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Monday, September 22, 2008

Plainfielder saving capitalism as we know it?.. Bernice notes a school inquiry.. Maria ponders calendar cha-cha-cha.. New blogs: McWilliams and Mapp

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Housekeeping note: I have added links to the blogs of City Council candidates Annie McWilliams and Adrian Mapp. Bernice notes OFAC scrutiny of the Wayne Schools, whose former BA, Gary Ottman, returned to the Plainfield district in January. Maria wonders if scheduling an events calendar for a school is a cha-cha-cha. Olddoc notes another town's history of race relations. PPS News points to the Courier story on celebrating long-serving employees. What that, an ad? Hmmm. Plainfield Sports News sends word from Seidler Field...close, but no cigar.
Schools: "District honors long-time teachers, administrators"

Abbott Districts: "State suit puts Abbott schools in the balance"
Author: "Plainfield Library's assistant director authors NJ baseball book" -- That would be Bob Golon. Congrats!
Civics Education: "A solid education in civics is essential to democracy"

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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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Wednesday - 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!
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Freeholders: "Parking is improved, but who is watching out for the taxpayers?"
Linden: "Linwood Inn removed from redevelopment plan" -- After protest, publicity.
Piscataway: "Banned books to be celebrated"
Piscataway: "Budget proposes job cuts"


STATE

(Breaking) The Economy: "Corzine sets NJ economic summit for this afternoon" -- Check out those comments!
Passaic: "City dedicates street to the ones it loves: The Shirelles"
Toll Hikes: "Corzine to skip latest round of toll hike debate" -- He's running all right. Away.

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 The Economy --
Plainfield?: "Will a Plainfielder save capitalism as we know it?"
Politico: "Bailout backlash builds across the board"
Financial Times: "Tensions mount over bail-out"
McClatchy: "Can you trust a Wall Street veteran with a Wall Street bailout?"
Time: "OK, that brings us up to $1.314 trillion. Next item?"
Portfolio: "How on earth will these things be priced?"

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