Maria a witch?.. Olddoc: NJ towns in financial trouble.. Burney on Christie killing ARC.. Bernice: Gremlins ate my computer.. Renata: Why haven't bloggers written reviews of 'Waiting for Superman'?.. PSN finds a nationally-ranked Plainfield middle school basketball player..
ARC Tunnel's Plainfield Impact: "Plainfield laments halt in NYC rail plans" -- Varied reactions.
Cabbie Murder: "Plainfield gang member's homicide case moves to grand jury"
Cop DWI: "Plainfield cop assaults Bloomfield cop" -- Bergen Record.
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir: "Plainfield rally achieved a purpose, even without record" -- Editorial, Courier.
North Plainfield Rescue Squad: "Borough's rescue squad reopens after marijuana arrests"
PSE&G: "Though law forbids it, utility wants to report late payments to credit agency"
Dodge Poetry Festival: "Sounds of poetry, students fill Symphony Hall"
Newark: "Council approves final budget" -- With 16% tax hike, 850 layoffs.
Scotch Plains: "Township rejects cemetery cell tower proposal"
South Plainfield: "Re-formed Economic Development Committee holds first event"
Tax Revaluation: "Orange council ballks at revaluation, town braces for tax appeals"
United Way: "Union County United Way hosts 'Women in Power' conference"
Union County Vo-Tech: "County's new performing arts school opens"
Hudson River Tunnel --
Cop DWI: "Plainfield cop assaults Bloomfield cop" -- Bergen Record.
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir: "Plainfield rally achieved a purpose, even without record" -- Editorial, Courier.
North Plainfield Rescue Squad: "Borough's rescue squad reopens after marijuana arrests"
PSE&G: "Though law forbids it, utility wants to report late payments to credit agency"
Dodge Poetry Festival: "Sounds of poetry, students fill Symphony Hall"
Newark: "Council approves final budget" -- With 16% tax hike, 850 layoffs.
Scotch Plains: "Township rejects cemetery cell tower proposal"
South Plainfield: "Re-formed Economic Development Committee holds first event"
Tax Revaluation: "Orange council ballks at revaluation, town braces for tax appeals"
United Way: "Union County United Way hosts 'Women in Power' conference"
Union County Vo-Tech: "County's new performing arts school opens"
Hudson River Tunnel --
- Decision: "Christie kills commuter rail tunnel" -- NJSpotlight | PolNJ | Ledger | Gannett | NYTimes |
- Reaction: "Critics: Decision will cost NJ homeowners, commuter jobs" -- Ledger | Gannett |
- Refund?: "Senators say $3B goes back to feds if ARC not built"
- DiIonno: "Decades of planning, spending led to 'Tunnel to Nowhere'"
Medical Marijuana: "Christie defends rules after critics cite them as harsh"
'Race to Top' Flap: "Schundler openly blames Christie for loss of $400M grant" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Unlicensed Movers: "NJ cracks down on unlicensed movers"
Illegal Immigrants: "Lou Dobbs allegedly hired illegals to work for his NJ company"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds pre-Halloween gremlins have attacked her computer, posts will be delayed. Olddoc finds the NYTimes report on cities in financial trouble germane to NJ...and Plainfield?. Maria a witch?! No, but she wants to know, and asks if taxpayers/voters are enablers. Councilor Burney on Christie's killing the ARC project. Rebecca Williams' Confessions, says don't forget Library grounds cleanup tomorrow AM. BOE member Renata Hernandez Standing In The Gap, chides Plainfield bloggers for not reviewing 'Waiting for Superman', plus the CUBE conference and Baltimore Aquarium pix. Plainfield Sports News has a roundup of stories, including a nationally ranked Plainfield middle school basketball player, and notes KAPMMA coming to Newark soon.
'Race to Top' Flap: "Schundler openly blames Christie for loss of $400M grant" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Unlicensed Movers: "NJ cracks down on unlicensed movers"
Illegal Immigrants: "Lou Dobbs allegedly hired illegals to work for his NJ company"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds pre-Halloween gremlins have attacked her computer, posts will be delayed. Olddoc finds the NYTimes report on cities in financial trouble germane to NJ...and Plainfield?. Maria a witch?! No, but she wants to know, and asks if taxpayers/voters are enablers. Councilor Burney on Christie's killing the ARC project. Rebecca Williams' Confessions, says don't forget Library grounds cleanup tomorrow AM. BOE member Renata Hernandez Standing In The Gap, chides Plainfield bloggers for not reviewing 'Waiting for Superman', plus the CUBE conference and Baltimore Aquarium pix. Plainfield Sports News has a roundup of stories, including a nationally ranked Plainfield middle school basketball player, and notes KAPMMA coming to Newark soon.
| 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 and Tomorrow - October 8-9. 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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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