Muhlenberg workers need solutions.. New super at tomorrow's social?.. Rail transfer station for Plainfield?.. Sandford Ave bridge update..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Dr.Gallon may visit social on Friday"
Crescent Times: "Sandford Avenue bridge update"
Save Muhlenberg: "Solutions needed for Muhlenberg workers"
Plainfield Trees: "Cornelian Cherry Dogwood" -- Another post in Greg Palermo's ongoing series on Plainfield's trees, with a tip 'o the hat to Plainfield's own Barbara Sandford.
Councilors are blogging: Today, Councilor Cory Storch weighs in with a fresh post on the question of progress in Plainfield -- see (here) -- and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Development Difficulties: "Fabled Pennrose Properties hesitates on 'transit village'"
Networking Public Buildings: "Perth Amboy plans vast wireless network" -- And Plainfield?
Undersheriff Jerry Green, Jr.: "Sheriff's officers nab fugitive in forgery" -- Seems like if you enter the County Admin Bldg, they run a warrant check on you. I don't recall a notice they were doing that being posted.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- NOTE: New listings for Saturday (Camp Discovery) and Sunday (United Way Reception).
- Tomorrow - March 28. 7-11 PM. Acting Superintendent's Social Gathering. Sponsored by Parents Empowering Parents (PEP). At the PHS Cafeteria (Parking available in Kenyon Avenue lot), 950 Park Avenue. All are welcome.
- Saturday - March 29. Doors open 6:15 PM. Benefit Auction for Camp Discovery. Camp Discovery is an annual summer program -- 40 kids, 8 weeks -- at the United Church of Christ. Auction items include custom valances/pillows, a homemade pie a month for a year, a will by an attorney, auto service/repair gift certificate, formal gourmet dinner for 8, weekend at a Wildwood condo, many more. Camp Discovery also provides meaningful employment experience for Plainfield teens as Junior Camp Counselors. At: United Church of Christ, West 7th at Madison Avenue. Tickets: $5/advance, $10/door. Includes refreshments. Info: (908) 996-7359 or (908) 531-4979.
- Saturday - March 29. 7:30 PM. Vocals 'N' Vibes Concert. The vocal group Mixed Company will perform doo-wop, barbershop, showtunes, light rock and jazz favorites. The World Jazz Quintet will also perform. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. $15/person, $10/seniors and students. Info: (908) 756-0750.
- Sunday - March 30. 1-4 PM. Reception: Plainfield Community Council of the United Way. Meet representatives of United Way partnering agencies and learn of plans to strengthen Plainfield's community life by supporting local programs and initiatives. Refreshments provided. At the home of Councilor Rashid Burney and his wife Wendy, 1127 Watchung Avenue. FREE, but please RSVP to Jeff Scheckner of United Way: (908) 353-7171 or email at jeff.scheckner@uwguc.org.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Branch Brook Cherry Blossoms: "Activity blooms at cherry festival"
EWR: "Menendez questions airline worker screenings"
Linden: "Linden Democrat says ballot snub is payback" -- The melody is familiar...
NJ Peace Action, POP: "Protester Lewinson demands his choice of jails"
Sharpe James Trial --
- The Trial: "Judge upbraids the feds for data lapse" | "FBI agent may be prosecution's final witness"
- Bob Braun: "James' prosecutor walks on the edge"
STATE
Lautenberg Senate Seat: "Byrne son looks at taking on Lautenberg"
Corzine Recall: "Ex-Glen Ridge mayor calls for Corzine recall"
Budget: "'Long-term fund' lifts eyebrows in Trenton"
AG Milgram: Paul Mulshine: "Grandstanding AG gets it wrong on gossip site"
CWA & Katz: "National CWA supports foe of Katz"
Meadowlands Development: "Trump shells out for back taxes on EnCap"
Teen Drivers: "Corzine Urges Tougher Rules for Teen Drivers" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Gannett |
Women Prisoners: "ACLU says authority abused at prison"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Poll: "Obama and Clinton Are Tied in New Poll" -- Wright incident has not harmed his chances, but Hillary is losing ground among women.
- Clinton: "Clinton Donors Warn on Superdelegate Fight" -- Big money says it's Hillary, whatever the voters say.
- McCain: "McCain Said ‘100’; Opponents Latch On"
- The Pope's Role: "How pope might influence election" -- As the Pope goes, so goes ...?
Pakistan: "U.S. Steps Up Unilateral Strikes"
OF INTEREST
Obituary: "Richard Widmark; played both heavies and heroes" -- Video obit here.
Slavery Apology: "Florida Legislature Apologizes for State’s History of Slavery"
Sound Recording: "Researchers Play Tune Recorded Before Edison" -- And listen to it.
Tam Tams: "Glitch at Newark plant means Passover favorite won't be available"
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