Schools updates.. Rosh Hashanah, Ramadan begin.. Seniors Crafts/Flea Market today.. Franklin recalls deputy mayor..
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: "Science Center Visit, Principal Search"
Crescent Times: "PHS: We are feeling watched"
Plainfield Trees: "White Pine"
Girl Scouts: "Girl Scout council seeking members"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Franklin Twp. Recall: "Deputy Mayor ousted in Franklin recall election"
Newark: "Biggest Test for Newark’s New Police Director"
North Plainfield: "Cheerleaders give 9/11 memorial flag to vet at Flight 93 site" -- and their coach.
Roselle: "Group forms in Roselle to seek mayor's ouster over salary increase"
SLAP: "Program for minor offenders saving millions for Union County taxpayers"
Warren: "Cop resigns over hotel perks scam" -- LEDGER | COURIER
Westfield: "To remember always"
STATE
Bonds: "School builders to borrow another $800M"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "GOP chief seeks specifics on Katz e-mails"
Doctors: "Physicians form new lobbying group"
Housing Expenses: "Census: More N.J. homeowners are overextended"
Imus/Rutgers: "Rutgers' basketball star drops defamation suit against Imus"
Rutgers: "Rutgers to Navy: Sorry for profanity"
Science Education: "A flight of fancy for 60 teachers"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
9/11 Commission: "Kean and Hamilton say we're still at risk"
Iraq: Michael Winship: "Iraq: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics" -- A former writer for Bill Moyers.
.......... - Independent/UK: "Mounting death toll makes a mockery of US optimism"
Military & Iraq - Army Times: "Troop blogs show increasing criticism of war"
Petraeus Testimony: Tom Moran: "The general is keeping the GOP in line"
OF INTEREST
Alex, the Parrot: "Brainy Parrot Dies, Emotive to the End"
The Blacklist: "Documentary Lets Dalton Trumbo Speak (Through Surrogates)"
Books: "His Former Law Adviser Speaks Out On Bush" -- And a card-carrying conservative!
Walking to School: "Turning the Ride to School Into a Walk"
Weight Loss: "For the Overweight, Bad Advice by the Spoonful"
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) Plain Talker: "Science Center Visit, Principal Search"
Crescent Times: "PHS: We are feeling watched"
Plainfield Trees: "White Pine"
Girl Scouts: "Girl Scout council seeking members"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today thru Friday - September 12 - 14. 10 AM - 3 PM. Annual Senior Center Crafts Fair and Flea Market. Handmade craft items, jewelry, household items, clothing. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Senior Center. At the Senior Center, East Front Street and Roosevelt Avenue. (Parking at rear of building.) Info: Marion Roberts, (908) 753-3506.
- Today - September 12. 7:30 - 9 PM. New Horizons College Club. Helping high school students prepare for college. See Courier story here. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.
- Thursday - September 13. 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.
- Saturday - September 15. 10 AM - Noon. Latino Leadership Alliance Meeting. Latino Leadership Alliance of Union County. At UCC Plainfield Campus, Room #119. East 2nd and Church Streets.
- Saturday - September 15. 11 AM - 3 PM. 8th Annual Environmental Fair. Rock Climb, Bungee Challenge, Magician, Face Painting, Music, Refreshments. (Rain date: Sat., Sept. 29) Sponsor: Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. FREE
- Saturday - September 15. 2 - 4 PM. Juried Plainfield Senior Citizen Art Show. Paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and mixed media. Opening Reception. Exhibit curated by Commissioner Ethel Washington. Sponsor: Cultural & Heritage Commission. Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue & West 8th Street. FREE.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Franklin Twp. Recall: "Deputy Mayor ousted in Franklin recall election"
Newark: "Biggest Test for Newark’s New Police Director"
North Plainfield: "Cheerleaders give 9/11 memorial flag to vet at Flight 93 site" -- and their coach.
Roselle: "Group forms in Roselle to seek mayor's ouster over salary increase"
SLAP: "Program for minor offenders saving millions for Union County taxpayers"
Warren: "Cop resigns over hotel perks scam" -- LEDGER | COURIER
Westfield: "To remember always"
STATE
Bonds: "School builders to borrow another $800M"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "GOP chief seeks specifics on Katz e-mails"
Doctors: "Physicians form new lobbying group"
Housing Expenses: "Census: More N.J. homeowners are overextended"
Imus/Rutgers: "Rutgers' basketball star drops defamation suit against Imus"
Rutgers: "Rutgers to Navy: Sorry for profanity"
Science Education: "A flight of fancy for 60 teachers"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
9/11 Commission: "Kean and Hamilton say we're still at risk"
Iraq: Michael Winship: "Iraq: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics" -- A former writer for Bill Moyers.
.......... - Independent/UK: "Mounting death toll makes a mockery of US optimism"
Military & Iraq - Army Times: "Troop blogs show increasing criticism of war"
Petraeus Testimony: Tom Moran: "The general is keeping the GOP in line"
OF INTEREST
Alex, the Parrot: "Brainy Parrot Dies, Emotive to the End"
The Blacklist: "Documentary Lets Dalton Trumbo Speak (Through Surrogates)"
Books: "His Former Law Adviser Speaks Out On Bush" -- And a card-carrying conservative!
Walking to School: "Turning the Ride to School Into a Walk"
Weight Loss: "For the Overweight, Bad Advice by the Spoonful"
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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