Bernice scoop: Davis DWI.. Newark cop tussle shows Plainfield the dangers.. Maria on perceptions and credit.. Muhlenberg rally Saturday..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: "Judge Dismisses Major Charge Against Davis" -- Ledger: lots of comments here.
Crescent Times: "Changing Perception: An uphill battle" | "Anonymous Commentator wants credit"
Save Muhlenberg: "Showing curbside support for Muhlenberg"
Plainfield Trees: "Southern Magnolia" -- A further post in Greg Palermo's ongoing series on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch has a post (here) -- his thoughts on this year's budget process -- and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Councilor Davis DWI: "Davis wins first round in court"
Golden Gloves: "Golden Gloves boxing comes to PHS" -- Tomorrow night.
Unemployment Benefits Fraud: "Plainfield woman charged with $7,500 fraud"
Commuting: "NJ Transit says no fare hikes this year"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- TAKE NOTE:
- Planning Board meeting RESCHEDULED to tonight, March 13, 8 PM, City Hall Library.
- 'Save Muhlenberg' Rally. Saturday, Noon. Assemble at Park Avenue and Randolph Road.
- Today - March 13. 4:15 PM. School Board Candidate Forum. The PEA, which represents teachers and support staff, hosts a forum for the five candidates: Jaclynne Callands, 'Lenny' Cathcart, Bridget Rivers, Vickey Sheppard, and Yolanda Van Fleet. At the former Jefferson School, 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Mind how you park!
- Today - March 13. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Rescheduled
. - Tomorrow - March 14. 6 - 8 PM. Spring Family Fun Festival. Games, food & prizes. Learn about plants! Special appearance: Cat In The Hat! Make 'Safety Cards' for your kids through the Child ID Program. Sponsored by the Center for Stronger Families. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking on Spooner Avenue.) Info: (908) 731-4272.
- Sunday - March 16. 3 PM. The Mèlange: A Celebration of the Arts. Sponsor: Raritan Valley LINKS. Scotch Plains Baptist Church, 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. Info: (908) 756-0563 or (732) 563-0980. FREE.
- Monday - March 17. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Wednesday - March 19. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited
. - Wednesday - March 19. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Thursday - March 20. 6:30 PM. Brownfields Development Area Steering Committee. Initial meeting. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Thursday - March 20. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Thursday - March 20. 6 - 10:30 PM. 6th Annual Boys & Girls Club Father/Daughter Dance. Sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Union County. At Snuffy's/Pantagis, Scotch Plains. $45/couple and $25 per additional daughter. Tickets available at Plainfield Boys & Girls Club, 530 West 7th Street. Info: Alena Minatee at (908) 822-8672 x112.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Sharpe James --
- Trial: "Former aide says her boss bowed to James' wish" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
- Bob Braun: "The man who put James far from ringside"
Bilingual Town Website: "Mayor denies backing website"
Bound Brook: "Internet sting nets councilman's son"
Newark - Editorial, SL: "End the Newark police feud"
Rahway: "Renovated theater set for bigger productions" -- Ledger | Gannett |
South Plainfield: "Borough to put speed humps on busy avenue"
STATE
Budget: "Senators Join Citizens in Attacking Corzine’s Budget Plan" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Gannett |
Paul Mulshine: "To small towns, the State Police are real troopers"
Development: "Environmentalists alarmed over developers' back-door move"
DYFS: "Child welfare veteran tapped to take over agency"
Hamilton: "Hamilton gets state supervision for 'unsound financial condition'"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Spitzergate: The last day, I promise.
- Resignation: "A remorseful Spitzer resigns" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
- 'Kristen': "A Jersey Shore girl ends up at center of the mess" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
- Lt. Gov. Paterson: "Hope for Harmony in a Shaken Albany" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
- The Times' Sleuthing: "4 Arrests, Then 6 Days to a Resignation" -- How the Times got the scoop.
The Markets: "Dollar at 12-year low against Yen on Carlyle fund failure" -- Bloomberg | NYTimes | -- "We are entering dollar crisis mode".
Mortgage Mess Fallout: "Paulson: Tougher Bank Scrutiny After Mortgage Meltdown"
Republican Congressional Fundraising: "GOP fundraiser fired; FBI investigates 'significant' fraud"
OF INTEREST
'Morality': "'My morality, right or wrong' becomes hot topic" -- Spitzer spices usually bland topic.
Sex Ed: "From make-believe babies, girls learn very real lessons"
Tainted -- Lemon Wedges?: "NJ microbiologist: Restaurant lemon wedges can be dangerous"
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