Muhlenberg: Surrender and dismemberment?.. Bernice on the Hispanic Commission.. Olddoc rakes Jerry over the coals.. Maria ponders the Community Garden
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
>> PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER: Bernice discusses the Hispanic Commission. Why hasn't it happened?.
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria salutes Greg Palermo's bug post, and posts pix of the Community Garden's sad fate.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Olddoc's headline on his Muhlenberg post, 'Bye Buy Muhlenberg' should get a prize, as well as his feisty pushback on the Assemblyman's group home rant.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: "What's next for Muhlenberg?"
>> PPS NEWS: The district's latest newsletter is available online (PDF).
>> PEPTALK: Renata posts a 10% off school clothing coupon -- check it out.
>> PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS: Featuring New Jersey Wolves vs. Long Island Pit Bulls at Seidler Field.
>> PLAINFIELD TREES: Greg Palermo's new post turns our attention to bugs -- and why we should hug them.
Schools: "PHS principal has big goals"
YMCA Weight Loss Contest: "Losers are the real winners here" -- Another group forming.
Woodland Avenue Murder: "Two indicted in South Plainfield murder" -- Across from the West 9.
Verizon vs. Comcast: "FIOS starts to catch on" -- It's being strung in Plainfield, but service? View map here.
US Aid to Cities - Bob Herbert: "Mayors: Washington has abandoned us"
>> 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.
- Tomorrow - August 24. 4 PM. VWB Historic District 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
Countywatchers: "John Bury ruminates on the election process" -- Interesting take on elections by a Kenilworth resident.
New Brunswick: "Overtime meter fines to jump to $35"
STATE
Eminent Domain: "Long Branch appeals to Supreme Court" -- Was 'blight' properly defined?
Pensions: "New analysis adds $551M to shortfall"
Privacy Rights: "Court rules data mining firm must pay to remove SS numbers" -- On 8M pages of documents.
State Pension Investments: "Court OKs plan to invest in hedge funds"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "It's Biden" -- NYTimes | WashPost | Politico |
- NJ Dems: "Corzine: Dems will tip hat to Hillary, unite behind Obama"
- Analysis: "As Dems gather, liberal positions gain in popularity"
- Dem Convention: "Organizers stingy with guest credentials?"
- McCain: "McCain to air McBiden ad praising him"
- The 'Evangelical Interviews' - Kathleen Parker: "The candidates submit, a principle suffers"
Fannie/Freddie: "Vigil on Fannie & Freddie" -- WashPost | NYTimes |
ICE: "'No jail' offer withdrawn" -- Some say it was a flop.
OF INTEREST
hydroxBrands: "Shelved Brands Start to Look Tempting" -- Yum! Hydrox!
Socially Responsible Investing: "How did PaxWorld get into guns, booze and gambling?"
Verizon Wireless: "Talks of search deal with Google"
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