A hawkish mystery in Plainfield?.. Water main work wraps up.. Plainfield man admits bias attack.. Burney on League convention..

PLAINFIELD

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "A hawkish mystery in Plainfield?"
  
  
• "Muhlenberg activists to be honored at Sunday afternoon service"

Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes a new charter middle school, and that the water main work is wrapping up. Maria comments on the negative comments the comment about recalling the Mayor engendered. Comment ça va? Olddoc's impatient cats are delaying him somewhat, but despair not. (Remember, dogs have masters, cats have staff.) Greg Palermo has a new post today on American Chestnuts, which folks are trying to rescue, and a museum-worth example from suburban NJ! Councilor Burney updates us on the likelihood of a one-seat train ride from Plainfield to NYC.

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Bias Attack: "Plainfield man admits bias attack"
Thanksgiving Food Drive: "Ruth Fellowship, Investor Savings Bank and city officials provide food"

Comcast: "Comcast closing CN8 news network" -- Leaving NJ with only NJN and News12.
Eminent Domain: "Long Branch signals end to eminent domain fight" -- Courts have toughened requirements.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today and next weekend - ACT IV Theater: Neil Simon's 'The Sunshine Boys'. Lewis and Clark, a vaudeville team, brings back their act for a TV history of comedy, but their offstage dislike for each other stands in the way. Featuring award-winning John Boucher and Renato Biribin. At First Unitarian Society, 724 Park Avenue. Tickets: $15. Info/reservation: (908) 756-0750. Four performances: 8 PM - Sat 11/22, Fri 11/28, Sat 11/29; and 3 PM Sun 11/30.
  
  
• BUDGET CALENDAR: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.
  
  
• The Budget adoption schedule is being revised, watch for update.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Tomorrow - November 23. 5 PM. Muhlenberg And The Nation: A Community Celebration of Thanksgiving and Justice. A special Thanksgiving service honoring the work of Muhlenberg activists. Participants: Rev. LaVerne Ball, Rose of Sharon; Rev. James Colvin, UCC-Congregational; Rev. Carolyn Eklund, Grace Episcopal; Rev. Anthony Johnson, First Unitarian Society. At: Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th and Cleveland Avenue (parking in city lot on East 7th). All are invited.
  
  
• Monday - November 24. 6:30 PM. PEP: Parents Empowering Parents. At Washington School Cafetorium, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Agenda here.
  
  
• Monday - November 24. 7 PM. Charter School Informational. The state has granted a charter for a new Middle School which will emphasize music and high academics. An informational session on the Ellen G. Pressman Charter School, slated to open for Grades 6 and 7 in September 2009. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Info: (973) 635-6944. Open to all.
  
  
• Monday - November 24. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. Citizens Budget Advisory Committee report expected. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
  
  
• Tuesday - November 25. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
  
  
• Thursday - November 27. Thanksgiving Day.
  
  
• Friday - November 28. 8 PM - 2 AM. West End Reunion '08. Dance the night away as Plainfield's most popular social happening celebrates an East-West Connection Blowout. Featuring the band Cosmic Heat and the Doris Spears Jazz Quintet, with DJ Kevin McAllister. At BUF Community Center Complex, West 7th and Central. Dress to impress, BYOB. Donation: $25/person. Info: Frank Coit (908) 722-3498 or (712) 314-1443, Lenny Cathcart (908) 305-0668, Milt Campbell (908) 732-6377, or Albert Mills (347) 892-8981.
  

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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7th Congressional District: "Mike Ferguson finishes House career 'a very happy guy'"


STATE

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Corzine on US Economy: "Corzine says $700B stimulus package needed"
Corruption: "Former A.C. Council head pleads guilty to conspiracy"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.

Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

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Obama Transition --

• Secretary of State: "Clinton to accept State offer"
• Treasury: "Obama likely to pick NY Fed's Geithner for Treasury"
  
• Economy: "Obama pledges two-year stimulus plan"
  

Automakers: "Congress to Detroit: Here are the terms for your loan"
Mexico: "Mexico detains its former top drug cop" -- Corruption has hindered the drug fight.


OF INTEREST

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Jewish-Muslim Dialog: "NJ meeting an effort to dispel fears and biases"
Bob Jones University: "BJU apologizes for racist policies"

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