watch'"
Electoral College: "GOP electoral initiative dealt major blows"
Iraq: "IEDs: The single most effective weapon against our forces"
Limbaugh: "Limbaugh criticizes anti-war soldiers"
Myanmar: "U.N. Envoy Arrives for Talks With Ruling Junta"
Pakistan: "Pakistani Police Attack Lawyers, Reporters"
 State Dept. IG Affair: "State Dept. Agents Say Jobs Were Threatened"


OF INTEREST

Black Reporters: "Reporting While Black"
Dishing Doctors: "Doctors bristle at Web sites that rate MDs"
The Internet: "Weaving a brave new Web"
Jenna Bush: "Jenna begins book tour, media blitz" -- No, it's not about her service in the military.
Justice Clarence Thomas: "Justice Thomas Lashes Out in Memoir"
'Nonworkers': "The Census looks at the life of the 'nonworker'"
Kids' Health: "Ban sought on OTC cold medicines for very young"

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

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Posted by Dan at 7:20 AM

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Hispanic Heritage Festival tomorrow.. Westry Horne Tennis Classic today.. City PR question.. Schools letter..

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) Plain Talker: "PR Money Goes for What?" | "Amaryllis"
Crescent Times: "Carter's Letter is up - 2 days early"

Plainfield Trees: "Chestnuts" -- and a surprise BONUS tree that will intrigue you.
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.

Tennis: "2nd Annual Tennis Classic will aid Westry Horne scholarship"
Crime: "Plainfield man gets prison for harassing judge, court aide" -- Ledger | Courier

Trusts: "Donors Gone, Trusts Veer From Their Wishes"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 29. 9 AM. Breakfast Author Event. Author M.E. Kemp, in the area to promote Death of a Dutch Uncle, 3rd in her historical mystery series featuring two nosy Puritans as detectives, will share coffee, muffins and book talk with all who are interested. At The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue. RSVP so you'll get a muffin courtesy of innkeepers Nancy and Lamont -- by email or phone: (908) 753-0922.

  • Today - September 29. Noon. 2nd Annual Westry Horne Tennis Classic. Semi-finals today; Finals tomorrow. Proceeds benefit Westry Horne Scholarship Fund. At the Netherwood Tennis Club.

  • Today - September 29. 1 PM. PHS Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood. At Hub Stine Field.

  • Tomorrow - September 30. 10 AM. 2nd Annual Westry Horne Tennis Classic. Finals. Proceeds benefit Westry Horne Scholarship Fund. At the Netherwood Tennis Club.

  • Tomorrow - September 30. 10 AM - 6 PM. 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. West Front Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. Food, fun, entertainment, crafts, and information tables. (Rain date: October 7.) Sponsor: Latin American Coalition. Check it out!

  • Tomorrow - September 30. 1:30 PM. FOSH's Annual Blessing of the Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings. At Leland Avenue Park. Sponsor: Friends of Sleepy Hollow. Info: Fosh website. All are invited.

  • Tomorrow - September 30. Noon - 5 PM. 12th Annual Fanny Wood Day. Classic car show, parade, food, entertainment. South and Martine Avenues, Fanwood.

  • Monday - October 1. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:15 - 7 PM. YMCA's 'Strong Kids' Campaign Kickoff. The YMCA has a goal of $60,000 for membership scholarships for kids. Kickoff reception with hors d'oeuvres, music by Joe Bonini. Co-chairs Mindy Scarlett of the Scarlett Foundation and Michael Smith of Investor Savings Bank. RSVP to: Addy Bonet, abonet@plainfieldy.org or (908) 756-6060.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:30 - 8 PM. Networking Event: 'Emotional Intelligence for Women - Building Personal and Organizational Presence'. Sponsor: YWCA of Central NJ and TWIN Management Forum. Host: Schering-Plough, Bldg K-15, 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth. $25 members/$30 guests. Info: (908) 473-2136.

  • Wednesday - October 3. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.


CENTRAL JERSEY

Bridgewater: "Bookstore blitz: Tikie Barber passes through Bridgewater"
Elizabeth: "USDA suspends grounding beef at Topps Meat" -- Grounding? I kid you not. Sheez!
Eminent Domain: "Somerville gets OK to condemn Pathmark" -- But another case is still pending.


