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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Meltdown hits Plainfield.. 4th shooting, Police response.. Surprise development proposal.. Connolly: Dismiss RICO suit.. Olddoc's wish for 5769..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes police response to the recent wave of shootings, bragging rights for Tax Collector Glavan (though not the 97% previously cited by her boss), and a surprise development proposal. Maria wonders what will City Hall be sacrificing in the current financial crisis. Olddoc cites two dangerous days -- on Wall Street, and reading Jerry Green's page -- and notes the advent of the Jewish High Holy Days with a wish for the Plainfield community -- La shana tova. At PEPtalk, Renata reports on an outstanding 08-09 inaugural PEP meeting last night. Plainfield Sports News reports the Plainfield Vikings hosted the Raritan Bay Cougars at Seidler this weekend, and...read on. Plainfield tree guru has a new post on Red Oaks, helping you keep your reds and whites sorted (oaks, not wines!). Assemblyman Green shares with us that he has been cited 'legislator of the year' by the NJ Apartment Association.

Shooting No. 4: "4th victim in 5 days shot on his porch" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Word in the street: A Hispanic male.
Connolly Properties: "Motion filed to dismiss RICO lawsuit over rental properties"

Paperless Council Meetings: "Bloomfield going 'green' with paperless Council documents"
Gun Laws: "Court strikes down J.C. law limiting gun purchases"
Police Transfer Program: "Hillside hires four transfer police officers" -- Plainfield has participated in program.

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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 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.

  • Tomorrow - October 1. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - October 1. 7:30 PM. (OPRA) Finding Out: How to Exercise Your Right to Obtain Public Records. Understand NJ's public records law and make it work for you. Speakers: Guy Baehr, Rutgers professor and former Ledger reporter; Tina Renna, chairperson, Union County Watchdog Association; and John Paff, citizen-activist. Sponsors include Rutgers Dept. of Journalism and the NJ Foundation for Open Government. At the Rutgers Student Center, Room 410. College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick. The symposium is free and open to the public and Rutgers students.

  • Thursday - October 2. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Thursday - October 2. 9 PM. Vice Presidential Candidates Debate. Biden and Palin at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Moderated by Gwen Ifill, senior correspondent on The NewsHour. The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics.

  • Friday - October 3. 8 AM - 2 PM. First Union County Green Conference. A one-stop resource for businesses and local government officials to get the most from new 'green' products, services and funding opportunities. Workshops include: Green Grants, Alternative Energy & Conservation, LEED Certification, and Green Shared Services. At Kean University's Downs Hall. Registration: $25, includes breakfast and lunch. More information here, and registration form here (PDF).

  • Friday - October 3. 7 PM. Girl Scout Information and Recruitment Evening. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Come learn how you and your daughter can get involved in an organization that helps girls become leaders, learn about themselves, and serve their community. Children welcome. Light refreshments will be served. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Information: Call Fatima Latif at (908) 232-3236 x1218. FREE.

  • Saturday - October 4. 9 AM - 3 PM. Annual Hispanic Health Fair. Sponsored by the Coalition of Hispanic Physicians. Screenings for: Vision; Pap and breast exams; HIV; Bone density; and Hypertension. Mini-lectures in Spanish by Coalition doctors. Refreshments, music, face painting, clown. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. All are welcome. FREE.

  • Saturday - October 4. 10 AM - Noon. New Democrats Fall Get-Together. New Democrats for Plainfield will gather to elect its leadership team, socialize and discuss the 2009 elections, which will include Mayor, 4th Ward Council seat, Democratic City Committee, and Assembly. A continental breakfast will be served. At duCret Art School, 1038 Central Avenue (park in the rear).

  • Saturday - October 4. 11 AM - 3 PM. Millions More Multicultural Health Fair. Sponsored by the Plainfield LOC of the Millions More Movement Ministry of Health. Health screenings, dental screenings, free health information. At the Respect For Life Cetner, 407 Watchung Avenue. All are welcome. FREE.

  • Saturday - October 4. 7 PM - Midnight. Plainfield Symphony's 'Fall Festival'. With a bountiful buffet, libations galore and marvelous music, the Symphony puts the fun in fundraiser at this gala event. At the historic home of Tom & Julie Shortridge, 996 Hillside Avenue. $75/person. To order tickets, call Brenda Anderson at (908) 757-5363 or email brendamaryanderson@hotmail.com.

  • Sunday - October 5. 1 - 3 PM. FOSH: Annual Blessing of the Animals. Plainfield pets and their families and friends gather at Leland Avenue Park (the Cook School Pond) to schmooze and romp. Animals will be blessed at 2 PM. Every year finds interesting new pets -- what will it be this year? Come out and see. FREE.

  • Sunday - October 5. 1 - 3 PM. Book Signing: Union County Black Americans. Plainfield's own Ethel Washington signs her important Union County book. Also featured: Jews of Weequahic, Jews of Morris, and South Orange Revisited. At the Livingston Barnes & Noble, 112 Eisenhower Parkway. (973) 758-1317.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Bridgewater Commons: "Ex-trooper admits fencing stolen Rolexes"
Sandy Hook: "Court ruling helps plan to develop Ft. Hancock"
St. Peter's Hospital: "Legionnaire's disease traced to oncology department" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Suliga Civil Suit: "Suliga's widow tells court of her loss"


STATE

NJ & Market Meltdown: "Corzine expects more budget cuts"
BPU Scandal: "Jury hung in whistleblower case"
FamilyCare: "State and feds tangle in court over kids' healthcare"
Pension Reforms: "Corzine signs pension reforms into law"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Bailout --
 Iraq: "For US and Sunni allies, a turning point: takeover by Shi'a government"
Market Meltdown: "Lehman demise triggered cash crunch around globe"
U.S. Attorney Firings: "Mukasey appoints special prosecutor" -- Criminal activity.


OF INTEREST
Hard Times: "Those who remember the Depression fear its return" -- Have we lost the lessons learned?
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |

Posted by Dan at 10:33 AM