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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Mayor as Muhlenberg monitor?.. Tree disease strikes Plainfield.. Abbott Schools update.. NJ corruption now has North, South divisions..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice points out BLS (bacterial leaf scorch) is attacking Plainfield trees. Olddoc proposes a neological honorific and has an eye out for westbound galleys. At PEPtalk, Renata notes upcoming parental involvement activities -- and a Borders Kids Party. Restore Muhlenberg notes the proposal by the state to give oversight of the Muhlenberg monitor group to Mayor Robinson-Briggs. Plainfield Sports News notes the Warriors have increased their win streak to five! Dont' miss the 'thrill' and 'excitement' of the Assemblyman writing today in yet another voice. Eat your heart out, Charlie McCarthy!

Muhlenberg: "Robinson-Briggs may take on managing Muhlenberg monitor group"
Uniform Crime Report: "NJ murders hit 5-year low" | Union County story here -- Report is here (PDF).
Fatal Hit-and-run: "Driver accused of leaving the scene" (starts end of 2nd paragraph)
 Abbott Districts --
 Schools Construction: "Schools construction chief steps down" -- Leaving unanswered questions about Plainfield school construction projects.
Immigration: "Fewer jobs spells fewer immigrants to NJ"
Ledger: "Union ratifies contract management wanted" -- Ledger | PolitickerNJ | -- Includes 100 buyouts.
Joe Santiago: "Santiago resigns rather than move to Trenton"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Obama Yard Sale 9/27: Per an email from Councilor Burney received Saturday, the Obama Yard Sale fundraiser has been cancelled in favor of continued voter turnout efforts. Those who may have dropped off items should call Councilor Burney at (908) 803-7606 to arrange for disposition.

  • Today - 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 Front Street (parking in rear). TY,B ;-)

  • Tomorrow - 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/.

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

  • Tomorrow - September 24. 8 PM. Special Council Meeting called by Mayor Robinson-Briggs. City Hall Library. The Mayor has called this meeting to present her Administration's FY2009 budget proposal to the Council. The public is most welcome, the Tree Commission meeting be damned.

  • 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!

  • Friday - September 26. 9 PM. First Presidential Debate. 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
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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

7th CD Race: "Bush visits NJ to raise cash for Lance campaign"
Kenilworth: "Road work will mean detours" -- Big time.


STATE

The Economy:
 Housing: "Amendments ease new rules"
BPU Scandal: "Concerns gave Fox little cause for pause" | "Judge removes co-worker as defendant"
Wayne Bryant Trial: "UMDNJ aide: Bryant quit showing up for work"
COAH: "Agency rescinds rebuilding fee for construction after disaster"
Corruption --
 Media: "Reporter under investigation for stealing state documents"
Obama: "Supremacist group blankets Roxbury with racist flyer" -- League of American Patriots.
Supremes: "State presses court to adopt federal rule on car searches" -- Ledger | Gannett |

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 The Economy --
 Iraq: "Patrols paid for by Americans increasingly unreliable"
Retail: "Retailers see miserable holiday season"
 Terrorism: "Poll: Most Americans think war on terrorism not being won"


OF INTEREST

Obituary: "John Peragallo, rebuilt organ of St. Patrick's Cathedral" -- And tended 400 organs in the metro area.
Health Care Spending: "Consumers Cut Health Spending, As Economic Downturn Takes Toll"

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Posted by Dan at 10:10 AM