Listen up, Trenton!.. Senior Center update.. YMCA makeover.. School drug test guidelines..
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: "Senior Center Update for November"
Crescent Times: "Bodies: A Trip" -- Interested in a group excursion to see the 'Bodies' exhibit? Contact Maria or Claudia.
Plainfield Trees: "Red, the color of health: Sourwoods, Dogwoods, Sweetgums"
YMCA: "Plainfield officials praise results as facility hones its image"
Bodies ID'ed: "Identities of two dead people released"
School Drug Tests: "State adopts drug-test guidelines"
P.A. Fare Hike: "Menendez urges P.A. to drop fare hike"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
EWR: "Report: Flights landing with low fuel" -- Investigation sought.
Hillsborough: "Form-of-government switch soundly rejected by voters"
Hillside: "Ticketed Hillside bars still shuttered"
Mayoral Contests: "GOP in Kenilworth, Dem in Summit, Indies best GOP, Dems in Berkeley Hts"
Newark Museum: "Preservation Commission gives thumbs up on revised museum plan"
PSEG Fraud Scheme: "Fraud earns Bridgewater man prison term"
Someset County Election: "Somerset Democrats fall short again"
Somerset County Parks Trial: "Judge calls 'forgetful' witness 'hostile'" -- Courier | Ledger |
South Plainfield: "GOP earns first South Plainfield majority since '93"
STATE
Election Analysis --
Ponzi Scheme: "Elmwood Park Councilman denies role in fraud"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Congress: "House Approves Broad Protections for Gay Workers"
Homeowner Equity: "Homeowners Feel the Pinch of Lost Equity"
Oil Prices: Tom Johnson: "The high cost of crude: Why oil is rising"
Pakistan (breaking): "Musharraf Pledges to Hold Elections Before Feb. 15"
OF INTEREST
Custody Fights: "Custody fight breaks ground, will take place in civil court"
Slanguage: "Humdinger of a Project: Tracing Slang to Ireland"
Quitting Smoking: "In test, nicotine-blocking vaccine helps smokers quit"
Zocor & Sleep Problems: "Research links cholesterol medicine to sleep problems"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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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: "Senior Center Update for November"
Crescent Times: "Bodies: A Trip" -- Interested in a group excursion to see the 'Bodies' exhibit? Contact Maria or Claudia.
Plainfield Trees: "Red, the color of health: Sourwoods, Dogwoods, Sweetgums"
YMCA: "Plainfield officials praise results as facility hones its image"
Bodies ID'ed: "Identities of two dead people released"
School Drug Tests: "State adopts drug-test guidelines"
P.A. Fare Hike: "Menendez urges P.A. to drop fare hike"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 8. 1:30 PM. Fire Department Promotion Ceremony. Promotions of three captains and three lieutenants. At the Municipal Court, Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public invited.
- Today - November 8. 7 - 8:30 PM. 'Friends of Frontiers' Event. A fundraiser for Frontiers International, the service organization that sponsors the annual MLK Breakfast and college scholarships. City Hall Library. Suggested donation: $50. Refreshments will be served.
- Today - November 8. 8 PM. Planning Board Special Meeting. Item: Netherwood Redevelopment Plan Reduction. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Tomorrow - November 9. 7 PM. Magic of Muhlenberg Gala. An elegant evening of dining and dancing to benefit Anesthesia Services. Honoring Sodexho Health Care Services and Gerardo H. Salazar, M.D. At: The Crystal Plaza, Livingston, NJ.
- Saturday - November 10. 8 AM - 6 PM. Garage Sale - Benefiting The Harmony Celebration Chorus. At: 1105 Park Terrace, just off Belvidere Avenue. Go ahead! You know you need stuff!
- Saturday - November 10. 8 PM. Two Masses: Gounod and Vierne. Rarely performed treats by two French masters. Presented by the Crescent Choral Society. At: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $20/adult, $15/senior, $5/student. Info (908) 756-2468.
CENTRAL JERSEY
EWR: "Report: Flights landing with low fuel" -- Investigation sought.
Hillsborough: "Form-of-government switch soundly rejected by voters"
Hillside: "Ticketed Hillside bars still shuttered"
Mayoral Contests: "GOP in Kenilworth, Dem in Summit, Indies best GOP, Dems in Berkeley Hts"
Newark Museum: "Preservation Commission gives thumbs up on revised museum plan"
PSEG Fraud Scheme: "Fraud earns Bridgewater man prison term"
Someset County Election: "Somerset Democrats fall short again"
Somerset County Parks Trial: "Judge calls 'forgetful' witness 'hostile'" -- Courier | Ledger |
South Plainfield: "GOP earns first South Plainfield majority since '93"
STATE
Election Analysis --
- GOP: "Beck touted as rising Republican star"
- Dems: Tom Moran: "A sobering lesson for Democrats"
- Public Questions: "Voters give Trenton an earful"
Ponzi Scheme: "Elmwood Park Councilman denies role in fraud"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Congress: "House Approves Broad Protections for Gay Workers"
Homeowner Equity: "Homeowners Feel the Pinch of Lost Equity"
Oil Prices: Tom Johnson: "The high cost of crude: Why oil is rising"
Pakistan (breaking): "Musharraf Pledges to Hold Elections Before Feb. 15"
OF INTEREST
Custody Fights: "Custody fight breaks ground, will take place in civil court"
Slanguage: "Humdinger of a Project: Tracing Slang to Ireland"
Quitting Smoking: "In test, nicotine-blocking vaccine helps smokers quit"
Zocor & Sleep Problems: "Research links cholesterol medicine to sleep problems"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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