Mayor at Convention, leaves headache in Plainfield.. Schools forum: Bernice, Maria, Courier.. Blogs vs. forums..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
>> PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER: Bernice on school forum: mostly deja vu; distinguishes between blogs and forums; and in praise of cosmos.
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria on Dr. Gallon's town halls, and thanks to Renata and Bernice.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Olddoc reflects on Obama, MLK, and McCain; plus more intriguing pix.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: News about the struggle to restore Muhlenberg Hospital.
>> PPS NEWS: A photo gallery of the 'Back to School Jam'; save-the-date: Abbott Schools rally.
>> PEPTALK: Renata reminds parents and teachers it's time to shop.
>> 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.
Schools: "Superintendent unveils 3-year strategic plan"
Route 22 Flooding: "Relief is on the way for flooding at Mountainside"
>> 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 Convention. See here or the link in the right-hand column on Plainfield Today.
>> JERRY GREEN'S PAGE: The Assemblyman's post of last Thursday, attacking Councilor Storch over the issue of group homes is still up.
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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.
- Monday - September 1 (Labor Day). 11 AM - 5 PM. Free Back-to-School Haircuts/Hairdos. Barbers and stylists donate free boys' haircuts and girls' hairdos. Sponsors: Fathers Against Guns and Elm-West Residents Association, with special donations by BOE members Bridget Rivers and Christian Estevez. At the Liberty Village Community Center, 205 Liberty Street. (Girls note: Hair must be washed and blow-dried.)
Tuesday- September 2. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Cancelled by order of Council President Gibson.- Thursday - September 4. Noon - 2 PM. Music In The Plaza. A Latin Festival, featuring the music of David Cedeno. At the Union County Office Building Plaza, West Front Street and Park Avenue. FREE.
- Saturday - September 6. 10 AM - 4 PM. 45th Annual Plainfield Outdoor Festival of Art. Showcasing fine arts and crafts, local artists, music, dance and food. With a special children's art table and kid activities. At Library Park. Sponsor: City of Plainfield. FREE.
- Monday - September 8. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday - September 13. 4:30 - 7:30 PM. 8th Annual 'Wine Discovery'. One of Plainfield's 'must-attend' events, the annual wine tasting raises funds in support of the Plainfield Public Library's literacy and program needs. Sponsor: Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gearhart 1039 Rahway Road. Tickets: $75/person advance, $85 at the door. There is also an exclusive tour of this magnificent home from 2:00 - 3:00 PM Tickets for the tour (including the wine tasting) are $85/person in advance and $95 at the door. Info: (908) 757-2305.
STATE
Bergen County Boss Ferriero: "High-profile in Denver despite FBI probe"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Dem Convention --
- John Farmer: "48 years later, mirroring JFK" | "They did 'unity', now comes the hard part"
- Bob Braun: "A Rocky Mountain high"
- Jersey Watch Parties: "A night 'bigger than words can express'"
- Jersey Delegation: "Choi, Edison mayor, shares personal journey"
OF INTEREST
College Life: "Dorm stuff 101: Xbox, iPods and flat-screen TVs"
Jersey Books: "Edison teacher has a gem of a book"
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