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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Muhlenberg Foundation: No Solaris control.. House sale continues today.. Budget presentation Wednesday.. Taliban sabotages olddoc?

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Bernice notes a special Council meeting Wednesday (summoned by the Mayor) for the Administration to present its FY2009 budget proposal. Maria announces the arrival of Hispanic Heritage Month and ponders 'higher expectations'. Did the Taliban send Olddoc's Bamyian Buddhas into cyberspace? Restore Muhlenberg notes that the Muhlenberg Foundation is not under the control of Solaris.
Muhlenberg Foundation: "Muhlenberg donations will go to community"
Carjacking: "Jury convicts Plainfield man of carjacking, in 20 minutes"

Ledger: "Largest union, drivers, to vote Monday" | "Corzine weighs in" -- Without concessions, closure is set for January.

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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.

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

  • 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

North Plainfield: "Acquitted of murder, teen gets 8 years for cellphone theft" -- Ledger | Courier |
Newark: "Newark Screens gets needed bailout"
Affordable Housing: "Bernards offers affordable housing plan"


STATE

PolitickerNJ's Winners & Losers: "Winners & Losers, week ending 9/20/08"
Public Records: "Judge holds League of Municipalities not subject to OPRA"
Rutgers: "Sports issues spur naming of CFO"

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Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 The Economy --
 Afghanistan: "Modernized Taliban thrives on U.S. watch"

OF INTEREST

Utopianism: "Fairhope, Ala., builds on utopian foundation" -- Similar to Berkeley Heights' 'Free Acres' colony.
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Posted by Dan at 9:39 AM