Council needs your input on dangerous issue.. Kudos to Asm Green.. Teen wounded..
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: "Council, Board Wrap Up 2007"
Crescent Times: "So, you are new to Plainfield?" | "Planning a garden"
Plainfield Trees: "Norway Maple"
Drugs: "City man admits dealing cocaine"
Fire: "Early morning fire damages house under renovation"
Shooting: "Teen wounded as friend drops shotgun"
Schools - Editorial, CN: "The sooner, the better for Carter's departure"
Schools: "City school board replaces interim official" -- This was in yesterday's Courier print edition; not online until later in the day.
School Funding Plan: "Abbott advocates dislike new formula" -- Ledger | NY Times | Gannett |
FHA Loans: "FHA Loan Expansion Heading To a Vote"
Jayson Williams Case: "Defense reviews racial slur documents" -- Courier | Ledger blog | Ledger |
Sharpton: "Sharpton Denounces U.S. for Serving Subpoenas at 6 A.M."
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Irvington: "Irvington seeks return to state aid program"
Sharpe James Case: "New allegations in James case" -- Ledger blog (with comments)| Ledger |
Weequahic HS Murder: "No mercy, nor minced words as judge sentences Tutt" -- Uncommonly sharp judge-talk.
Westfield: "Dickens reading to be offered Saturday" -- Free-will donations will benefit Grace's Kitchen, the feeding program of Plainfield's Grace Episcopal Church.
STATE
Death Penalty: "Assembly OKs measure to end executions" -- Ledger | NY Times | Gannett | -- Kudos to Assemblyman Green for his heartfelt speech against the death penalty, seen by many who watched the televised Assembly session.
Legislature: "Corzine welcomes GOP's new blood"
Merck: "Merck loses bid to sell statin OTC"
Trooper Sex Case: "Troopers' spokesman says assault claim is false"
UMDNJ: "UMDNJ trustees vote to take back the reins"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
The Economy --
OF INTEREST
Baseball: Complete Steroids coverage -- Ledger | NY Times |
Breast Cancer: "Test may spare chemo for breast cancer patients"
Mormonism: "Huckabee Is Not Alone in Ignorance on Mormonism"
New Orleans: "Plan to Raze Low-Income Housing Draws Protest"
Pigeon Racing: "Look Homeward, Angels"
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: "Council, Board Wrap Up 2007"
Crescent Times: "So, you are new to Plainfield?" | "Planning a garden"
Plainfield Trees: "Norway Maple"
Drugs: "City man admits dealing cocaine"
Fire: "Early morning fire damages house under renovation"
Shooting: "Teen wounded as friend drops shotgun"
Schools - Editorial, CN: "The sooner, the better for Carter's departure"
Schools: "City school board replaces interim official" -- This was in yesterday's Courier print edition; not online until later in the day.
School Funding Plan: "Abbott advocates dislike new formula" -- Ledger | NY Times | Gannett |
FHA Loans: "FHA Loan Expansion Heading To a Vote"
Jayson Williams Case: "Defense reviews racial slur documents" -- Courier | Ledger blog | Ledger |
Sharpton: "Sharpton Denounces U.S. for Serving Subpoenas at 6 A.M."
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Reminder:
- Gemstone Event for the Library: Because of yesterday's inclement weather, many who had planned to attend Suburban Jewelers' holiday gemstone event on behalf of the Plainfield Public Library were unable to do so. The Cohens have generously offered to extend their pledge to the Library (donating a portion of every sale) through today to anyone who comes into the store and mentions the Library or the Friends of the Library. You know what to do! Suburban Jewelers, 126 East Front Street. Phone: (908) 756-1774.
- Today - December 14. 7 PM. Sleepy Hollow Realtors Holiday Party & Toy Drive. Join Joe Burris, John Nash and the SHR crew at Cafe Vivace for some holiday fun and help brighten the holidays for area children. Gift of an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl will benefit the holiday outreach of the Plainfield Area Red Cross. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, cash bar. Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Avenue at Plainwood Square Park.
