PHC layoffs.. Mary 'Vic' Griswold.. Man shot.. Only 2 show on budget.. Satisfied Council not a good sign..
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: "Development: A satisfied Council not a good sign"
Plainfield Trees: "Wish-list Trees: Tupelo and Golden Rain Tree"
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.
2005 Murder: "Court upholds conviction in Plainfield slaying"
Shooting: "Police seek suspect in shooting that left one man hurt" -- Courier | Ledger |
Gangs: "Governor aims $48M at 'vicious' gang violence" -- Does this mean our oft-announced, oft-delayed 'Operation Ceasefire' will finally get a public kickoff?
Illegals and Crime: "Poll: Jerseyans don't blame illegal aliens for crime"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Berkeley Heights: "Petitions seek vote on community center proposal"
'Crossroads of the Revolution': "Museum would help cash in on history"
Dunellen: "Dunellen brawl not gang-related, police say"
Kenilworth: "Kenilworth GOP, Dems exchange words over debate"
Lakewood: "Orthodox Jew is beaten in Lakewood"
Pru Center: "Forget icing, what about parking?"
Scotch Plains: "Cell tower plans are scuttled by board"
Union: "2 Union cops take promotion case to state"
STATE
A.C.: "Mayor resurfaces" | "Who will lead city if Levy goes?"
The Clooney Files: "Hospital Workers Punished for Peeking at Clooney Info" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Demographics: "Outflow is damaging economy"
Jersey City: "In Parking-Pinched JC, Four Judges Suspected of Fixing Tickets"
Obama's NJ Campaign: "Seton Hall prof picked to lead Obama's N.J. run"
Science Awards: "2 Jersey research scientists win grants" -- Packard Foundation, $625K.
State Power Authority: "Governor argues for N.J. power authority" -- Just wait 'til PSEG weighs in.
Torricelli: "FBI investigating Torricelli's company"
Jersey Makes, Washington Takes: "Wealthy N.J. gets a poor return on U.S. tax dollars"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Elections --
Domestic Spying: "GOP, Dems tussle over revising wiretap law"
Fraud: "Plaintiffs Face Skeptical Court in Key Fraud Case" -- Supremes likely to dodge whacking their own.
Homeland Security: "New Strategy Emphasizes Disaster Preparedness"
Taxes: "Dems let scandalously-paid leveraged buyout execs off tax hook"
OF INTEREST
The Ansonia: "The Ansonia Is Plagued by Cockroaches" -- Exclusive abode of stars, glams and gazillionaires.
Recycling: "Seattle’s Recycling Success Is Being Measured in Scraps"
Springsteen: "The Boss conjures up some 'Magic'" -- Meadowlands setlist.
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)
- "Plainfield Health Center: Layoffs sign of fiscal woes?"
- "Mary 'Vic' Griswold, volunteer and activist"
Crescent Times: "Development: A satisfied Council not a good sign"
Plainfield Trees: "Wish-list Trees: Tupelo and Golden Rain Tree"
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.
2005 Murder: "Court upholds conviction in Plainfield slaying"
Shooting: "Police seek suspect in shooting that left one man hurt" -- Courier | Ledger |
Gangs: "Governor aims $48M at 'vicious' gang violence" -- Does this mean our oft-announced, oft-delayed 'Operation Ceasefire' will finally get a public kickoff?
Illegals and Crime: "Poll: Jerseyans don't blame illegal aliens for crime"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Reminders:
- Library photo contest deadline is Friday, more here.
- SAT Prep at St. Mark's starts Saturday, more here.
- Today - October 10. 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.
- Today - October 10. 8 PM. New Interfaith Gospel Choir Rehearsal. Rehearsal for new choir to be led by Mark Miller, Minister of Music at Covenant United Methodist Church. At the church, 631 East Front Street, Plainfield. Info: Mark Miller, (973) 408-3844 or email mamiller@drew.edu.
