Halloween mischief.. Church plan sidetracked.. AP classes.. Elections: Letter, articles, Maria..
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: "How ironic..." -- Elections so close, so little known.
Plainfield Trees: "Poised To Inherit The Earth: Red Maples"
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.
Dudley House: "Halfway house's future uncertain"
Freeholder Race: "Mapp now runs for Freeholder as an independent"
Letter - CN: Rebecca Williams: "Independent Mapp will stand up to party bosses"
PHS Breakin: "High school damaged and computers stolen" -- Courier | Ledger -- An inside job?
McCutchen Home: "Board approves Yeshiva's application, limits occupancy" -- Occupancy limit of 115 is matter of contention.
School Construction: "Report alleges state neglecting Abbott districts"
Sex Assault Conviction: "Man convicted of picking up girls for sex" -- Courier | Ledger |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
District 29 (Newark/Hillside): Joan Whitlow: "In 29, a machine is up for a vote"
Kenilworth: "Republican challengers allege machine politics"
Roselle: "Facing write-in, mayor aims to fill post"
Summit: "Democrats make bid to return to Summit"
Union Twp.: "Challengers pursue last-minute write-in effort"
Westfield: "Westfield Dems want GOP out"
STATE
A.C.: "Ex-mayor, a Vietnam vet, admits distorting war feats"
Airports: "P.A. takes control of Stewart Airport" -- Newburgh airport would relieve Newark.
Children's Services: "N.J. alters its therapy for troubled children"
Civil Unions: "Civil unions fall short of marriage, state discovers"
J.C. Ticket Fixing: "Judges answer ticket charges" -- Ledger | NY Times |
Rutgers: "Rutgers stadium expansion gets boost"
Thanksgiving Friday: "Working day after holiday outrages state employees"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
AG Nomination: "Undecided Schumer May Be Key to Mukasey's Chances"
Iraq: Ayad Allawi: "How Iraq’s Elections Set Back Democracy"
The Markets: "Big Drop Over Bad News on Citigroup" -- NY Times | WashPost |
OF INTEREST
Drug Safety: "Panel hears of FDA's flawed foreign drug inspections"
'Greens': "Rallies on climate change around nation include 10 in New Jersey"
Imus Returns: "Imus makes big rebound with return to radio"
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's Halloween Mischief: Is Cops-only Approach Enough?"
- "Plainfield AP Classes authorized by College Board"
Crescent Times: "How ironic..." -- Elections so close, so little known.
Plainfield Trees: "Poised To Inherit The Earth: Red Maples"
Campaign Blogs: Cory Storch | Deborah Dowe -- The candidates will be posting frequently.
Dudley House: "Halfway house's future uncertain"
Freeholder Race: "Mapp now runs for Freeholder as an independent"
Letter - CN: Rebecca Williams: "Independent Mapp will stand up to party bosses"
PHS Breakin: "High school damaged and computers stolen" -- Courier | Ledger -- An inside job?
McCutchen Home: "Board approves Yeshiva's application, limits occupancy" -- Occupancy limit of 115 is matter of contention.
School Construction: "Report alleges state neglecting Abbott districts"
Sex Assault Conviction: "Man convicted of picking up girls for sex" -- Courier | Ledger |
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 2. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Harvest Festival. For kids and their families. Sponsor: Center for Stronger Families. At: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking in lot on Spooner Avenue.)
. - Tomorrow - November 3. 9 AM - 2 PM. Computer and Electronics Recycling Collection. Union County Recycling will accept old computers, parts and electronics. Must show proof of Union County residence. At: Schering Plough, Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth. Hotline: (908) 654-9889 or Union County website.
- Tomorrow - November 3. Noon. PMUA's 'Environmental Resource Center' Open House. Guided tours of the renovated and upgraded former Transfer Station. At 95 Rock Avenue, Plainfield. The public is invited.
- Tomorrow - November 3. 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Latino Heritage Family Festival. Performances, crafts, tastings celebrate Día de los Muertos, plus an exhibit of Mexican art. At: The Newark Museum. FREE, but suggested admission. Info: (973) 596-6550 or museum website.
- Tomorrow - November 3. 2 PM. Football: Bridgewater-Raritan at Plainfield. At Hub Stine Field.
- Tomorrow - November 3. 6 PM. UCC Foundation Gala & Casino Night. Start with cocktails, followed by a gourmet buffet dinner and a 'Casino Night'. Sponsor: Union County College Foundation. At: UCC Cranford, 1033 Springfield Avenue. Information and reservations: (908) 709-7505.
- Tomorrow - November 3. 5 - 7 PM. Swain Gallery's Reception for artists Michael Ruple & Monica Baumann. Recent oil paintings, at Plainfield's oldest gallery - celebrating 139 years. Swain Gallery, 703 Watchung Avenue (at East 7th Street), Plainfield. Info: (908) 756-1707.
- Tomorrow - November 3. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Chopin and Schubert. Featuring the world premiere of Sabin Pautza's orchestration of Death and the Maiden. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Post-Concert buffet $25. Info: (908) 561-5140.
- Sunday - November 4. 1 PM. HIV/AIDS Awareness Forum: What Our Daughters Need To Know. An awareness forum for girls and their parents. At Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building, NYC. Sponsored by Blossomin' Diva, a non-profit founded by Plainfield resident Tamiko Evans. For more information, email events@blossomindiva.org or call (888) 632-9953.
CENTRAL JERSEY
District 29 (Newark/Hillside): Joan Whitlow: "In 29, a machine is up for a vote"
Kenilworth: "Republican challengers allege machine politics"
Roselle: "Facing write-in, mayor aims to fill post"
Summit: "Democrats make bid to return to Summit"
Union Twp.: "Challengers pursue last-minute write-in effort"
Westfield: "Westfield Dems want GOP out"
STATE
A.C.: "Ex-mayor, a Vietnam vet, admits distorting war feats"
Airports: "P.A. takes control of Stewart Airport" -- Newburgh airport would relieve Newark.
Children's Services: "N.J. alters its therapy for troubled children"
Civil Unions: "Civil unions fall short of marriage, state discovers"
J.C. Ticket Fixing: "Judges answer ticket charges" -- Ledger | NY Times |
Rutgers: "Rutgers stadium expansion gets boost"
Thanksgiving Friday: "Working day after holiday outrages state employees"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
Dems: "Illegal Immigration Issue Is Quandary for Democrats"Abramoff & White House: "More and Higher Contacts Than Previously Acknowledged"
GOP: John Farmer: "GOP is the big winner in Democrats' debate"
AG Nomination: "Undecided Schumer May Be Key to Mukasey's Chances"
Iraq: Ayad Allawi: "How Iraq’s Elections Set Back Democracy"
The Markets: "Big Drop Over Bad News on Citigroup" -- NY Times | WashPost |
OF INTEREST
Drug Safety: "Panel hears of FDA's flawed foreign drug inspections"
'Greens': "Rallies on climate change around nation include 10 in New Jersey"
Imus Returns: "Imus makes big rebound with return to radio"
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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