Katrina assistance in Plainfield today and Wednesday

The New Jersey National Guard is accepting donations of bottled water through Congressman Frank Pallone's office. Today, Labor Day only, you can drop off your donation -- a minimum of ONE CASE of bottled water -- at 1123 Dorsey Place (off Leland Avenue).

On Wednesday Mayor Al McWilliams is holding a meeting of citizens and community leaders to organize Plainfield's response to the Gulf Coast devastation. Come to the YMCA, 518 Watchung Avenue (across from City Hall) on September 7, at 6:30 p.m.