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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Asm Green rides to rescue.. Bernice: development 'must be done right'.. UC clerk urges use of absentee ballots..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes development must be done right. Olddoc reports on the Council meeting, shows a canal crossing over a river, and recommends a book (it's an excellent read, I agree). PEPtalk turns passionately pink for the cure. PPS News: The District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Over at Plainfield Sports News, the Warriors make their playoff push. The Assemblyman, perhaps tuckered out after yesterday, seems to be taking a day off. That's OK.
Plainfield Voting Machines: "Release of voting machine report at issue" -- Is Sequoia stonewalling? Rajoppi urges use of absentee ballots in Union County.
Drug Bust: "3 Plainfield men target of 'Operation Dirty Laundry' bust" -- Ledger | Courier |

Hospitals: "Raritan Bay MC looks to sell Old Bridge facility to boost Perth Amboy's"
Police Director vs. Police Chief: "Newark's top two to divide turf" -- Seemingly contrary to state law?
Meltdown & Municipalities: "Crisis takes toll on already-strapped cities"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • VOTER REGISTRATION: The Plainfield Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity is conducting a voter registration drive at the Plainfield Public Library. Tomorrow and Thursday, from 5:00 - 8:45 PM, will be the last opportunity to register with this assistance. 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 7. 9 PM. Second Presidential Debate. Obama and McCain in a town hall format at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Moderated by Tom Brokaw, special correspondent for NBC News.

  • Friday - 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.

  • Saturday - 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

7th CD Race: "Poll: Stender/Lance race is up for grabs"
Obama in Essex: "Weapons left at the door, Essex Dems rally for Obama" -- And you thought Plainfield politics could be contentious.
Garwood: "Garwood deserves its fair share"
Somerset Co. Dems: "Former county Dem chair Pelios nominated for judgeship"
Suliga Widow Lawsuit: "Suliga widow wins in hour and a half" -- And female 'dinner companion' gets $150K.
Union County Jail: "Two jail officers hit with MRSA staph infection" -- Ledger | Gannett |


STATE

Presidential Race --
 Dem Slush Fund --
 Homelessness: "Advocacy group grades NJ's Congressional delegation"
Rutgers: "New applicants must file their grades online"
Supremes: "Top court takes up withdrawal of guilty pleas"
Christie Whitman: "Bishop of Trenton disinvites Whitman from event"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns -- 2nd Debate is tonight, 9 PM, channel of your choice.
 Market Meltdown: "Global crisis could wipe out years of growth"
Sen. Stevens Trial: "Jurors hear secretly taped conversations" -- Remind yourself this is NOT a bribery trial.
U.S. Attorney Firings: "Court won't enforce subpoenas for White House aides" -- Next move is Congress'.


OF INTEREST
Language: "A dead language that is very much alive" -- It improves your brain?
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Posted by Dan at 7:33 AM