Burney: Discussion on economic development a 'ray of hope'.. Bernice, Olddoc and Maria on Council items, issues..
Council: "Financial woes delay budget, doom gunshot-detection financing"
Cabbie Murder: "Suspect in Leonardo murder was on pre-trial intervention at time of shooting"
Cardinals: "Plainfield's Gallimore named Courier 'Football Player of the Week'"
Cop DWI: "Nightclub fracas cited in Plainfield cop's arrest"
Library: "Library Director Joe Da Rold honored by UC Freeholders"
Sex Assault: "Plainfield man sentenced for sex assault at hospital"
Spivey's Blog: "Light my fire" -- Mark Spivey on the Drake House's Fire Division exhibit.
Budgets: "East Orange considers budget with 14% tax hike"
Electric Bills: "Small businesses should see lower bills next year" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Hospitals: "Newark's Columbus Hospital reopens as specialty hospital for critical care"
Newark Schools Grant: "NJ law may bar Booker, Christie from playing active role in grant"
Poetry Festival: "Dodge Poetry Festival to kick off at NJPAC"
Rahway: "Mayoral candidates will take part in NAACP forum, but won't debate"
Westfield Library: "Foundation created to support Westfield Memorial Library"
Westfield Ponzi Scheme: "Owner of CGC Advisors surrenders in $2M scheme" -- Courier | Ledger |
Atlantic City: "City agrees to state takeover in return for financial help"
Corruption --
Cabbie Murder: "Suspect in Leonardo murder was on pre-trial intervention at time of shooting"
Cardinals: "Plainfield's Gallimore named Courier 'Football Player of the Week'"
Cop DWI: "Nightclub fracas cited in Plainfield cop's arrest"
Library: "Library Director Joe Da Rold honored by UC Freeholders"
Sex Assault: "Plainfield man sentenced for sex assault at hospital"
Spivey's Blog: "Light my fire" -- Mark Spivey on the Drake House's Fire Division exhibit.
Budgets: "East Orange considers budget with 14% tax hike"
Electric Bills: "Small businesses should see lower bills next year" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Hospitals: "Newark's Columbus Hospital reopens as specialty hospital for critical care"
Newark Schools Grant: "NJ law may bar Booker, Christie from playing active role in grant"
Poetry Festival: "Dodge Poetry Festival to kick off at NJPAC"
Rahway: "Mayoral candidates will take part in NAACP forum, but won't debate"
Westfield Library: "Foundation created to support Westfield Memorial Library"
Westfield Ponzi Scheme: "Owner of CGC Advisors surrenders in $2M scheme" -- Courier | Ledger |
Atlantic City: "City agrees to state takeover in return for financial help"
Corruption --
- Dwek: "FBI informant Dwek names string of current, former NJ officials he says he bribed"
- Newark: "Essex prosecutor investigates possible kickbacks to Newark officials"
- Perth Amboy: "Jury hears closing arguments in trial of ex-mayor Vas"
- Ridgefield, Gutenberg: "Hearing set in dispute over missing FBI text messages"
DOT: "NJ-funded construction projects still frozen for cost-benefit analysis"
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "Lautenberg pounds away at Christie's anti-ARC campaign" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Lesniak: "Senator introduces bill to give Waterfront Commission power to Port Authority"
Medical Marijuana: "Christie's dispensary plans upset bill sponsor Sen. Scutari"
'Race to Top' Flap: "Senate committee to hear Schundler testimony"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice on overlong meetings and whether 'IT' means info tech or incessant turmoil. Olddoc has two posts reporting on Council doings and a note on hand sanitizer effectiveness. Maria sums up her Council impressions, having been away for some time, with lots of questions. Councilor Burney considers Monday's discussion of economic development a 'ray of hope'.
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "Lautenberg pounds away at Christie's anti-ARC campaign" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Lesniak: "Senator introduces bill to give Waterfront Commission power to Port Authority"
Medical Marijuana: "Christie's dispensary plans upset bill sponsor Sen. Scutari"
'Race to Top' Flap: "Senate committee to hear Schundler testimony"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice on overlong meetings and whether 'IT' means info tech or incessant turmoil. Olddoc has two posts reporting on Council doings and a note on hand sanitizer effectiveness. Maria sums up her Council impressions, having been away for some time, with lots of questions. Councilor Burney considers Monday's discussion of economic development a 'ray of hope'.
| BERNICE: PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - October 6. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Tomorrow - October 7. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Tomorrow thru Saturday - October 7-9. Hours vary. New Jersey Black Issues Conference. The must-do event for all concerned with issues affecting New Jersey's African American community. Workshops, seminars, panel discussions, networking events. This year's theme: Strengthening Families and Building Community. On-site registration: $150/adult, $55/under 18 and Senior. At the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. Info: (973) 824-7463.
- Saturday - October 9. 9 AM - 2:30 PM. Hispanic Health Fair. The annual health fair offers free testing for: vision; colorectal cancer screening; Pap and breast exams; hypertension; circulation; bone density; HIV; and blood sugar and cholesterol (last two can only be done if fasting). Mini-lectures in Spanish. Refreshments, music, face painting, medical consults. Sponsored by the Coalition of Hispanic Physicians. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot). FREE.
- Saturday - October 9. 10 AM - Noon. Library Grounds Community Cleanup. Come out and support Plainfield's wonderful library. Volunteers meet on library steps at 9:45 AM. Gloves, rakes and bags will be provided. Both parking lots and the ground will be cleaned, raked and swept. Sponsored by the New Democrats political club. Info: Rebecca Williams, (908) 448-6268 or by email here.
- Sunday - October 10. Noon - 5 PM. Barbecue Fundraiser for Plainfield Area Humane Society. BBQ and other foods, plus music, prizes and raffles. Pet- and animal-related vendors. Tickets: $25/adults, $15/children under 10, $10/entry only (no BBQ). At KC's Korner, 100 Oak Tree Avenue, South Plainfield. Info: Jill at (732) 423-7727 or by email here. PAHS, in addition to caring for and rehabilitating stray, unwanted and abandoned animals, also provides programs on pet care and responsible pet ownership for youth, school, church business and library groups by appointment and at no charge. For more info, visit their website here.
- Tuesday - October 12. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak on agenda items at beginning of meeting, on any item at end of meeting.
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