STATE

Corzine: "Patience With Corzine Wears Thin"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "Corzine's ex-love wants union bigs to stay out of suit"

A.C. Murders: "Another man confessed to prostitute slayings, lawyer claims"
Asbury Park: "Developer gets resort remake moving"
Auto Insurance: "MDs, auto insurers spar over payouts"
Bristol-Myers Squibb: "Bristol-Myers to pay $515M in drug probe"
Rutgers: "College offers at-risk 8th-grade kids tuition incentive"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

Housing Discrimination: "Housing discrimination complaints on rise"


OF INTEREST


Click to enlarge.
Real Estate: "For Housing, The Summer Of The Unsold"

African-American Moms Website: "Moms Extraordinaire mirrors its founders' lives" -- Site is here.
Toy Safety: "Recalls Make Toy Shopping a Source of Anxiety"

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

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ARCHIVES OF CLIPS FROM 11/26/2005 THROUGH 12/31/2006 ARE AT
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Posted by Dan at 8:27 AM

Friday, September 28, 2007

$7M bond for nonprofit may leave Plainfield on the hook.. Letter to Asm Green.. Abbott Schools boost state.. Mortgage help..

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: "Letter to Assemblyman Green"

Plain Talker: "Revive Human Relations Commission"
Plainfield Trees: "Chestnuts" -- and a surprise BONUS tree that will intrigue you.
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.


Abbott Schools: "Tom Moran: Smart decisions shoot NJ from 15th to 4th nationally" -- And a Ledger editorial.
Mortgages: "State offers hope and help for those in trouble" -- You read it here first.
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.


WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 28. 8 PM. Harmonic Brass Ensemble. From Hamburg, Germany. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street. Sponsor: Crescent Educational & Cultural Association. Tickets: $20/$25 at door; Seniors: $15/$20; Students: $5/$10. Info: (908) 756-2468.

  • Tomorrow - September 29. 9 AM. Breakfast Author Event. Author M.E. Kemp, in the area to promote Death of a Dutch Uncle, 3rd in her historical mystery series featuring two nosy Puritans as detectives, will share coffee, muffins and book talk with all who are interested. At The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue. RSVP so you'll get a muffin courtesy of innkeepers Nancy and Lamont -- by email or phone: (908) 753-0922.

  • Tomorrow - September 29. 1 PM. PHS Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood. At Hub Stine Field.

  • Sunday - September 30. 10 AM - 6 PM. 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. West Front Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. Food, fun, entertainment, crafts, and information tables. (Rain date: October 7.) Sponsor: Latin American Coalition. Check it out!

  • Sunday - September 30. 1:30 PM. FOSH's Annual Blessing of the Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings. At Leland Avenue Park. Sponsor: Friends of Sleepy Hollow. Info: Fosh website. All are invited.

  • Sunday - September 30. Noon - 5 PM. 12th Annual Fanny Wood Day. Classic car show, parade, food, entertainment. South and Martine Avenues, Fanwood.

  • Monday - October 1. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:15 - 7 PM. YMCA's 'Strong Kids' Campaign Kickoff. The YMCA has a goal of $60,000 for membership scholarships for kids. Kickoff reception with hors d'oeuvres, music by Joe Bonini. Co-chairs Mindy Scarlett of the Scarlett Foundation and Michael Smith of Investor Savings Bank. RSVP to: Addy Bonet, abonet@plainfieldy.org or (908) 756-6060.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:30 - 8 PM. Networking Event: 'Emotional Intelligence for Women - Building Personal and Organizational Presence'. Sponsor: YWCA of Central NJ and TWIN Management Forum. Host: Schering-Plough, Bldg K-15, 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth. $25 members/$30 guests. Info: (908) 473-2136.

  • Wednesday - October 3. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.


CENTRAL JERSEY

Booker: "Booker maintaining popularity, poll says"
Clark: "Interim principal is chosen for Arthur L. Johnson HS"
East Orange: "Cicely Tyson-autographed beam installed in Arts School"
Elizabeth: "21 people sickened by tainted Topps meat"
EWR: "FAA considers plan to reduce Newark delays"
Roselle Park: "Dropouts alter races for Roselle Park seats"
South Plainfield: "Patrolman charged with eluding in off-duty incident" -- Ledger | Courier
Summit: "Where the savings are scary"
Union County Jail: "Jail officer takes wage battle to Supreme Court"
Woodbridge: "Township facing a tax hike in 2008"


STATE

Christie Strikes Again: "Hip and knee implant kickback scheme exposed" -- J&J among those snared; but doctors let off the hook. What gives?

