School supervisor terminated.. Muhlenberg program to JFK.. City email problems.. McGreeveys update..
PLAINFIELD
BREAKING NEWS (8:07 am): Sunnis quit Iraqi government -- See Nation/World.
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
Crescent Times: "Schools and 'Safe Routes to School'" | "Thanks"
Plainfield Trees: "The Japanese Pagoda Tree"
Van Wyck Brooks HD: "Abbott Manor court case update"
Abbott Manor Case - SL: "Plainfield historic district wins in court"
..... - CN: "Superior Court vacates Plainfield nursing-home expansion approval"
Muhlenberg: "Heart rehab unit moving to JFK Medical Center Edison"
Highway Alerts:
WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Bedminster: "4 homemade bombs found in Bedminster, officers say"
EWR Flight Patterns: "Flight pattern plan prompts lawsuit threat"
J&J: "Ax to fall on up to 4,820 J&J jobs"
Sandy Hook: "Financing of Sandy Hook redevelopment plan investigated" -- Deal too chummy?
STATE
Civil Unions: "In Civil Unions, New Challenges Over Benefits"
Jersey City: "Former union official charged in scheme involving office tower"
Meadowlands Golf/Condo Project: "Project faces delay as DEP fines firms $1.9M"
Open Space: "Voters asked to OK $200M to save land"
Paterson - SL: "Grim report indicates Paterson isn't ready to regain school control"
..... - NYT: "Still Lagging, Paterson Schools Stay Under New Jersey Control"
Police & Deadly Force: "Alternatives to deadly force for Jersey cops are considered"
Sen. Blowhard: "Judge says senator exaggerated his influence as jury foreman"
Supremes: "Top Court says tooth chips not enough for suit"
Turnpike 'Monetization': "Driving the Turnpike debate: One step forward, two steps back"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate - WP: "U.S. Attorney Became Target After Rebuffing Justice Dept." -- Yet another Elston intervention.
Domestic Spying - WP: "Intel Chief: Bush OKed Several Secret Activities Under One Order" -- ...more than you know, more than you'll ever understand...
Iraq [Breaking]: "Sunni Arab Bloc Quits Iraqi Government"
Vote Integrity: "Violating Federal Law, Ohio's 2004 Election Records Are Destroyed or Missing"
Voting Officials: "Voting Officials Face New Rules to Bar Conflicts"
OF INTEREST
Garages: "Homeowners are exploring their outer space" -- And it's not about parking the car.
Holocaust Museum: "Museum Revising Exhibit on U.S. Response to Holocaust"
Sex: "The Whys of Mating: 237 Reasons and Counting"
Web & Political Campaigns: "Digital Dirty Tricks"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
BREAKING NEWS (8:07 am): Sunnis quit Iraqi government -- See Nation/World.
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
- "NNO 2007: Ward 2 Challenge slideshow"
- "McGreevey Divorceline Update"
- "Grants: Library 1, City 0"
- "Plainfield website working, email doubtful"
Crescent Times: "Schools and 'Safe Routes to School'" | "Thanks"
Plainfield Trees: "The Japanese Pagoda Tree"
Van Wyck Brooks HD: "Abbott Manor court case update"
Abbott Manor Case - SL: "Plainfield historic district wins in court"
..... - CN: "Superior Court vacates Plainfield nursing-home expansion approval"
Muhlenberg: "Heart rehab unit moving to JFK Medical Center Edison"
Highway Alerts:
- Route 18 - Construction shuts Albany Street ramp through late August 2007.
- Route 287 - Work between Stelton Road and Turnpike exit starts August 10, continues through Nov. 2008.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today. August 1. 7:30 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. Parking at the rear of building, entrance off parking lot.
- Today. August 1. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring Mustang Sally (Country). Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Thursday. August 2. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Thursday. August 2. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Parking at the rear of building, entrance off parking lot.
- Thursday. August 2. 3 - 8 PM. Ward 4 NNO Challenge: Grant Avenue Block Party.