- Tomorrow - December 15. 11 AM. Rally in Support of 'The Plainfield Four'. Members of the Peoples' Organization for Progress were arrested for unlawful assembly on November 17 at Front and Park protesting alleged police brutality. The group regularly protests the Iraq War and military recruitment in front of the Armed Services Recruitment Center. Original press reportage here. Rally is at Front and Park.
- Tomorrow - December 15. 3 - 6 PM. Holiday Afternoon Tea. Champagne, spiced cider, teas of the world and holiday treats. Sponsor: Plainfield Area YMCA. At: The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue, Plainfield. Info: (908) 756-6060 or (908) 499-9298.
- Sunday - December 15. 3 PM. Christmas Concert and Open House. Join the choirs and musicians of St. Bart's for an afternoon of familiar and not so familiar carols and holiday music. At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains. Reception follows. Info: (908) 322-5192 or visit the church's website.
- Sunday - December 16. 5:30 PM. Yuletide by Candlelight. A gift of holiday music to the community. Presented by the Crescent Singers. At: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Info (908) 756-2468. FREE.
- Monday - December 17. 7:30 PM. Special Council Meeting: Public Hearing on Introduced Budget. And regular Agenda Session. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Wednesday - December 19. 9 AM. Court Hearing for 'The Plainfield Four'. Members of the Peoples' Organization for Progress were arrested for unlawful assembly on November 17 at Front and Park protesting alleged police brutality. The group regularly protests the Iraq War and military recruitment in front of the Armed Services Recruitment Center. Original press reportage here. Hearing in Plainfield Municipal Court, East 4th and Watchung Avenue.
- Wednesday - December 19. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Wednesday - December 19. 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.
- Thursday - December 20. 7 PM - 2 AM. Fire Division's Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive. Sponsored by FMBA locals #7 and #207. Featuring Kenny Bobien and DJ Darryl James (98.7 KISS fm). At The Intercontinental, 111 East Front Street. Admission FREE with gift of unwrapped toy, $15/person without toy.
- Thursday - December 20. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Irvington: "Irvington seeks return to state aid program"
Sharpe James Case: "New allegations in James case" -- Ledger blog (with comments)| Ledger |
Weequahic HS Murder: "No mercy, nor minced words as judge sentences Tutt" -- Uncommonly sharp judge-talk.
Westfield: "Dickens reading to be offered Saturday" -- Free-will donations will benefit Grace's Kitchen, the feeding program of Plainfield's Grace Episcopal Church.
STATE
Death Penalty: "Assembly OKs measure to end executions" -- Ledger | NY Times | Gannett | -- Kudos to Assemblyman Green for his heartfelt speech against the death penalty, seen by many who watched the televised Assembly session.
Legislature: "Corzine welcomes GOP's new blood"
Merck: "Merck loses bid to sell statin OTC"
Trooper Sex Case: "Troopers' spokesman says assault claim is false"
UMDNJ: "UMDNJ trustees vote to take back the reins"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Primaries --
- Debates: John Farmer: "'Where's the beef?' debates need fixing"
- Hillary: "Clinton Apologizes To Obama Over Aide's Drug Remark"
The Economy --
- Analysis: Floyd Norris: "Can Things Get Worse?"
- Banks: "Big Rescue of Funds by Citigroup" -- Setting the stage for January turmoil?
- Bailouts: "A Worrisome New Wrinkle in Bailouts" -- A Trojan Horse scenario.
OF INTEREST
Baseball: Complete Steroids coverage -- Ledger | NY Times |
Breast Cancer: "Test may spare chemo for breast cancer patients"
Mormonism: "Huckabee Is Not Alone in Ignorance on Mormonism"
New Orleans: "Plan to Raze Low-Income Housing Draws Protest"
Pigeon Racing: "Look Homeward, Angels"
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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