Bear Hunts: "Court decision bolsters foes of bear hunt"
PBA: "New state PBA leader sworn in, favors two bargaining units"
Pension Justice: "Ex-state employee must repay $86K in pension benefits"
Polling Sites: "Polling sites still inaccessible to disabled"
Rutgers: "Scarlet Knights going green in eco-friendly style"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns: "John Farmer: Put a hold on the obit for McCain"


OF INTEREST

Cardiac Care: "New guidelines could mean fewer cardiac surgeries"
Online Predators: "Click here to report online predators"
Real Estate: "Mortgage woes doom Foxtons" -- PT broke the news yesterday.
Sukkot: "Ancient ritual has modern spark"
 Technology: "Internet-guided robot lets you read to the kids (but no goodnight kiss)"

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

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ARCHIVES OF CLIPS FROM 11/26/2005 THROUGH 12/31/2006 ARE AT
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Posted by Dan at 9:51 AM

Thursday, September 27, 2007

The RAT's in town.. Bernice: Revive HRC.. Maria: Lesniak is connected.. Candy police come to Woodbridge..

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)

Plain Talker: "Revive Human Relations Commission"
Crescent Times: "Rotary Dictionaries for Students" | "Lesniak connection" | "If you give a mouse a cookie.."

Plainfield Trees: "Chestnuts" -- and a surprise BONUS tree that will intrigue you.
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.

No crime, no government doings. Just a quiet day in the Queen City -- except for the RAT.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.


WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 27. 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.

  • Today - September 27. 6 PM. RESCHEDULED YWCA 100th Anniversary Celebration. Reception, Dinner and Recognitions. YWCA, East Front and Church Streets. Donation: $100/person. Info: (908) 756-3500 x121.

  • Tomorrow - September 28. 8 PM. Harmonic Brass Ensemble. From Hamburg, Germany. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street. Sponsor: Crescent Educational & Cultural Association. Tickets: $20/$25 at door; Seniors: $15/$20; Students: $5/$10. Info: (908) 756-2468.

  • Saturday - September 29. 9 AM. Breakfast Author Event. Author M.E. Kemp, in the area to promote Death of a Dutch Uncle, 3rd in her historical mystery series featuring two nosy Puritans as detectives, will share coffee, muffins and book talk with all who are interested. At The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue. RSVP so you'll get a muffin courtesy of innkeepers Nancy and Lamont -- by email or phone: (908) 753-0922.

  • Saturday - September 29. 1 PM. PHS Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood. At Hub Stine Field.

  • Sunday - September 30. 10 AM - 6 PM. 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. West Front Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. Food, fun, entertainment, crafts, and information tables. (Rain date: October 7.) Sponsor: Latin American Coalition. Check it out!

  • Sunday - September 30. 1:30 PM. FOSH's Annual Blessing of the Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings. At Leland Avenue Park. Sponsor: Friends of Sleepy Hollow. Info: Fosh website. All are invited.

  • Sunday - September 30. Noon - 5 PM. 12th Annual Fanny Wood Day. Classic car show, parade, food, entertainment. South and Martine Avenues, Fanwood.

  • Monday - October 1. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:15 - 7 PM. YMCA's 'Strong Kids' Campaign Kickoff. The YMCA has a goal of $60,000 for membership scholarships for kids. Kickoff reception with hors d'oeuvres, music by Joe Bonini. Co-chairs Mindy Scarlett of the Scarlett Foundation and Michael Smith of Investor Savings Bank. RSVP to: Addy Bonet, abonet@plainfieldy.org or (908) 756-6060.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:30 - 8 PM. Networking Event: 'Emotional Intelligence for Women - Building Personal and Organizational Presence'. Sponsor: YWCA of Central NJ and TWIN Management Forum. Host: Schering-Plough, Bldg K-15, 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth. $25 members/$30 guests. Info: (908) 473-2136.

  • Wednesday - October 3. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.


