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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Man killed in drive-by shooting.. City Hall Annex: Backup without access.. Santiago suspension.. United Way rallies to fill Muhlenberg gaps..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice almost runs her pen out of ink: Jerry Green and the inspector brouhaha (including Councilor Burney), the budget presentation, a Verizon fix and a yellow switcheroo. Maria says 'Be at Evergreen today' or be square (tonight, actually). Olddoc reviews Jerry, crime and the budget presentation. At PEPtalk, Renata explains PTOs, PTAs, PACs, and more, and lists more events of note. PPS News prints the responses of Dr. Gallon to several questions posed last week. Assemblyman Green continues his attack on Councilor Storch. Has he never heard that people who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones?

Homicide: "Man killed in drive-by shooting last evening"
Chief Santiago: "Ex-chief given 2-day suspension"
Photo Contest: "Entries sought for library's 3rd photo contest"
Plainfield Area Humane Society: "Kruise for Kennels bike run set for Sunday"
United Way: "In wake of Muhlenberg closure, agencies come together to serve"

NAACP: "State's NAACP youth gather to focus on voter empowerment"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • VOTER REGISTRATION: The Plainfield Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity is conducting a voter registration drive on Wednesday and Thursdays from 5:00 - 8:45 PM at the Plainfield Public Library through October 9th. Members will provide voter registration forms and assistance for those not currently registered to vote. Info: Jerry Black, (908) 922-5898 or the Library's Bob Golon, (908) 757-1111 x132.

  • Today - 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!

  • Tomorrow - September 26. 9 PM. First Presidential Debate. UPDATE: Though McCain now wants to dodge it, Obama says he will show up. Stay tuned. Obama and McCain at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. Moderated by Jim Lehrer, anchor of The NewsHour on PBS. This debate will focus on foreign policy and national security.

  • Saturday - September 27. 9:30 AM - 3 PM. Book Sale at the Library. Mystery, romance, and other things you can't keep your hands off at the Plainfield Public Library this Saturday! Always a bountiful and interesting selection, plus your purchase (at bargain prices) helps fund program activities at the Library. How could you not? At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.
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  • Saturday - September 27. 9 AM - 1 PM. Tour: Architectural Treasures of Teale. A 19th century New Jersey architect who specialized in churches, Oscar S. Teale was also an amateur magician and a friend of Houdini. Teale designed several central New Jersey churches, four of which (plus his own home in North Plainfield's Washington Park Historic District) will be open for the tour. These include the First Unitarian Society, the 7th Day Baptist Church, Wilson Memorial Chapel in Watchung and the German Reformed Church in North Plainfield. Lunch and talk at FUSP included. Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. Checks may be made out to FUSP and mailed to FUSP, 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060.

  • Monday - September 29. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - September 30. 9 AM. 'Chamber Walk'. Members of the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce will be walking in the South Avenue shopping district to meet business owners and hear about their needs and concerns.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Property Taxes: "Union County taxes No. 9 in country" -- And edging up.

Biodiesel Fuel: "Old Newark refinery is redefined"
Bound Brook: "Board to vote on conversion from condos to multi-family homes" -- How far the market has gone.
Hillside: "Council, mayor feud over budget - again" -- McCoy vs. DeFilippo surrogates, round 4?
Kenilworth: "3 Dems file for Council race"
Linden: "Councilman gives up perk: city-paid Caddy"
Newark: "In non-partisan Council race, candidates imply Obama's backing"
St. Peter's Hospital: "2nd patient with Legionnaire's dies" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Union Twp.: "Four candidates for police director" -- Residents question having a director at all.


STATE

Corzine on Ethics: "Corzine acts to lift ethics in campaigns" -- Ledger | Gannett | ...;-)

BPU Scandal: "BPU case goes to jury"
Wayne Bryant Trial: "Witness: Bryant didn't check with watchdogs about conflicts"
Legislature: "Assembly plans vote on economy-boosting package"
State Lottery: "NJ's lottery operator fined $1.4M by D.C. in lottery fixing" -- If you can't trust the lottery, who can you?
Supremes: "Top Court chides judge for seeking job from litigants before him"
Toll Increases: "Show-and-tell at hearing fails to persuade all"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Bailout: "White House meeting may make or break plan" -- Barney Frank: 'We're rescuing the economy, not the McCain campaign'.

OF INTEREST
Crossword Puzzle Politics: "Crossword puzzles heavily favor Dems"

Roosevelt, NJ: "A town now divided" -- Founded by anti-religious Jews, now dealing with an influx of fervently Orthodox.
The Stent Wars: "Study: Drug-coated stents boost heart attack survival" -- Yet another study.

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Posted by Dan at 9:06 AM