Memorial Day observed.. Politics is upon us.. Muhlenberg board has community at heart.. Olddoc on politics and gas, good and bad..
PLAINFIELD
For a REAL candidate forum, hosted by a REAL organization, come out tonight to the Plainfield Public Library at 7:00 PM. A candidate forum hosted by the Netherwood Heights Neighbors, the association for the Netherwood Heights Historic District.
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Memorial Day Message: Veterans, Unite"
Crescent Times: "Memorial Day: Plainfield Avenue Cemetery"
Doc's Potpourri: "Good and Bad Gas" | "A break from R&R"
Save Muhlenberg: "Letter: Muhlenberg board has community at heart"
Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.
Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Primary Election - Letter: Dr. Margaret Lewis: "City council candidates need insight to bring change"
McGreeveys: "For Matos McGreevey, part two is 'main event'"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Rutgers: "Stadium expansion worries local officials"
STATE
Needle Exchange: "Needle exchange puts focus on safety" -- 4 cities in trial.
U.S. Senate Race: "Senate candidate forum to be broadcast live on MyCentralJersey.com"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
OF INTEREST
Vietnam After-effects: "Vietnam War is still claiming victims" -- Agent Orange may claim more casualties than the combat losses.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
For a REAL candidate forum, hosted by a REAL organization, come out tonight to the Plainfield Public Library at 7:00 PM. A candidate forum hosted by the Netherwood Heights Neighbors, the association for the Netherwood Heights Historic District.
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Memorial Day Message: Veterans, Unite"
Crescent Times: "Memorial Day: Plainfield Avenue Cemetery"
Doc's Potpourri: "Good and Bad Gas" | "A break from R&R"
Save Muhlenberg: "Letter: Muhlenberg board has community at heart"
Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.
Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Primary Election - Letter: Dr. Margaret Lewis: "City council candidates need insight to bring change"
McGreeveys: "For Matos McGreevey, part two is 'main event'"
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Wednesday - May 28. 3 - 7 PM. GREEN: A K-12 Science Showcase. Student exhibits explore the science behind going 'green'. Sponsored by the Plainfield Public Schools. At the ESC Auditorium (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. FREE. All are welcome.
- Wednesday - May 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Friday - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
- Friday - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
- Saturday, May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
- Sunday - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.
- Tuesday - June 3. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Day.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Rutgers: "Stadium expansion worries local officials"
STATE
Needle Exchange: "Needle exchange puts focus on safety" -- 4 cities in trial.
U.S. Senate Race: "Senate candidate forum to be broadcast live on MyCentralJersey.com"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
OF INTEREST
Vietnam After-effects: "Vietnam War is still claiming victims" -- Agent Orange may claim more casualties than the combat losses.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