CENTRAL JERSEY

Crime: "Union County sees slight downturn in overall crime"
Berkeley Heights: "L'Oreal shift to affect roughly 300 in Jersey"
Newark - Pru Arena: "Arena doesn't meet Newark's suite desire"
..... - Development: "Stalled Newark plan draws lawsuits"
Somerset County: "Giuliani condemns Columbia for hosting Ahmadinejad talk"


STATE

Abbott Schools: "Tainted foundation fill cost Trenton school effort $17 million"
Auto Insurance: "Doctors fight limit in billing auto insurers"
Civil Unions: "Civil union law fails same-sex couples, lawyers' group says"
Corruption - The 'Sting': "Eight of 12 defendants in corruption cases in plea negotiations"
Jersey City: "State AG investigates Jersey City ticket-fixing" -- Two judges step down.
Jobs: "Manufacturing jobs open state's doors to new immigrants"
Menendez: "Menendez blocks prosecutor's rise"
OPRA: "Jersey's open records law is closed easily, expert says" -- Ledger | Courier

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

Burma (breaking): "Burma Continues Crack Down on Anti-Junta Protests"
Greenhouse Gases: "White House Taking Unearned Credit for Emissions Cuts"
Iraq Funding: "$190 billion funding sought" | "Sen. Byrd blows his top, invites spectator comment"
USA Patriot Act: "Patriot Act Provisions Voided By Federal Judge"

OF INTEREST

Tiki Barber: "Barber brings memories to Bridgewater" -- Book signing at Borders, Friday, 6 PM.
O.J.: "Black Opinion on Simpson Shifts"
Toy Safety: "550,000 More Chinese Toys Recalled for Lead"

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

 BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
ARCHIVES OF CLIPS FROM 11/26/2005 THROUGH 12/31/2006 ARE AT
http://plainfieldclippings.blogspot.com/

Posted by Dan at 10:11 AM

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Property auction this AM.. YW's $10K 50/50 tomorrow.. Superintendent search is ON.. Dottie lights a fire..


Services for Irene Leath today: Viewing, 10 AM; Funeral, Noon. St. Bernard's Church, George Street and Emerson Avenue.

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) Plain Talker: "Schools Superintendent: The Search is On"
Crescent Times: "Historic Preservation Commission: And TOLD we were" -- Dottie G. lights a fire.
Plainfield Trees: "Chestnuts" -- and a surprise BONUS tree that will intrigue you.
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.

Jena Followup: "White supremacist backlash builds over Jena case"

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.


WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 26. 6:30 PM. New Jersey Civil Union Review Commission. First public hearing on the Civil Unions law. NJ Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, Ryder's Lane (off Route 1), New Brunswick. The public may attend AND testify. Info: see the Garden State Equality website.

  • Today - September 26. 7:30 - 9 PM. New Horizons College Club. Helping high school students prepare for college. See Club website here. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - September 27. 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.

  • Tomorrow - September 27. 6 PM. RESCHEDULED YWCA 100th Anniversary Celebration. Reception, Dinner and Recognitions. YWCA, East Front and Church Streets. Donation: $100/person. Info: (908) 756-3500 x121.

  • Friday - September 28. 8 PM. Harmonic Brass Ensemble. From Hamburg, Germany. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street. Sponsor: Crescent Educational & Cultural Association. Tickets: $20/$25 at door; Seniors: $15/$20; Students: $5/$10. Info: (908) 756-2468.

  • Saturday - September 29. 9 AM. Breakfast Author Event. Author M.E. Kemp, in the area to promote Death of a Dutch Uncle, 3rd in her historical mystery series featuring two nosy Puritans as detectives, will share coffee, muffins and book talk with all who are interested. At The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue. RSVP so you'll get a muffin courtesy of innkeepers Nancy and Lamont -- by email or phone: (908) 753-0922.

  • Saturday - September 29. 1 PM. PHS Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood. At Hub Stine Field.

  • Sunday - September 30. 10 AM - 6 PM. 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. West Front Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. Food, fun, entertainment, crafts, and information tables. (Rain date: October 7.) Sponsor: Latin American Coalition. Check it out!

  • Sunday - September 30. 1:30 PM. FOSH's Annual Blessing of the Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings. At Leland Avenue Park. Sponsor: Friends of Sleepy Hollow. Info: Fosh website. All are invited.

  • Sunday - September 30. Noon - 5 PM. 12th Annual Fanny Wood Day. Classic car show, parade, food, entertainment. South and Martine Avenues, Fanwood.

