South Ave. plan withdrawn.. Muhlenberg protests continue.. Maria: When did second language become a handicap?..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
>> PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER: South Avenue plan protested, withdrawn; Muhlenberg protests continue.
>> CRESCENT TIMES: Maria on speaking more than one language: When did it become a handicap?.
>> DOC'S POTPOURRI: Olddoc chills out on the Intracoastal Waterway today.
>> SAVE MUHLENBERG: "'Smart' hospital room tours area"
>> PPS NEWS: Dr. Bilal rolls out a plan for success at PHS.
>> PEPTALK: School supply shopping lists -- what a concept!.
>> PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS: Featuring New Jersey Wolves vs. Long Island Pit Bulls at Seidler Field.
>> PLAINFIELD TREES: The current post features the Black Walnut. The ones in my backyard are getting ripe.
Recycling Theaters: "Montclair's Wellmont to open as concert venue" -- And the Strand? You should take a look.
Teaching Certifications: "A Google certification?"
Soccer: "Red Bulls launch construction of Harrison stadium" -- 25,000 seats.
College Students & Binge Drinking: "College presidents push for drinking age review"
>> COUNCILOR STORCH: Currently, Storch reflects on auditors and pay-to-play, with some suggestions.
>> COUNCILOR BURNEY: Burney proposes budgeting for Spanish-language communications. -- Also see Maria's post above.
>> JERRY GREEN'S PAGE: No posts since Thursday, is the "Assemblyman" taking a break?.
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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 18. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Wednesday - August 20. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Thursday - August 21. 6 - 9 PM. 'Cruisin' Plainfield' Car & Bike Show. Got a classic car? Muscle car? Hog? Come on out and show off at 'Cruisin' Plainfield'. Or come out and look. Trophies. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID and G-Wiz Entertainment. Featuring DJ 'Stick Shift Eddie'. At Plainwood Square Park, South Avenue (by Cafe Vivace). Rain date: the following Thursday.
- Thursday - August 21. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Sunday - August 24. 4 PM. VWB 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.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Edison: "Schools vote on high holy day angers Jews"
Irvington: "Pair admit bribing ex-mayor"
North Plainfield:
- Licensing: "North Plainfield tightens tanning salon licensing"
- Murder: "Man convicted of 1999 murders of 2 Plainfield women wants retrial"
STATE
Corruption: "Hudson County architect admits zoning board payoffs" -- Not in Plainfield yet, thank God...
Merck: "Vioxx latest? 'Study' was a marketing maneuver"
NJ Pharma: "Industry forecast shaky despite surviving economy woes"
School Official Salaries: "Business officers join superintendents' suit"
State Police: "State Police reports on trooper punishment"
UMDNJ: "UMDNJ lays off 75 at all three sites"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama:
- John Farmer: "Cerebral Obama risks losing ordinary folks" -- Why Obama should study Adlai.
- "Is Obama reversing course again, this time on space?"
- Dem Veepstakes: "Enticing text messagers in a get-out-the-vote push"
- McCain:
Housing: "Starts probably fell to 17-year low in July" -- Including complete Bloomberg survey data.
IRS: "Lawyer charges IRS tried to keep him from aiding taxpayers"
OF INTEREST
Convention Parties: "Ethics thicket crimps convention events" -- What, no foie gras?!!
Nonprofits: "Some nonprofits push for Federal involvement" -- V3 Campaign website here.
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