- Tomorrow - October 11. 7 PM. Public Forum On School Superintendent Search. At Plainfield High School, 950 Park Avenue.
- Friday - October 12. 7 PM. Football: PHS at Union.
- Saturday - October 13. 8 AM - 4 PM. Plainfield Area Humane Society Yard Sale Fundraiser. Proceeds fund the PAHS. At the shelter, 75 Rock Avenue, Plainfield. Info: (908) 754-0300. Good quality items (no clothing) may be donated at the shelter noon to 4 PM daily except Monday before the sale.
- Saturday - October 13. 1 - 5 PM. Netherwood Neighbors Oktoberfest. Residents of the Netherwood Heights HD will enjoy a German-themed Oktoberfest. Food, beverages and live music. Donated desserts will be judged. Children's activities. Adults, $15; under 12, $6. Info, reservations and location: Janice Dicely, (908) 757-6826.
- Saturday - October 13. 3 - 7 PM. Back to Our Roots: Photographs and Paintings in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Reception, Auction and meet the Artists, who include Fermin Martinez, Migual Urosa, Louis Rivera, and Mauricio Trenard S. At Edge Art Gallery, 1571 Irving Street (next to the Union County Performing Arts Center), Rahway. Info and directions: (732) 669-0112.
- Sunday - October 14. 4 PM. Concert: NJ Polyphonic a Cappella Community Ensemble. Directed by Richard Allen Allston and presenting 'An Afternoon of Song'. Sponsor: Plainfield Grassroots Community Development Corporation. At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1430 Park Avenue. $20/person. $15/Seniors and children. Tickets and info: Gladston Hackett, (908) 591-5574; Dr. Inez Durham, (908) 756-8611 or Veronica Ferguson, (908) 251-7807.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Berkeley Heights: "Petitions seek vote on community center proposal"
'Crossroads of the Revolution': "Museum would help cash in on history"
Dunellen: "Dunellen brawl not gang-related, police say"
Kenilworth: "Kenilworth GOP, Dems exchange words over debate"
Lakewood: "Orthodox Jew is beaten in Lakewood"
Pru Center: "Forget icing, what about parking?"
Scotch Plains: "Cell tower plans are scuttled by board"
Union: "2 Union cops take promotion case to state"
STATE
A.C.: "Mayor resurfaces" | "Who will lead city if Levy goes?"
The Clooney Files: "Hospital Workers Punished for Peeking at Clooney Info" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Demographics: "Outflow is damaging economy"
Jersey City: "In Parking-Pinched JC, Four Judges Suspected of Fixing Tickets"
Obama's NJ Campaign: "Seton Hall prof picked to lead Obama's N.J. run"
Science Awards: "2 Jersey research scientists win grants" -- Packard Foundation, $625K.
State Power Authority: "Governor argues for N.J. power authority" -- Just wait 'til PSEG weighs in.
Torricelli: "FBI investigating Torricelli's company"
Jersey Makes, Washington Takes: "Wealthy N.J. gets a poor return on U.S. tax dollars"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Elections --
- Assessing the GOP Field: "Stinging critique by former Bush aide" -- NY Times | WashPost
- Clinton on Clinton: "Says She's Best Equipped to Unite America"
- GOP Debate: "Free Trade, Taxes Star in Republican Debate"
Domestic Spying: "GOP, Dems tussle over revising wiretap law"
Fraud: "Plaintiffs Face Skeptical Court in Key Fraud Case" -- Supremes likely to dodge whacking their own.
Homeland Security: "New Strategy Emphasizes Disaster Preparedness"
Taxes: "Dems let scandalously-paid leveraged buyout execs off tax hook"
OF INTEREST
The Ansonia: "The Ansonia Is Plagued by Cockroaches" -- Exclusive abode of stars, glams and gazillionaires.
Recycling: "Seattle’s Recycling Success Is Being Measured in Scraps"
Springsteen: "The Boss conjures up some 'Magic'" -- Meadowlands setlist.
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/
http://plainfieldclippings.blogspot.com/
