Crime stats reliable?.. Vicious mugging, home invasion.. Bernice on the Forum... Maria on BOE's IT.. Olddoc pursued by GOP and Dems..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
>> PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER: Bernice on the forum: Crime down, Muhlenberg battle continues, Peck on budget.
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria on the schools' IT department. 34 employees?.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Olddoc is on both parties' snail and email lists, and some more great pix.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: "Muhlenberg the talk of mayor's forum"
>> PPS NEWS: The district is implementing 'Global Connect' districtwide this fall.
>> PEPTALK: Renata profiles the PEP squad -- herself, George Rivera, and Michelle Curry.
>> PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS: Featuring the Plainfield Cardinals (PW) vs. the East Orange Rams.
>> PLAINFIELD TREES: Greg Palermo's new post turns our attention to bugs -- and why we should hug them.
Assault & Robbery: "Man, 82, beaten and robbed at home" -- Courier | Ledger |
Liquor License: "Council stymies new license for old Open Fifth location"
Parole Violation: "Plainfield man, wanted in Florida, being held for extradition"
HealthNet: "Insurer pays $41M for overcharging NJ customers" -- Is one of city employees' insurers.
>> COUNCILOR STORCH: Councilor Storch gets feedback for 'attacking' city's auditors. But, did he?.
>> COUNCILOR BURNEY: Councilor Burney, an Obama delegate, is posting to a Courier News blog while at the Democratic National Convention. See here or the link in the right-hand column on Plainfield Today.
>> JERRY GREEN'S PAGE: The Assemblyman post of last Thursday, attacking Councilor Storch over the issue of group homes is still up, though he's had time to get yet another story in the Courier today.
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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.
- Today - August 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Tomorrow - August 28. 7 PM. Superintendent's Town Hall Meeting. The Superintendent and other district leaders will share the exciting programs and activities planned for the new school year, and engage the community in a dialog. Hosted by Superintendent Steve Gallon III. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in the lot on Spooner Avenue). All are welcome!
CENTRAL JERSEY
Bound Brook: "Union purchases ad to counter DPW layoffs"
EWR: "Port Authority, FAA fight over slot auction"
South Plainfield: "Wheels still spinning over truck ban"
STATE
Census: "Jersey has richest counties, poorest cities"
SATs: "One of two courses a predictor for Jersey girls and college"
Strahan Divorce: "Appeals court finds for Michael in divorce ruling"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Dem Convention --
- Clinton: John Farmer: "Clinton shows where her loyalty now lies" -- It was a GREAT speech!
- Analysis: "Obama campaign learns from mistakes of others"
- Corzine: "Corzine wants Jersey to stand with Obama"
- Menendez: "Menendez: Wallflower at the prom"
- Biden: "Bloggers weigh in: Wise choice or first mistake?"
OF INTEREST
Ugly Door Contest: "South Plainfield man's door is No. 2" -- I once did a 'Doors of South Plainfield' poster when working in real estate. Contest website here.
Credit Cards: "More people abandon plastic for a 'cash diet'"
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