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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Crime: Make dots. Connect.. Last day to register.. Maria fills in some blanks.. Renata: Black and blue but still standing.. Pillars B&B profiled..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:


Illustration, PBS.
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reminds it's the last day to register for the presidential election. Maria fills in some blanks PPS News left and reminds us to enjoy the pleasant Fall days. Olddoc invites you to inspect a sacred site near Inverness, Scotland. Druid? Pict? PEPtalk's Renata reports she is 'Black and Blue but still standing'.

The Pillars: "Bed and Breakfast is pillar of Plainfield community"
Mayor's Bodyguards, CN Editorial: "There's a limit to mayoral safety plan"
Letter, CN: Joyce A. Phipps: "No free trade deals without human rights guarantees"

FHA Mortgages in NJ: "More people find refuge with FHA mortgages"
Gift Card Fees: "Footlocker being sued over 'dormancy' fees on unused gift cards"
Justice Ginsburg at Princeton: "Ruth Bader Ginsburg on constitutional law" -- Free, public invited.
PBA Theft: "Cop charged with stealing from PBA"
Road Repairs: "Rising cost of asphalt causes cancellation of $250M in projects"
'Street Names': "Legal maneuvering over using 'street names' at Lakewood trial"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES: The following street patterns changed 10/9/2008 as a result of ongoing NJT overpass work on the Raritan Valley line --

    • CLOSED: Central Avenue [Northbound/Southbound].
    • OPEN:
      • Southbound: Madison Avenue, New Street.
      • Northbound: Liberty Street.
      • All underpasses East of Madison and West of Liberty.

  • Today - October 14. Last day to REGISTER to vote for the November General (Presidential) Election. Information: Union County Board of Elections, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208. (908) 527-4121.

  • Today - October 14. 7 PM. Stender/Lance Debate. One-hour debate, live, Channel 12 News.

  • Today - October 14. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - October 15. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - October 15. 9 PM. Third Presidential Debate. Obama and McCain at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Moderated by Bob Schieffer, host of Face the Nation. This debate will focus on domestic and economic policy.

  • Thursday - October 16. 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. (See agenda here.) Hosted by Superintendent Steve Gallon III. At Clinton School, West 4th Street and Clinton Avenue. All are welcome!

  • Thursday - October 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Saturday - October 18. 8 AM - 2 PM. Household Special Waste Collection. Items accepted include: Batteries, tires (limit 8/household), propane tanks, paints & varnishes, aerosol cans, and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions here.) Sponsored by Union County. At Union County College, Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.

  • Sunday - October 19. 9 AM - 4 PM. FOSH Fall Garage Sale. By popular demand, Plainfield's oldest, biggest and best community garage sale is being offered in a Fall setting. Participating homes will be identified with balloons. Woodland, Watchung or Leland Avenues are good places to start as you work your way around -- or you can just pull over wherever you see a crowd. A not-to-be-missed Plainfield event attended by thousands yearly. FOSH is a nonprofit grassroots community organization. Among the activities it supports are scholarships to a graduating PHS senior, scholarships for classes at duCret Art School, maintenance of Leland Avenue Park and beautification of the Netherwood Train Station. Rain or shine. FREE.

  • Sunday - October 19. 9 AM - 3 PM. Annual 'HAL' Yard Sale. 'HAL' -- the Homeless Animal Lifeline -- does exactly what its name implies: helps homeless animals. Come on out for this annual multi-household yard sale to benefit HAL. Furniture, housewares, collectibles and more. At: 1326 Watchung Avenue.

  • Monday - October 20. 9:30 AM Registration. 'Last Chance 2008' Golf Outing: Benefit of the Tri-County Red Cross. 18 holes w/golf cart, full clubhouse access. Prizes and team awards. Brunch and dinner receptions, open bar cocktail hour, silent auction. $250/golfer ($100 tax deductible). To reserve your foursome, call Corinna Krauskopf at (908) 756-6414 or visit www.tricountyredcross.org/lastchance.

  • Monday - October 20. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Stender/Lance Race --
 Dunellen: "Watch groups founded after crime spree still going strong"
Middlesex Boro: "Middlesex debates buying new $500K fire truck in hard times"
Newark: "Stakeout uncovers $500K drug stash"
Weequahic HS: "Kids proud of, but not all for, Obama"


STATE

Economy --
Illegal Immigrants: "Mulshine: Putting illegal aliens in the driver's seat"
Rutgers: "Rush to address new fiscal realities, ethics issues" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Team Prayer: "Coach appeals to U.S. Supreme Court over team prayer ruling" -- Ledger | Gannett |

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 The Economy: "US investing $250M in banks" -- Just what Schumer called for weeks ago.

OF INTEREST
Krugman's Nobel: "Princeton economist, columnist, wins Nobel prize" -- NYTimes | Ledger | -- My man!
Pet Food Case: "Settlement in contaminated pet food to be argued in Camden"

BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |

Posted by Dan at 9:58 AM