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)
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.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
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 |
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)
- "Rat: Dems sell out union at Plainfield's Senior Center site?"
- "YWCA 50/50 TONIGHT - Up to $10,000 in prizes"
- "Attention Map Freaks: NJ Special in Aisle 9"
- "Candy police come to Woodbridge" -- Those wicked candy cigarettes.
- "IRS drops investigation of church over sermon"
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.
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 |
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