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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

City appeals Muhlenberg closure.. Dan moving to Australia.. Arrests in 2 Plainfield murders.. Johnson-Tucker takes charge.. County needs spelling help

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice notes the City is filing an appeal over Muhleberg's closing -- and gets geyser pix on Watchung. Olddoc also comments on the appeal -- and thanks Councilor Burney for posting the document (see the Burney post here). At Save Muhlenberg, a look at how unprepared for a disaster we are, and the documents the state failed to provide the public for the June hearing.
Muhlenberg: "Plainfield to file notice of appeal over closing" -- One small step for mankind?

Schools: "Johnson-Tucker ready to take charge at new academy" -- The Academy for Academic and Civic Development.
2007, 2008 Murders: "Two men arrested in separate Plainfield murders"
 McGreeveys: "Frustrated judge gives Matos deadline on fraud charge"
Firefighting Tools: "Grant gets laptops for fire trucks" -- Allowing firefighters to access info about owner, building at the scene.
'Open Government': "Hillside debates plan that tops them all"
Remembering Nida Thomas: "Stylish and influential, she oversaw desegregation of NJ schools"
Pay-to-Play: Editorial, CN: "Pay to play limits are needed everywhere"

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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.

  • 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.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Union County: "'Name That Foal' winner" -- And the winner is NOT Union County -- we pay a lot of money and they don't know the difference between 'complementary' and 'complimentary'? Sheesh.

Edison: "Township may eliminate cop-hiring tests" -- Looking to entice cops from other departments?
Metuchen: "Borough Council sessions go online"
MusicFest: "GOP cites 'F bombs', expense accounting for storm-cancelled event"
Roselle: "Dads show dedication to education"
South Plainfield: "Mayor urges Republican ethics rules"


STATE

2009 Governor's Race: "Christie urged to take on Corzine"
Cell Towers: "Cell Towers & Green Acres: Perfect Together?"
Nurse Kills Patient: "Nurse charged in heart patient's death" -- Used a paralytic.
Obama Fundraiser: "Bon Jovi event netted Obama campaign $4.1M"
Permit Extension Act: "Corzine quietly signs pro-builder permit bill" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Voter Registration Mess: "State computers louse up voter registration effort" -- Thousands told they're not registered when they are.
Wayne Bryant Trial: "Jury selection begins in trial of ex-Senator"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
  • Obama: "Obama's interview with Olbermann on Countdown" -- Video.
  • McCain: "Out of bounds! McCain attack ad gets facts wrong." -- McClatchy papers does some fact checking.
  • Palin: The latest at PALINDROME: Palin's stand on key issues outlined, WashPost details how she charged the state for spending nights at home (and more) and she makes her first big gaffe remarking on Fannie and Freddie. Want to understand more about Palin's religious background? Here's an overview and a video documentary on 'Third Wave' churches.
Fannie/Freddie Fallout: "Rescue imperils some of nation's largest banks" -- Fannie/Freddie holdings now essentially worthless.
Voter Registration: "Registration by students raises cloud of consequences"


OF INTEREST
1st Infantry Division: "Army, Sears clothing deal irks lawmakers"
Ballot Tampering: "Arizona official arrested for challenging tampered ballots" -- McCain country.
UAL Flap: "How an Internet time warp blindsided United Airlines"

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Posted by Dan at 10:11 AM