  • Monday - October 1. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:15 - 7 PM. YMCA's 'Strong Kids' Campaign Kickoff. The YMCA has a goal of $60,000 for membership scholarships for kids. Kickoff reception with hors d'oeuvres, music by Joe Bonini. Co-chairs Mindy Scarlett of the Scarlett Foundation and Michael Smith of Investor Savings Bank. RSVP to: Addy Bonet, abonet@plainfieldy.org or (908) 756-6060.

  • Tuesday - October 2. 5:30 - 8 PM. Networking Event: 'Emotional Intelligence for Women - Building Personal and Organizational Presence'. Sponsor: YWCA of Central NJ and TWIN Management Forum. Host: Schering-Plough, Bldg K-15, 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth. $25 members/$30 guests. Info: (908) 473-2136.

  • Wednesday - October 3. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.


CENTRAL JERSEY

1967: "In Newark's words, riots' tumult retold at NJ Historical Society"
Blue Star Mall: "Halloween hanging display removed" -- Editorial, CN: "Display was insensitive"
Essex County: "Ruling overturned on jail medical care" -- Surprise! The 'juiced' bidder wins over the low bidder.
Newark: "Author to fix Newark coloring book"
Roselle: "Roselle boro counsel deemed 'ineligible' by state" -- Dept. of Dirty Tricks.


STATE

4th Grade Tests: "Jersey students improve reading, math scores on national test"
Corruption: "Poll: Corruption not tarnishing Democrats"
Devereaux Case: "Devereaux files motion to interview juror"
Drug Wars: Tom Moran: "For Corzine, school zone a battlefield in drug war"
Supreme Court: "Court asked to revisit abortion ruling"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

Iran - Reuters: "Cheney mulled Israeli strike on Iran: Newsweek"
.......... - Times/UK: "Secret US air force team to perfect plan for Iran strike"
Iraq --
Blackwater Mercenaries: "Contractors in Iraq fuel military v. State Dept. debate"
Corruption: "House Panel Says Rice Hinders Its Work"
Generals: "Generals opposing Iraq war break with military tradition"
Myanmar (breaking): "Police Clash with Monks in Myanmar"
S-CHIP: "House Passes Children's Health Bill" -- Defies Bush's 'every other child left behind' attitude.
Supremes: "Justices Agree to Hear Case About Voter ID Laws"


OF INTEREST

Episcopalians: "AmericanBishops Reject Anglican Church’s Orders" -- Statement here.
 Housing Market: "Existing home sales fall to lowest pace in five years"
Immigrants: "Towns Rethink Laws Against Illegal Immigrants"
Internet Phone Service: "Latest verdict very bad news for Vonage"
Springsteen - Review: "'Magic' in the night"
Vinyl Records: "For the record, vinyl is alive and kicking"

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

 BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
ARCHIVES OF CLIPS FROM 11/26/2005 THROUGH 12/31/2006 ARE AT
http://plainfieldclippings.blogspot.com/

Posted by Dan at 8:52 AM

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Plainfield crime stats.. Ebony Fashion Fair tonight.. Redevelopment checkup.. Carter letters fan club..

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) Plain Talker: "Redevelopment Needs Status Check"
Crescent Times: "Peter Carter Letters Fan Club" | "Congrats to N. Plainfield citizens"
Plainfield Trees: "Chestnuts" -- and a surprise BONUS tree that will intrigue you.

Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.

Plainfield Symphony: "Symphony to perform works of Americas, Spain"

Ethics Reform: Paula Franzese: "Ethics reform is here, just in too few places"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - September 25. 11 AM Registration, 12:30 PM Shotgun Start. 2007 PHC Golf Classic. Sponsored by the Plainfield Health Center. At Beaver Brook Country Club, Annandale, NJ. Information: Anna Enriquez, (908) 753-6401 x195.

  • Today - September 25. 8 PM. Ebony Fashion Fair: Glam Odyssey 2007. Sponsor: Shiloh Baptist Church. Benefiting A. Ross Brent Scholarship Fund. At Shiloh Community Life/Cultural Arts Center, 515 West 4th Street. $50 advance/$55 at door. Tickets available at the church. Info: (908) 561-3547.

