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Thursday, September 18, 2008

City pastor arrested in child sex case.. Muhlenberg tops JFK in hospital 'Report Card'.. City Hall restoration resumes.. East 9th Street accident..

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East 9th Street Accident, photo: Crescent Times.

Bernice notes that work has restarted on the City Hall restoration, and that school improvement team visits begin today. Maria reports a doozy of an accident on East 9th Street, the Planning Board agenda, and a comment on not posting a comment -- yet. Olddoc: Too early to be angry, decides Council scheduling of a meeting for the High Holy Days is ignorant, not insensitive; plus some pix of Lincoln Memorial and UVa Rotunda. Restore Muhlenberg highlights the differing scores of Muhlenberg and JFK on the just-issued hosptial report cards. PEPtalk, moving right along in the alphabet, brings us to today's word: Collaboration. At Plainfield Sports News, we learn the Warriors are fighting for a playoff spot, and Plainfield lost in girls' soccer to Scotch Plains. Scotch Plains!?!

Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg tops JFK in state performance review" -- With links to individual Report Cards.
Sex Assault: "Plainfield pastor accused of molesting six girls"
Schools: Dr. Gallon and PHS principal Bilal are eager to erase the 'persistently dangerous' label -- Courier story today, not online yet.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Obama Yard Sale 9/27: Items Needed. Items are needed for an Obama Yard Sale fundraiser Councilor Rashid Burney is holding on Saturday, September 27. Items that will sell for at least $25 are desired -- small appliances or electronics, furniture, decorative accessories, art, musical instruments, rugs, exercise equipment, etc. Items may be dropped off at The Burney Group, Realtors, 1320 South Avenue, during normal business hours. Furniture can be dropped off directly at Councilor Burney's home, 1127 Watchung Avenue (corner of Kensington Avenue). Any questions, call Councilor Burney at (908) 803-7606.

  • Today - September 18. 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.

  • Monday - September 22. 9 AM. Rally For Abbott Funding. People are rallying from all over the state in support of funding for Abbott District initiatives: Full-day kindergarten, Pre-school for all 3- and 4-year-olds, Drop-out prevention programs, college transition and school-to-work programs. At the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Market Street, Trenton. Contact: Abbott Leadership, (973) 353-3560.

  • Tuesday - September 23. 6:30 PM. Block Associations Meeting. Join with neighborhood activists from block and neighborhood associations throughout the city to share information, common concerns and coordinate plans. At United Presbyterian Church, 525 East 7th Street (parking in rear).

  • Wednesday - September 24. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Chamber Business Card Exchange. The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce kicks off the Fall season with its first business card exchange. Free to members, $10/non-members. At The Incubator, 320 Park Avenue. RSVP to (908) 315-0838 or email rsvp@positivelyplainfield.org/.

  • Wednesday - September 24. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Thursday - September 25. 7 PM. Superintendent's Town Hall Meeting. The Superintendent and other district leaders will share the exciting programs and activities planned for the new school year, and engage the community in a dialog. Hosted by Superintendent Steve Gallon III. At Evergreen School, corner of Evergreen Avenue and Edgewood Terrace. All are welcome!
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Berkeley Heights: "Bond vote delayed in fire truck purchase"
Green Brook: "Bank robber faces federal charges" -- Courier | Ledger |
South Bound Brook: "Ex-police chief sues, claiming retaliation for blowing whistle on mayor"
Union County: "Prosecutor forming task force to address unsolved homicides"


STATE

Corzine: "Internal poll shows most voters question his integrity" -- PolitickerNJ | Ledger |
U.S. Senate Race: "Lautenberg ahead of little-known whatshisface"
Wayne Bryant Trial: "Witness details creating bogus job for Bryant"
Corruption: "Passaic councilman arrested in graft probe" -- Herald News | Ledger |
Joblessness: "Jersey unemployment at 5-year high"
Pension Funds: "A soundly managed state pension fund" -- OpEd in today's Ledger by state's director of investment.
Toll Hikes: "GOP and Dems wrangle over veto power"
Waterloo Village: "Artifacts being auctioned to help pay off debts"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 The Economy: For constant updates, check here: Bloomberg | WSJ | NYTimes | CNBC |
Bush & The Economy: "GOP hits Bush on economic troubles" -- Car 54, where are you?

OF INTEREST
Rosenberg Spy Case: "Father was spy, sons conclude with regret" -- And then there is the crime against Ethel...

BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |

Posted by Dan at 7:47 AM