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Monday, October 13, 2008

Auditors critical of administration laxity.. Dan posting late.. Bernice: BOE & Council.. Maria: Playing with school money?..

PLAINFIELD

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
  • Posting late owing to a household emergency.
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Sunday's editorial and a letter in today's Courier are still not online.

Flu Shots: "Supply is abundant"
Stickley Farm: "Restoration of Craftsman Farms building in home stretch"

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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 --

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

  • Tomorrow - 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.

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

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

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

  • Wednesday - 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: "7th CD candidates differ on resuscitating economy"
Joe Santiago: "Next job, next controversy never far away"
South Plainfield: "Contamination cleanup at former bus terminal could cost $500K"
Woodbridge: "State waives cap on budget to come up Tuesday"


STATE

Economy: "Corzine maps plan to weather storm, may buy foreclosed homes" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Legislature: "Stronger financial disclosure for legislators proposed"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Guantanamo: "Prosecutor who quit had 'grave misgivings' about fairness"


OF INTEREST

Meltdown's Impact: "Shelters and soup kitchens hold crisis front lines"

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Posted by Dan at 7:54 AM