Burney: Not going to annual League conference may save city $1,500.. Bernice: Will Bibi need maternity leave?.. Maria posts some pages from annual financial report.. Dr. E=MC²: Churlish administrators and praiseworthy District leadership..
Library Cleanup: "Cleanup of library grounds slated for Saturday" -- On the steps, 9:45 AM, gear provided.
LaDana Clark: "Plainfield pastor's fight against intolerance a personal one"
Spivey Blog: "From the photo archives" -- Mark, with a cold, reruns a photo story from earlier this year.
Layoffs: "Sanofi-aventis cutting 1,700 jobs, 300 in Bridgewater"
Affordable Housing: "Court invalidates many rules, gives 5 months for new regulations"
Corruption --
LaDana Clark: "Plainfield pastor's fight against intolerance a personal one"
Spivey Blog: "From the photo archives" -- Mark, with a cold, reruns a photo story from earlier this year.
Layoffs: "Sanofi-aventis cutting 1,700 jobs, 300 in Bridgewater"
Affordable Housing: "Court invalidates many rules, gives 5 months for new regulations"
Corruption --
- Guttenberg: "Judge scolds FBI agent over missing text messages in corruption trial"
- Perth Amboy: "Ex-mayor Vas, aide found guilty" -- Courier | Ledger |
Hudson Rail Tunnel --
- Christie: "Transportation secretary convinces Christie to rethink pulling plug"
- Dems: "Dem state chair files OPRA request for documents related to tunnel decision"
- Paul Krugman: "The end of the tunnel" -- 'Perfect symbol of how America has lost its way'.
Political Dirty Tricks: "South Jersey Tea Party candidate a Democratic plant"
Retirements Rejected: "Two Morris officials' plans to retire, come back to work for towns are denied"
Bed Bugs: "Bed bugs suspected in Point Pleasant borough hall"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice ponders whether Bibi will need a maternity leave, plus Eris-St. Anthony tag team. Olddoc is on a break with family visiting. Mariaposts some pages from the City's current annual financial statement, and some questions on finances, and wonders if Christie is an astute bargainer. Councilor Burney on the value of the annual League of Municipalities conference, and how his not going this year may save the taxpayers $1,500. Dr. E=MC², praises the District's leadership while cursing churlish administrators.
Retirements Rejected: "Two Morris officials' plans to retire, come back to work for towns are denied"
Bed Bugs: "Bed bugs suspected in Point Pleasant borough hall"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice ponders whether Bibi will need a maternity leave, plus Eris-St. Anthony tag team. Olddoc is on a break with family visiting. Mariaposts some pages from the City's current annual financial statement, and some questions on finances, and wonders if Christie is an astute bargainer. Councilor Burney on the value of the annual League of Municipalities conference, and how his not going this year may save the taxpayers $1,500. Dr. E=MC², praises the District's leadership while cursing churlish administrators.
| 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 9. Hours vary. New Jersey Black Issues Conference. Last day of 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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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