  • Tomorrow - September 26. 6:30 PM. New Jersey Civil Union Review Commission. First public hearing on the Civil Unions law. NJ Law Center, 1 Constitution Square, Ryder's Lane (off Route 1), New Brunswick. The public may attend AND testify. Info: see the Garden State Equality website.

  • Tomorrow - September 26. 7:30 - 9 PM. New Horizons College Club. Helping high school students prepare for college. See Club website here. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.

  • Thursday - September 27. 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 - September 27. 6 PM. RESCHEDULED YWCA 100th Anniversary Celebration. Reception, Dinner and Recognitions. YWCA, East Front and Church Streets. Donation: $100/person. Info: (908) 756-3500 x121.

  • Friday - September 28. 8 PM. Harmonic Brass Ensemble. From Hamburg, Germany. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street. Sponsor: Crescent Educational & Cultural Association. Tickets: $20/$25 at door; Seniors: $15/$20; Students: $5/$10. Info: (908) 756-2468.

  • Saturday - September 29. 9 AM. Breakfast Author Event. Author M.E. Kemp, in the area to promote Death of a Dutch Uncle, 3rd in her historical mystery series featuring two nosy Puritans as detectives, will share coffee, muffins and book talk with all who are interested. At The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue. RSVP so you'll get a muffin courtesy of innkeepers Nancy and Lamont -- by email or phone: (908) 753-0922.

  • Saturday - September 29. 1 PM. PHS Football: Scotch Plains-Fanwood. At Hub Stine Field.

  • Sunday - September 30. 10 AM - 6 PM. 7th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. West Front Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. Food, fun, entertainment, crafts, and information tables. (Rain date: October 7.) Sponsor: Latin American Coalition. Check it out!

  • Sunday - September 30. 1:30 PM. FOSH's Annual Blessing of the Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions will offer blessings. At Leland Avenue Park. Sponsor: Friends of Sleepy Hollow. Info: Fosh website. All are invited.

  • Sunday - September 30. Noon - 5 PM. 12th Annual Fanny Wood Day. Classic car show, parade, food, entertainment. South and Martine Avenues, Fanwood.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Blue Star Mall: "Halloween display of hanging prompts racism concerns"

Crossroads Theater: "RU professor is new director at Crossroads"
Dunellen: "They still play the silver ball" -- A pinball LEAGUE?
East Orange: "Curtain falls for multiplex theatre that had $2 million spruce-up in'05"
Linden: "Linden playgrounds are arson target for third time"
Orange: "Lawyers: Arrest of man who held up sign at Council meeting violates rights"
Roselle: "Parents urged to get involved in schools"
Springfield: "High court disbars attorney over scam"


STATE

Auto Insurance: "Report shows rates dip, but still highest in nation"
Ballot Question: "Stem-cell research question to remain on ballot, judge rules"
Continental Arena: "Designer label may adorn the Meadowlands arena"
DSU Shootings: "Jerseyan, 18, held in University Shootings" -- Ledger | NY Times
Gas Prices: "Filling up may soon cost more"
Infrastructure: "Engineers give state's infrastructure poor report card"
Obituary: "Stanley Van Ness, 1st public advocate, filed Mt. Laurel suit"
Public Records - Editorial, SL: "McGreevey's absent paper trail"
Racial Profiling: "Law professors, trooper union chief clash over profiling report"
Swastika: "Police helicopter finds swastika cut into a Mercer County cornfield"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

2008 Primaries: John Farmer: "Bush is the president non grata in the GOP race"
Ahmadinejad: "Ahmadinejad, at Columbia, Parries and Puzzles"
Auto Emissions: "U.S. Trying to block Calif., 11 other states on emissions"
Craig Affair: "Minn. Prosecutor Argues Sen. Craig Understood Plea"
Crime: "Violent Crime, a Sticky Issue for White House, Shows Steeper Rise"
 GM: "Union Strikes to Keep Work in United States"


OF INTEREST
Sputnik: "With Fear and Wonder in Its Wake, Sputnik Lifted Us Into the Future"

Global Warming: "At summit on warming, tales of woe are personal"
Halo 3: "Microsoft banks on heroes of 'Halo 3' to save the day"
Mortgage Scams: "The Loan That Keeps On Taking"
Springsteen: "Springsteen adds 'pre-show' at Meadowlands on Friday"

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

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