- Thursday. August 2. 5 PM. Ward 4 NNO Challenge: 'Unity in the Community' Day. Music, games and more. Rushmore Park, West 3rd & Rushmore Avenue. Rain date, Monday, August 6.
- Friday. August 3. Ward 3 NNO Challenge. Cleanup at Baptist/Methodist Cemeteries, Plainfield Avenue (Daytime on Friday and Saturday). Clothes drive. Block Party in the evening, starting at Pemberton and Parkside. Details to come.
- Friday. August 3. 7 - 10 PM. Literary Weekend: Days of Encouragement and Deliverance. Authors, poets, speakers and soloists. Sponsor: Blackberry's Restaurant, 4th & Watchung. Prices vary. Info: (908) 444-8950.
- Saturday. August 4. 9 AM - 4 PM. Business Empowerment Conference. Ideas and connections for small business, including making the most of the Port Authority's Light Rail project. Sponsor: B.O.S.S. Register online. Location: HeardOne Complex, 210 Church Street, Plainfield. Info: (908) 757-5155.
- Saturday. August 4. 11 AM. NNO Bike Rodeo / Youth Day. Sponsored by the Plainfield Police Division and the National Night Out Committee. At Library Park. FREE.
- Saturday. August 4. 7 - 10 PM. Literary Weekend: Days of Encouragement and Deliverance. Authors, poets, speakers and soloists. Sponsor: Blackberry's Restaurant, 4th & Watchung. Prices vary. Info: (908) 444-8950.
- Saturday. August 4. Dusk. NNO Youth Event: 'The Pursuit of HappYness' (movie). At Library Park. FREE.
- Sunday. August 5. 7 PM. Rose of Sharon NNO Community Celebration. Neighborhood March, Program, Refreshments.'Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party.' Rose of Sharon Church Parking Lot, 825 West 7th Street. All are invited.
- Tuesday. August 7. 6:30 PM. National Night Out: Going Away Party for Crime and Drugs. Music, food, community information tables. At City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue. All are invited.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Bedminster: "4 homemade bombs found in Bedminster, officers say"
EWR Flight Patterns: "Flight pattern plan prompts lawsuit threat"
J&J: "Ax to fall on up to 4,820 J&J jobs"
Sandy Hook: "Financing of Sandy Hook redevelopment plan investigated" -- Deal too chummy?
STATE
Civil Unions: "In Civil Unions, New Challenges Over Benefits"
Jersey City: "Former union official charged in scheme involving office tower"
Meadowlands Golf/Condo Project: "Project faces delay as DEP fines firms $1.9M"
Open Space: "Voters asked to OK $200M to save land"
Paterson - SL: "Grim report indicates Paterson isn't ready to regain school control"
..... - NYT: "Still Lagging, Paterson Schools Stay Under New Jersey Control"
Police & Deadly Force: "Alternatives to deadly force for Jersey cops are considered"
Sen. Blowhard: "Judge says senator exaggerated his influence as jury foreman"
Supremes: "Top Court says tooth chips not enough for suit"
Turnpike 'Monetization': "Driving the Turnpike debate: One step forward, two steps back"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate - WP: "U.S. Attorney Became Target After Rebuffing Justice Dept." -- Yet another Elston intervention.
Domestic Spying - WP: "Intel Chief: Bush OKed Several Secret Activities Under One Order" -- ...more than you know, more than you'll ever understand...
Iraq [Breaking]: "Sunni Arab Bloc Quits Iraqi Government"
Vote Integrity: "Violating Federal Law, Ohio's 2004 Election Records Are Destroyed or Missing"
Voting Officials: "Voting Officials Face New Rules to Bar Conflicts"
OF INTEREST
Garages: "Homeowners are exploring their outer space" -- And it's not about parking the car.
Holocaust Museum: "Museum Revising Exhibit on U.S. Response to Holocaust"
Sex: "The Whys of Mating: 237 Reasons and Counting"
Web & Political Campaigns: "Digital Dirty Tricks"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
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