Solaris plan comes into focus.. 2008 Library photo contest.. New YMCA playground.. McGreevey divorce final, finally..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice on shopping and this year's Library photo contest.
Crescent Times: See here for Maria's review of the YMCA's new playground -- plus pix.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc on Solaris' plans and lessons from Egypt.
Save Muhlenberg: "Westfield Leader: Muhlenberg closure increases Trinitas births"
PPS News: See here for today's -- yes Saturday's -- announcement of a Town Hall meeting Superintendent Gallon is hosting August 28.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's series on 'Understanding the K-8 model' - Part 2.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.
McGreevey Divorce: "No alimony for Matos" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Here are the decree and the separate opinion (PDFs).
Soldier's Death: "Plainfield soldier found dead in Texas swimming pool"
Plainfield Trees: The current post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second installment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "Assemblyman Jerry Green" comments here on school-related issues.
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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 9. 9 AM - 3 PM. (Rain or shine.) Cleveland Avenue Block-long Yard Sale. Tons of household items, furniture, small appliances, decorative accessories -- great variety and great bargains! Sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Parking available in city lot across the street. FREE.
- Tomorrow - August 10. 1:30 PM. India Day Parade and Festival. Celebrating the 61st anniversary of India's independence. Parade on Oak Tree Road between North Wood Avenue and Route 27. Festival from 5 - 8 PM at St. Cecilia's Church, 45 Wilus Way, Iselin. FREE.
- Monday - August 11. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday - August 12. 1 - 5 PM. 18th Annual PHC Health Fair. Featuring screenings, health education and family entertainment, this year's fair coincides with the last day of Muhlenberg as an acute-care hospital. At the Neighborhood Health Center, Rock and Myrtle Avenues.
- Wednesday - August 13. 7 - 9 PM. Congressman Frank Pallone: A Community Forum. Topics will include the economy, healthcare, energy (including drilling off NJ's shore), the environment. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Info: (732) 249-8892. The public is invited.
- Monday - August 18. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
STATE
Corzine/Katz Emails: "Corzine appeals email ruling"
OPRA: "Judge: League of Municipalities may be subject to OPRA"
Rutgers: "IRS checking into Rutgers retirement accounts"
Scam: "Churchgoers conned by Vick 'financial advisor'" -- Record | AP | Ledger | -- 35%/week return?! Who could fall for that?
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Dem Convention: John Farmer: "Spotlight on Clinton could put Obama at risk"
- GOP Convention: "Cheney will address convention"
John Edwards: "Admits he lied about affair" | "Ex-finance chair made payments to woman"
Georgia: "Russia launches aerial assault on Georgia"
OF INTEREST
Illegal Immigrant Trials: "Scripted trials for Postville detainees under fire"
Political Signs: "NJ town to repeal law restricting sign display"
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