Al McWilliams gravely ill.. PBA says PHS violence mishandled.. Cops probe shooting and drug arrest..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: "The Stations"
Dear Friends -- Our beloved friend and former Mayor, Al McWilliams, passed away early this morning. He was taken to St. Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick yesterday, after a months-long battle with renal cancer. As the family makes arrangements and they are made public, I will keep you posted. Please keep Darlene and the family -- Annie, Allison, Albert Jr., Adam, and Avery in your thoughts and prayers. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at --
1341 Prospect Avenue
Plainfield, New Jersey 07060
PHS Violence: "PBA says violence at PHS being mishandled" -- Courier story NOT online; PT is posting as a public service.
Shooting - SL: "Plainfield cops probing shooting, drug arrest link"
..... - CN: "Two shot in Plainfield; one drives from scene" -- The Courier version is replete with questionable, if not outright incorrect, statements.
Foreclosures: "Allies against foreclosure" -- Help for those who need it.
Good Friday closings: State and local governments and courts, CLOSED. Federal buildings, Postal Service, OPEN. Banks, schools, OPTIONAL.
Route 78 Construction Updates: "DOT Construction Updates" -- Delays can run 15-20 minutes during AM rush hour.
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CONNECTIONS?
Paul Moran: "Pastor to two flocks struggles to bridge ethnic divide" -- This is a good essay for Good Friday, about coming to grips with tensions between Anglo and Hispanic communities. Morristown is the setting, but there are implications for many New Jersey towns, Plainfield included.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Saturday. April 7. 11 AM. Easter Egg Hunt and Visit by the Easter Bunny. Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church. 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield. FREE.
. - Wednesday. April 11. 7 PM. School Board Candidate Forum. Sponsor: League of Women Voters. Plainfield Public Library. 8th Street at Park Avenue. FREE.
- Thursday. April 12. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Black Parenting: Who's Minding the Kids? Plainfield Public Library. 8th Street at Park Avenue. Sponsor: Nubian Union and McDonald's-Plainfield. FREE.
- Saturday. April 14. 1 - 4 PM. Borrowing The Earth: A family event to promote meaningful action on global climate change. Kite-building, T-shirt making, scavenger hunt. Munchies and beverage. Sponsor: Step It Up 2007. Location: The Loop Playground at Watchung Reservation. Info and directions: email Jennifer. FREE.
- Sunday. April 15. 4 PM. Plainfield Symphony Orchestra Children's Concert. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. Info: 561-5140. FREE.
CENTRAL JERSEY
(Photo, AP)
Readington - SL: "FBI agent killed in stakeout"
..... - CN: "Search continues this morning in death of FBI agent"
..... - NYT: "Gunshot Kills F.B.I. Agent in a Stakeout"
Lesniak & the 101.5 'Jersey Guys': "Anti-bigotry coalition charges hosts spew hatred on air"
New Brunswick: "City arts building plan is smaller after eminent domain overruled"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Some 'angels' make sure Paper Mill will have something left for the finale"
Roselle: "Roselle mayor agrees to pay vendors after judge's ruling"
STATE
Corzine & Katz - SL: "Governor requests an ethics review"
..... - CN: "Corzine orders ethics review of his conduct"
Leasing Toll Roads: "Seaports May Provide Blueprint for Leasing Toll Roads"
Library Boards: "Linden questions AG's ruling that bars city employees"
School Funding: "Schools' aid requests met with conditions"
School Safety Drill: "Christian groups balk at safety drill scenario"
South Jersey: "South Jersey legislator switches to Democrats"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate - NYT: "Panel Seeks Written Account From Gonzales"
.......... - WP: "Justice Department In New Fight Over Papers on Firings"
.......... - ConsortiumNews: "Did Rove's pick for Little Rock puff up his resumé?"
Bush - Analysis, Truthout: "Conservatives Seek to Rein In Presidential Power"
Iraq - Runup, WP: "Pentagon Report Says Hussein's Al Qaeda Contacts Were Limited"
OF INTEREST
McMansion Wars: "Rules to limit McMansions may squeeze home additions" -- Ah, the law of unintended consequences!
Pet Food Recall: "Recall Expands as Senator Announces Hearings on FDA Investigation"
Student Loans Scandal: "Federal Official in Student Loans Held Loan Stock"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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