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Wednesday, April 4, 2007

BOE, $chools and U$.. On police chief issue.. No cost-cutting for Mayor.. Layoffs .. Bush's Monica.. Menendez invite..

PLAINFIELD


Plainfield Today: "Cost-cutting doesn't extend to Mayor"
The Bull Moose: "Congress wants to hear from Bush's Monica"

Plain Talker: "Police Chief Issue Needs Thought"
Crescent Times: "BOE, $chools, and U$" and "No Man's Wires?"

Layoffs: "Plainfield will lay off nine to rein in budget"
Murder No. 2: "Services today for slain Long Hill man"

Route 78 Construction Updates: "DOT Construction Updates" -- Delays can run 15-20 minutes during AM rush hour.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today. April 4. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.

  • 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.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Brigewater: "Ex-administrator switches parties in Bridgewater mayor bid" -- Now this is NEWS!
Comcast - CN: "Comcast to acquire Patriot Media for $483M"
..... - SL: "Comcast to buy Patriot cable" -- Known to cognoscenti as 'Patmedia'
Edison: "Mayoral campaign money used in school board race" -- Causing a flap over ELEC rules
Hillside: "Veteran Hillside official dies at 61"
Newark - Budget: "In Newark, bad news on budget, over a cup of Joe"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Financial Emergency for Celebrated Nonprofit Theater"


STATE

Pensions - NYT: "New Jersey Diverts Billions and Endangers Pension Fund"

Wayne Bryant - SL: "Bryant hears the charges in court"
..... - NYT: "Lawmaker Makes First Court Appearance on Fraud Charges"
..... - CN: "Bryant appears in court"

A.C. Prostitute Murders: "Home searched in A.C. slayings"
Death Penalty: "Christie seeks federal death penalty in '04 Newark slaying"
DOT: "State unveils $3.3B plan to smooth the road ahead"
Ethics: "Ethics board is asked for view on lawmakers' RU road trips" -- The 'Bogota bugger' again. Is Lonegan running for something?
Hillary Visit: Tom Moran: "Ever-reliable Hillary to N.J. Democrats: Pay up, guys"
Legislature: "Senators’ Pensions Draw Fire in Trenton"
Public Employee Contracts: "Unions drop suit to block contract vote"
Tax 'Relief' - SL: "State expands property tax relief" -- Also a Q&A on the new law.
..... - NYT: "With Corzine’s Signature, Taxpayers’ Burden Lightens"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

Bush on Emissions - NYT: "Bush Splits With Congress and States on Emissions"

US Attorney Firings: See today's The Bull Moose.

Bush Press Conference - WP: "For Bush, Fighting Democrats And Doubts"
..... - NYT: "Tussle Over Iraq Bill Reminds Many of Bitter 1995" -- Wherein Newt beat on Clinton.
FBI Overreaching - WP: "Police Log Confirms FBI Role In Arrests"


OF INTEREST



(Photo, Mamacita)

Political Fundraising: "I Am Invited to Play the Ponies with Senator Menendez" -- Mamacita, a blogging friend, receives an unexpected invitation, which leads to...

Federal Contract Corruption - Baseline: "Investigative Report: Bribery in the Beltway" -- An information technology mag to which PT subscribes investigates contract corruption under the Bush regime. Who knew?
Healthcare Costs: "Long-term care in north N.J. ranks among nation's costliest"
'Sopranos' Fix: "Final season: Leisurely start" and "Season 3: More trouble for Tony"

Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.

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Posted by Dan at 9:42 AM