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Friday, October 10, 2008

Jerry gives Dan an idea.. Mayor will be protected.. Solaris bond back on agenda.. LWV sets forum.. Rally against violence tomorrow.. NJT bridges updat

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Olddoc, watching the markets, wonders about Black Friday 2008. At PEPtalk, Renata details why she released the email exchanges with the District. Assemblyman Green updates us on his hearings on stemming the statewide economic and foreclosure crisis, highlighting 'Buster' Soaries HARP program (with a link to the ether). Are the other bloggers glued to their TVs this AM?

City Council Races: "League of Women Voters schedules forum"
Hospital Bonding: "Solaris $160M bond back on authority's agenda" -- Sorta.
Mayor's Security: "Despite losing security detail, mayor will still have protection"
Anti-Violence Rally: "POP rally against violence" | "Victim's brother to speak" -- Tomorrow, 3 PM, West 3rd and Monroe.
Home Invasion: "Plainfield man convicted in violent 2006 home invasion" -- A speedy trial.
Author Event: "Plainfield native to give lecture at Internet Cafe"

Pay-to-Play: "Somerville mulls cap on all donations"
ICE: "Sen. Menendez pushes for immigration raid guidelines"
Anti-Gay Slur: "Robbinsville BOE member resigns after 'faggot' remark"
Manners: "Sit up straight and smile. Newark teens taught timeless manners"
Meltdown Effects: "Savage economy claws Maplewood's Cafe Meow into submission"

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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 to the East of Central Avenue are OPEN.

  • Today - October 10. 5:30 PM Sharp bus departure. Community Trip: Walking With Dinosaurs: The Live Experience. Bus trip sponsored by the Recreation Division to the show at the Izod Center at the Meadowlands. Bus departs City Hall parking lot at 5:30 PM sharp. Show starts at 7:30 PM, bus will return to City Hall parking lot at 11:00 PM. $55/person includes show ticket and round-trip transportation. First come, first served. Contact the Recreation Division, City Hall Annex, 510 Watchung Avenue or (908) 753-3097.

  • Tomorrow - October 11. 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Black Collectibles and General Garage Sale. The intrepid Bev, Nellie and Carol bring you a garage sale like no other. Black collectibles, housewares (new, old and collectible), craft items, jewelry (you'll have to pry the Bakelite baubles from Carol's dead fingers), women's and children's clothing and shoes ... and Bev's famous butter cookies. Looking to save on holiday gift-giving with the economy going into the tank? Check out this great sale! At: 1077 Plainfield Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - October 11. 3 PM. Rally Against Violence. Sponsored by POP, the rally will feature remarks by Alfonza Carter, brother of Quran Carter, who was slain in a driveby shooting two weeks ago. At West 3rd Street and Monroe Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - October 11. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: 89th Season Opening Concert. Guest Conductor: Charles Prince. Wagner: Die Meistersinger (Prelude), Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier (Waltzes), Beethoven: Symphony No. 7. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Info: (908) 561-5140 or email info@plainfieldsymphony.org.

  • Tuesday - 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.

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

Stender/Lance Race: "Lance questions Stender's commitment to economic issues" -- No records of her attendance at commission meetings.
EWR: "Feds go ahead with landing-slot auction" -- Though no one believes it will unclog airspace.
Irvington: "Mayor confirms he wants Joe Santiago as police director"
New Brunswick: "Mexican consulate halts services after one day"
Perth Amboy: "DPW expects to be hit by layoffs"
UC Freeholder Debate: "'Pass the lies, please'" -- A YouTube video from the Countywatchers.


STATE

Presidential Race --
 Denville Cop Shooting: "Grand Jury declines to indict cop in shooting" -- With video (language alert).
Port Authority: "PA police chief's job cut in restructuring"
Pru: "The Rock plunges as crisis spreads to insurers"
Toll Hikes: "Governor following his pollster's script on toll hikes"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Market Meltdown --

OF INTEREST

Farmer/Audubon Alliance: "Initiative helps erode gap between birders and farmers" -- You can get some sunflower seeds, to boot.
Gas Prices: "Looking for good economic news? Buy some gas." -- $2.99/gal? Coming to a station near you.
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Posted by Dan at 9:24 AM