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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Muhlenberg appeal denied.. Anti-violence rally set.. Maria: Uno proposición.. Jerry plans hearing on mortgage, foreclosure crisis..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice sees some justice at the poles. Maria surveys the District's progress and makes uno proposicón. Olddoc marks a Muhlenberg Oktoberfest, and poses a movie question: What movie does the Wall Street crisis recall? Don't miss Plainfield Trees' notes on keeping your reds and whites organized. PPS News posts Dr. Gallon's October letter to the community. Assemblyman Green announces plans to hold a joint hearing next Monday on the mortgage and foreclosure crisis which erupted a year ago this past August. Timely.

Muhlenberg --
 Tax Collections: "Officials tout tax collection initiatives" -- But is the increase a makeup of the shortfall last year?
'Stop the Violence' Rally: "Rally scheduled in wake of shootings"
SSYC Teen Resources: "Mentor says violence adds urgency to program efforts"
Mallet & SUV Attack: "Former School Board candidate convicted of assault" -- Courier | Ledger |
Jayson Williams Case: "Williams' attorneys to look into investigator's racial slur"
Market Meltdown & Municipalities --
 Bailout & Schools: "Crisis opening high schoolers' eyes throughout state"
Bloggers on the Bailout: "Kelly Heyboer: "Wall Street Woes: Bloggers React" -- As has moi, here.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • VOTER REGISTRATION: The Plainfield Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity is conducting a voter registration drive on Wednesday and Thursdays from 5:00 - 8:45 PM at the Plainfield Public Library through October 9th. Members will provide voter registration forms and assistance for those not currently registered to vote. Info: Jerry Black, (908) 922-5898 or the Library's Bob Golon, (908) 757-1111 x132.

  • Today - October 1. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Today - October 1. 7:30 PM. (OPRA) Finding Out: How to Exercise Your Right to Obtain Public Records. Understand NJ's public records law and make it work for you. Speakers: Guy Baehr, Rutgers professor and former Ledger reporter; Tina Renna, chairperson, Union County Watchdog Association; and John Paff, citizen-activist. Sponsors include Rutgers Dept. of Journalism and the NJ Foundation for Open Government. At the Rutgers Student Center, Room 410. College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick. The symposium is free and open to the public and Rutgers students.

  • Tomorrow - October 2. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - October 2. 9 PM. Vice Presidential Candidates Debate. Biden and Palin at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Moderated by Gwen Ifill, senior correspondent on The NewsHour. The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics.

  • Friday - October 3. 8 AM - 2 PM. First Union County Green Conference. A one-stop resource for businesses and local government officials to get the most from new 'green' products, services and funding opportunities. Workshops include: Green Grants, Alternative Energy & Conservation, LEED Certification, and Green Shared Services. At Kean University's Downs Hall. Registration: $25, includes breakfast and lunch. More information here, and registration form here (PDF).

  • Friday - October 3. 7 PM. Girl Scout Information and Recruitment Evening. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Come learn how you and your daughter can get involved in an organization that helps girls become leaders, learn about themselves, and serve their community. Children welcome. Light refreshments will be served. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Information: Call Fatima Latif at (908) 232-3236 x1218. FREE.

  • Saturday - October 4. 9 AM - 3 PM. Annual Hispanic Health Fair. Sponsored by the Coalition of Hispanic Physicians. Screenings for: Vision; Pap and breast exams; HIV; Bone density; and Hypertension. Mini-lectures in Spanish by Coalition doctors. Refreshments, music, face painting, clown. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. All are welcome. FREE.

  • Saturday - October 4. 10 AM - Noon. New Democrats Fall Get-Together. New Democrats for Plainfield will gather to elect its leadership team, socialize and discuss the 2009 elections, which will include Mayor, 4th Ward Council seat, Democratic City Committee, and Assembly. A continental breakfast will be served. At duCret Art School, 1038 Central Avenue (park in the rear).

  • Saturday - October 4. 11 AM - 3 PM. Millions More Multicultural Health Fair. Sponsored by the Plainfield LOC of the Millions More Movement Ministry of Health. Health screenings, dental screenings, free health information. At the Respect For Life Cetner, 407 Watchung Avenue. All are welcome. FREE.

  • Saturday - October 4. 7 PM - Midnight. Plainfield Symphony's 'Fall Festival'. With a bountiful buffet, libations galore and marvelous music, the Symphony puts the fun in fundraiser at this gala event. At the historic home of Tom & Julie Shortridge, 996 Hillside Avenue. $75/person. To order tickets, call Brenda Anderson at (908) 757-5363 or email brendamaryanderson@hotmail.com.

  • Sunday - October 5. 1 - 3 PM. FOSH: Annual Blessing of the Animals. Plainfield pets and their families and friends gather at Leland Avenue Park (the Cook School Pond) to schmooze and romp. Animals will be blessed at 2 PM. Every year finds interesting new pets -- what will it be this year? Come out and see. FREE.

  • Sunday - October 5. 1 - 3 PM. Book Signing: Union County Black Americans. Plainfield's own Ethel Washington signs her important Union County book. Also featured: Jews of Weequahic, Jews of Morris, and South Orange Revisited. At the Livingston Barnes & Noble, 112 Eisenhower Parkway. (973) 758-1317.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Hillside: "State rejects school district's suit against township over budget cuts"
Linden: "Grant aids search for pedestrian safety"
Millburn: "Group uses YouTube to challenge development project"
Roselle: "Linden axes idea of sharing firefighters" -- Union County Dem politics?
Somerset Medical Center: "County to buy two ambulances for hospital"
South Plainfield: "PSE&G tower crew to be featured on National Geographic"


STATE

Banks: "Experts: Bank woes haven't spread to NJ"
Governor's Schools: "Summer program faces more hurdles, even with more help"
NJ Nets: "Goldman Sachs may not be able to swing financing of Atlantic Yards"
State Benefits: "Pared package still carries hefty price tag"
State Parks: "State seeks help from counties in running parks"
Toll Hikes: "Corzine cutback on projects may trim hikes"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Bailout --
OF INTEREST

Veterans Care: "Proving medical conditions are service-related is difficult"
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Posted by Dan at 10:52 AM