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PLAINFIELD
LIVE COVERAGE OF THE DEM CONVENTION:
SEE FEEDS IN PLAINFIELD TODAY'S RIGHT-HAND SIDEBAR
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
>> PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER: Bernice reflects on power in Charlotte's Soprano State, Grace's carillon and peaches, and a Mantis' lunch.
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria toasts PHS' improved ranking in NJ Monthly and tips off some Social Studies help.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Don't miss olddoc's dissection of tax exempt Plainfield properties, or the pix from Amsterdam and the Isle of Guernsey.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: "Muhlenberg in study on 'preventable' hospital stays"
>> PPS NEWS: The district's latest newsletter is available online (PDF).
>> PEPTALK: Renata revs up with a call to all Plainfield schools for a shoutout!, and a special challenge (with prize) to Cedarbrook School. And don't miss the uniform coupons -- Spanish and English.
>> 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.
Senior, Disabled Transport: "More money needed for program, Assemblyman says"
Blue Cross Conversion: "Horizon Blue Cross seeks change for the green" -- Letter, Dr. Raj Gupta.
>> COUNCILOR STORCH: Councilor Storch gets feedback for 'attacking' city's auditors. But, did he?.
>> COUNCILOR BURNEY: Among some gorgeous photos of the Canadian Rockies, Councilor Burney posts a letter from Commisisoner Howard to Solaris on the Muhlenberg closing. The Councilor is an Obama delegate to the Democratic National Convention next week in Denver.
>> JERRY GREEN'S PAGE: Ignoring the law and 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
- 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 25. 6:30 PM. 'Restore Muhlenberg' Coalition Meeting. POP and other Muhlenberg activists continue the struggle for Plainfield's historic hospital. POP attorney Bennet Zurofsky will be present; last week's Council resolutions will be discussed as well as plans for the next steps. At the duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. All are welcome!
- Today - August 25. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tomorrow - 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!
- Wednesday - August 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Thursday - 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
7th District Congressional Race: "Candidates differ on Iran" -- A truly odd story...was it an interview? an editorial meeting? a cut-and-paste?
Bound Brook: "Sign ordinance enforcement leaves boro in the dark"
STATE
Corzine: "In Denver, Corzine has his eye on '09"
Dem Convention: "Youngest Jersey delegate, 19"
Foreclosure Help: "On eve of foreclosure, a mother finds help in the system"
Real Estate: "North Jersey: Foreclosures triple, sales plummet" -- Bergen, Passaic counties had been immune until recently.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: John Farmer: "Obama's fortunes ride on convention performance"
- Dem Convention: See feeds in Plainfield Today right sidebar.
OF INTEREST
Energy Conservation: "State refuses to license Long Branch man's electric moped"
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