Blogger faces defamation suit.. The Mayor's forum (read ALL mentions).. Storch attacked over auditors, group homes.. Palermo urges bug hugging..
BREAKING: Has he or hasn't he? Bloomberg Radio reported at 12:20 PM that the WSJ has duelling reports that Obama has picked Va. Gov. Kane as his running mate -- and that he hasn't. All will be made clear. At some point. -- Dan
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria has a few thoughts -- and pix -- for the Mayor to talk about next week.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Continuing his review of healthcare systems, olddoc looks at Sweden today.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: Gayle and Nancy spent the day in Trenton Thursday, which must be digested before posting -- check back.
>> PPS NEWS: The district's latest newsletter is available online (PDF).
>> PEPTALK: Renata posts a 10% off school clothing coupon today -- check it out.
>> PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS: Featuring New Jersey Wolves vs. Long Island Pit Bulls at Seidler Field.
>> PLAINFIELD TREES: Greg Palermo new post turns our attention to bugs -- and why we should hug them.
Burn Victims: "Two Plainfield men seriously burned in Green Brook explosion" -- Courier | Ledger |
Traffic Tickets: "Why do so many bad drivers get a break in court?"
Measles: "Doctors worry as measles cases rise" -- Parents who refuse vaccinations.
Newark Schools: "New super to create ombudsman position" -- See more here and here.
Credit Cards: "Rising interest rates force legislators to step in" -- 28.9%?! Where are our legislators?
>> COUNCILOR STORCH: Councilor Storch gets feedback for 'attacking' city's auditors. But, did he?.
>> COUNCILOR BURNEY: Burney proposes budgeting for Spanish-language communications.
>> JERRY GREEN'S PAGE: Ignoring court rulings, the Assemblyman attacks Councilor Storch over the issue of group homes. Questions of tax exemption and targeting are raised. This is one you ought to read.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Fanwood: "With just two jobs cut, 68 sighs of relief" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Plainfield's budget is coming.
North Plainfield: "Edison man charged in burglary after DNA match"
Orange: "Fed up with crime, Housing Authority to replace complex"
Piscataway: "Pair, 12, charged in seven township burglaries"
Roselle: "Council approves acting police chief"
STATE
A.C.: "Harrah's invests $60M in restoring historic Dennis Hotel"
Corruption: "Feds seize documents from Ferriero, Oury" -- Bergen Record | Ledger | -- This is gonna be a big one. Time to cue up 'Love For Three Oranges'.
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities: "Lawsuit over excluding disabled from board"
Pothead Vigilantes: "Anti-drug ninjas' plan goes awry" -- Do I smell a movie?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
OF INTEREST
Olympics:
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Blogger faces defamation suit" -- Hmmm.
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria has a few thoughts -- and pix -- for the Mayor to talk about next week.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Continuing his review of healthcare systems, olddoc looks at Sweden today.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: Gayle and Nancy spent the day in Trenton Thursday, which must be digested before posting -- check back.
>> PPS NEWS: The district's latest newsletter is available online (PDF).
>> PEPTALK: Renata posts a 10% off school clothing coupon today -- check it out.
>> PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS: Featuring New Jersey Wolves vs. Long Island Pit Bulls at Seidler Field.
>> PLAINFIELD TREES: Greg Palermo new post turns our attention to bugs -- and why we should hug them.
Burn Victims: "Two Plainfield men seriously burned in Green Brook explosion" -- Courier | Ledger |
Traffic Tickets: "Why do so many bad drivers get a break in court?"
Measles: "Doctors worry as measles cases rise" -- Parents who refuse vaccinations.
Newark Schools: "New super to create ombudsman position" -- See more here and here.
Credit Cards: "Rising interest rates force legislators to step in" -- 28.9%?! Where are our legislators?
>> COUNCILOR STORCH: Councilor Storch gets feedback for 'attacking' city's auditors. But, did he?.
>> COUNCILOR BURNEY: Burney proposes budgeting for Spanish-language communications.
>> JERRY GREEN'S PAGE: Ignoring court rulings, the Assemblyman attacks Councilor Storch over the issue of group homes. Questions of tax exemption and targeting are raised. This is one you ought to read.
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Traffic Alert - Rt 78: Repaving from Watchung (Plainfield Avenue exit) west to Rt 287. Expect lane closures. Work to be completed in September.
- Sunday - August 24. 4 PM. VWB Members Meeting. Pool party and potluck at home of Paco Ortiz, 930 Madison Avenue.
- Monday - August 25. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday - August 26. 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Community Forum. Hosted by the Mayor and City Council, topics will include: 'fiscal responsible governance' (sic) and the 'Safer Plainfield' initiative. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking available in Spooner Avenue lot). The public is invited. (Read the Courier item here.) Ah, adverb-free governance! How refreshing! Now, if we could just tackle the adjectives!
CENTRAL JERSEY
Fanwood: "With just two jobs cut, 68 sighs of relief" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Plainfield's budget is coming.
North Plainfield: "Edison man charged in burglary after DNA match"
Orange: "Fed up with crime, Housing Authority to replace complex"
Piscataway: "Pair, 12, charged in seven township burglaries"
Roselle: "Council approves acting police chief"
STATE
A.C.: "Harrah's invests $60M in restoring historic Dennis Hotel"
Corruption: "Feds seize documents from Ferriero, Oury" -- Bergen Record | Ledger | -- This is gonna be a big one. Time to cue up 'Love For Three Oranges'.
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities: "Lawsuit over excluding disabled from board"
Pothead Vigilantes: "Anti-drug ninjas' plan goes awry" -- Do I smell a movie?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama/McCain Cockroach Race: "McCain beats Obama in NJ race" -- With pix, if you want.
- The Conventions: "Tech puts the conventions up-closer than ever"
OF INTEREST
Olympics:
- Women's Soccer: "Jersey Girls sit atop the world" | "Families savor great day"
- Wrestling: "Cejudo captures gold and a piece of the American dream" -- Son of undocumenteds brings honor to US and himself.
