McWilliams, Mapp, Lynch porch parties today.. FOSH, VWB garage sales tomorrow.. Council hiatus coming.. Olddoc on Plainfield's trains..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
- "Candidates McWilliams and Mapp host porch party today" -- Grand opening of headquarters at the Antique Castle.
- "FOSH, VWB garage sales tomorrow" -- Weather looks good, plan to go!
Crescent Times: "Get to know the Council challengers"
Doc's Potpourri: "Plainfield's Trains"
Save Muhlenberg: March and Rally today, starts at Noon, Front and Park.
Plainfield Trees: "Street Cherries" -- The most recent post by Plainfield's tree guru, Dr. Greg Palermo, including observations on Redbuds.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch(here) has a new entry on the statement he gave at the recent hearing on closing Muhlenberg; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
State Aid: "Small towns to regain funds" -- Gannett | Ledger | -- But not towns like Plainfield.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - May 17. 1 - 3 PM. Democrats McWilliams and Mapp Host Open House. City Council candidates Annie McWilliams and Adrian Mapp launch their campaign headquarters with an Open House. Join the candidates and supporters on the front porch of the Antique Castle, the Democrats' headquarters at Park Avenue and West 9th Street. Yard signs will be available. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
- Today - May 17. 2 - 6 PM. Candidate Meet-and-Greet: Olive Lynch. Third Ward Council candidate Olive Lynch hosts a meet-and-greet. At the Coriell Mansion, 957 Central Avenue. FREE.
- Today - May 17. Noon - 8 PM. Open Gates to Fly Enrichment School of Tutoring Open House. A new tutoring opportunity for our youth. Math, reading, language arts, financial literacy and everyday homework help. Ribbon cutting ceremonies at 2 PM. At the School, 207 East 5th Street. FREE.
- Tomorrow - May 18. 9 AM - 4 PM. Annual FOSH Garage Sale. Over 100 homes are participating in Plainfield's oldest, biggest and best community garage sale. Homes will be identified with balloons. You can start on Charlotte Road near Woodland, where items sold will benefit the Plainfield Symphony -- or you can just pull over wherever you see a crowd. A not-to-be-missed Plainfield event attended by thousands yearly. FREE.
- Tomorrow - May 18. 9 AM - 4 PM. Van Wyck Brooks Historic District Garage Sale. Start at 935 Madison Avenue, where items sold benefit the VWB Historic District. Maps available or simply drive through the District between Arlington and Plainfield Avenues, from West 8th Street to Randolph Road and look for signs and balloons. FREE.
- Tomorrow - May 18. 9 AM - 2 PM. 3rd Annual 'Homeless Animal Lifeline' Yard Sale. A large multi-family yard sale to benefit this animal charity. Clothing, household items, antiques and collectibles, and more. Visit the organization's website at www.halrescue.org/. Location: 1326 Watchung Avenue. FREE.
- Tomorrow - May 18. Noon - 8 PM. Open Gates to Fly Enrichment School of Tutoring Open House. A new tutoring opportunity for our youth. Math, reading, language arts, financial literacy and everyday homework help. At the School, 207 East 5th Street. FREE
- Tomorrow - May 18. 3 PM. The World Sings: Opera, classical, folk and pop, by the Crescent Singers. Presented by Crescent Concerts. At: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $20/adult, $15/senior, $5/student. Info (908) 756-2468.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Elizabeth: "Store owner charged in WIC voucher fraud"
EWR: "U.S. Plans Steps to Ease Airport Congestion" -- Forced sale of EWR slots.
Irvington: "Irvington nets $260,000 at property auction"
North Plainfield: "Grandparents accused in newborn's death seek dismissal of indictment"
STATE
Financial Disclosures: "Many legislators paid by local government" -- Searchable database is here.
Shore Rentals: "Many Shore rentals are left for the taking"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Obama Strikes Back at Bush On Diplomacy"
- Clinton: "Hillary turns fire on media"
- McCain: "McCain, Bush together at fundraiser" | "More Staffers Out Over New Ethics Policy"
OF INTEREST
Fireworks: "This July 4, Fewer Bombs May Burst in Air" -- Made in China.
Your Money: "Five Basics for Building a Solid Financial Future"
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