Appeal shows mayor confused, ill-prepared; Solaris confident.. Bernice and Maria on mayoral race: Sharon v. Anonymous.. Dr. Fertig's OpEd up--at last.
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice notes that Mayor Robinson-Briggs is already campaigning for reelection, takes a pass on the BOE, and shows that if a tree falls in the forest of Lot 7, everyone notices. Maria notes 'Anonymous' for mayor -- hooray! Olddoc cites the mayor's willingness to withdraw the appeal on Muhlenberg, raising the question of a flim-flam -- check out the Oslo pix! Renata is back in full-swing at PEPtalk, with a youth-driven report and an invitation to volunteer with the Girl Scouts. At Save Muhlenberg, Dr. Brian Fertig's impassioned OpEd of last Sunday is online, and a link to the city's appeal of the Muhlenberg closure.
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Muhlenberg: "Solaris confident as Plainfield files appeal"
Al Dixon Celebrity Golf Classic: "Golf event benefits Housing Authority programs for kids"
Tree Laws: "Battle over replacing or paying for trees cut down goes to NJ's top court"
Televised Council Meetings: "Hillside Council finally agrees to live cable broadcasts"
Recycled Movie Palace: "Montclair's 1922 Wellmont reopens as concert venue" -- Have you noticed the Strand lately?
Crimefighting: "Citizen videos and photos of crimes can now be uploaded to NYC police"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Screenshot of calendar from the Plainfield website, taken this morning.
- Tomorrow - September 11. 7th Anniversary of 9/11. As has been my custom, I will be roving the city tomorrow taking pictures of flag displays which will be posted later. No commemoration of the anniversary appears on the City's website calendar.
- Saturday - September 13. 11 AM - 3 PM. 9th Annual PMUA Environmental Fair. Activities for kids of all ages. Environmental information, equipment displays. Music. Food. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. FREE. (Rain date, September 27).
- Saturday - September 13. 2 - 4 PM. Book Signing: 'Plainfield's History & Architecture'. Long awaited, local historians John Grady and Dotte Pollard will be on hand to autograph copies of their newly-released pictorial history of Plainfield. (I'll be reviewing this sumptuous book during the week. -- Dan) You won't want to miss this event -- stock up with several for your holiday gift list. At Borders bookstore, Watchung Square Mall. FREE.
- Saturday - September 13. 3:00 PM. PSO's Annual FREE Children's Concert. Kids and families alike will delight at the featured 'Phil Harmonic and His Fabulous Orchestra' by David Rimelis. Guest conductor: Michael Avagliano. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. Donations of school supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, etc.) are welcome and will go to students at the Queen City Academy charter school. Information: (908) 561-5140.
- Saturday - September 13. 3 PM. Obama Rally and HQ Grand Opening. Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Newark Mayor Cory Booker have been invited by Assemblyman Jerry Green to rally local forces for the November election. The local Democratic HQ will also celebrate its grand opening. Come out. Sign up. Work for change. Democratic HQ is at 311 East Front Street. All are welcome.
- 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 3:30 - 4:30 PM Tickets for the tour (including the wine tasting) are $85/person in advance and $95 at the door. Info: (908) 757-2305.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Newark: "Newark gets $2M grant for prisoner re-entry programs"
North Plainfield: "Man seized after 4-hour standoff at North Drive Apartments" -- Ledger | Courier |
Route 22: "Freeholders authorize bus shelters for shuttles along 'Island'"
South Plainfield: "Truck route committee to continue meeting"
STATE
Ferriero and Oury Indicted -- Another high-profile corruption case, the Bergen County Dem chair.
- PolitickerNJ: "PolitickerNJ's Ferriero coverage page" -- They broke the indictment story.
- Bergen Record: "Feds say Ferriero bragged of influence" -- With a link to the indictment here.
- Bergenfield: "Mayor says officials failed to vet grants firm linked to Oury, Ferriero"
- Ledger: "Dem power broker indicted on corruption charges"
Rutgers Stadium: "Stadium fundraising falls far short of goal"
Schools Construction: "Despite Tight Economy, NJ Presses On With School Projects"
Veterans for Education: "New group signifies vets in college have different needs, interests"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Dems: "Obama sharpens his silver tongue"
- GOP: "Palin aides defend billing state for time at home"
- Palin: The latest at PALINDROME: No less than the Wall Street Journal lights into Palin and McCain over the 'Bridge to Nowhere' which she supported and now says she didn't. That list of books Palin wanted banned - it's an urban legend.
- "Obama, McCain have skein of ties to mortgage giants"
- "'House of cards' books prompted takeover" -- From Bloomberg News.
OF INTEREST
Obituary: "W. D. Mohammed, 'Brother Imam.' African-American Muslim leader" -- ChicagoTrib | Ledger |
9/11 Education: "Teaching NJ students to re-examine 9/11's lessons"
Kids & Sewing: "Fabricland among stores offering teens 'Project Runway' experience"
Religious Garb at Work: "Muslim cop fights for her scarf" -- Cites landmark Newark case.
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