Why Solaris' rush?.. IT is it!.. Olddoc, unready, muses.. New posts on Plainfield trees and Storch blog..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Crescent Times: "More clarification on the City/School agreement" | "Storm drains need help"
Save Muhlenberg: "What's the rush, Solaris?"
Doc's Potpourri: "Toasters and Roads" | "The Unready"
Plainfield Trees: "Street Cherries" -- A new post by Plainfield's tree guru, Dr. Greg Palermo, including observations on Redbuds.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch(here) has a new entry today on developing a City Council agenda; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Crime-Prevention Deal - Editorial, SL: "The heedless governor" -- Corzine inattentive to public perception on deal that excluded Plainfield school district.
(Breaking) Charity Care: "Corzine wants low-income people to share in medical costs"
(Breaking) Public Records: "Appeals court to rule today on fees for reviewing documents"
Illegals: "Christie: Illegal immigrants aren't criminals"
Dental Clinics: "Meeting a Need, With No Dentist"
Feeding Programs: "Food pantries' cupboards are closer to bare"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Continental/UA Merger: "Continental grounds merger with United Airlines"
Sharpe James Case: Bob Braun: "James trial produced verdict, not answers"
Somerville Circle: "Somerville's one-ring circus" -- Seems there's always a fender-bender.
Teen Drinking Workshop: "Sobering view of teen drinking" -- Today in New Brunswick.
STATE
CODEPINK: "Peace activists are called anti-American at Morris Couny event"
Highlands Development: "Highlands panel hindered by political donations"
UMDNJ: "UMDNJ may provide medical care for inmates"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Mortgage Industry: "Loan Industry Fighting Rules on Mortgages" -- After playing with matches, they want no spanking.
Torture: "Administration: Particulars May Trump Geneva Protections"
OF INTEREST
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Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "IT - You're It!"
Crescent Times: "More clarification on the City/School agreement" | "Storm drains need help"
Save Muhlenberg: "What's the rush, Solaris?"
Doc's Potpourri: "Toasters and Roads" | "The Unready"
Plainfield Trees: "Street Cherries" -- A new post by Plainfield's tree guru, Dr. Greg Palermo, including observations on Redbuds.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch(here) has a new entry today on developing a City Council agenda; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Crime-Prevention Deal - Editorial, SL: "The heedless governor" -- Corzine inattentive to public perception on deal that excluded Plainfield school district.
(Breaking) Charity Care: "Corzine wants low-income people to share in medical costs"
(Breaking) Public Records: "Appeals court to rule today on fees for reviewing documents"
Illegals: "Christie: Illegal immigrants aren't criminals"
Dental Clinics: "Meeting a Need, With No Dentist"
Feeding Programs: "Food pantries' cupboards are closer to bare"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - April 28. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tomorrow - April 29. 6 PM Reception, 7 PM Presentation and Discussion. Immigration and the Black Community: Conflict or Common Interest?. Panel discussion with special guest Gerald Lenoir, of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration. Sponsored by the Africana Insitute of Essex County College, ACLU and AFSC. At Essex CC, Siegler Hall, Rm 2132. Info: (973) 643-1924 or (973) 877-3219.
- Wednesday - April 30. 2 - 7 PM. Muhlenberg School of Nursing Open House. Tours of the new Harold B. and Dorothy a. Snyder School of Nursing will be held, in addition to opportunities for potential students to have credits evaluated and specific program presentations on radiography (4:30), radiation therapy (5:00), sonography (5:30) and nuclear medicine technology(6:00). Info: (908) 668-3400.
- Thursday - May 1. 9 AM - 1 PM. Rummage Sale. This is one of Plainfield's best: Household items, small appliances, baby items, toys, home decor, clothing and more. At United Church of Christ, West 7th at Madison Avenue.
- Friday - May 2. 2 - 6 PM. Rummage Sale. This is one of Plainfield's best: Household items, small appliances, baby items, toys, home decor, clothing and more. At United Church of Christ, West 7th at Madison Avenue.
- Saturday - May 3. 9 AM - 1 PM. Rummage Sale. This is one of Plainfield's best: Household items, small appliances, baby items, toys, home decor, clothing and more. At United Church of Christ, West 7th at Madison Avenue.
- Saturday - May 3. 10 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Plainfield Public Library's Community Health and Fitness Fair. Local health, wellness and fitness groups will be conducting free screenings and demonstrations on many topics -- including diet and exercise, injury rehab, pilates, karate and dance. Medicare and Part B info will also be offered. Eight agencies are joining with the Library in the effort. At the Plainfield Public Library, 8th Street and Park Avenue. Info, Bob Golon at (908) 757-1111, x132. FREE, no advance registration required.
- Saturday - May 3. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Music Of The New World. Dvorak's From the New World Symphony, Grofé's Mississippi Suite, Corigliano's Red Violin Suite, Barber's, Violin Concerto with Concertmaster Evelyn Estaza as soloist. The Plainfield Symphony performs at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Info: (908) 561-5140.
- Monday - May 5. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Continental/UA Merger: "Continental grounds merger with United Airlines"
Sharpe James Case: Bob Braun: "James trial produced verdict, not answers"
Somerville Circle: "Somerville's one-ring circus" -- Seems there's always a fender-bender.
Teen Drinking Workshop: "Sobering view of teen drinking" -- Today in New Brunswick.
STATE
CODEPINK: "Peace activists are called anti-American at Morris Couny event"
Highlands Development: "Highlands panel hindered by political donations"
UMDNJ: "UMDNJ may provide medical care for inmates"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Eyes on Blue-Collar Voters, Obama Shifts Style"
- Clinton: "Faltering Economy Plays to a Clinton Strength"
- Dems: "Democrats Registering In Record Numbers"
- McCain: "Dems out with new ad hitting McCain on war"
Mortgage Industry: "Loan Industry Fighting Rules on Mortgages" -- After playing with matches, they want no spanking.
Torture: "Administration: Particulars May Trump Geneva Protections"
OF INTEREST
'Green' Homes:
- Example: "Big house, small impact" -- Large, but eco-friendly in East Brunswick.
- Business: "Housing Expert Sees Green Building as Growth Area"
- "Former Pastor of Obama Says His Remarks are 'Descriptive'"
- "Obama's Ex-Pastor To Visit D.C. Forum On Black Church"
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