$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)
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
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.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
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)
- "$7M BUF Bond May Leave Plainfield On The Hook" -- Another take on the same meeting, by the CountyWatchers.
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.
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.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
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