Spitzer: complete links.. Solaris shifting loss to Muhlenberg?.. Brownfields Committee gears up.. New traffic patterns today..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
- "Charity-care shocker: Solaris shifting loss to Muhlenberg?"
- "Spitzer: Links to stories: Scandal and Political Fallout"
- "NJT Overpasses: New Traffic Patterns Today"
Crescent Times: "Little did I know! Safe Roads to School update" -- School needs: Computers | Science.
Save Muhlenberg: "Solaris shifting charity-care loss to Muhlenberg?"
Plainfield Trees: "Southern Magnolia" -- A new post today 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).
Dornoch: "Developer downsizes housing project" -- "Poor market a factor".
Crittenden Killing: "Police ask public for help finding killer" -- Courier | Ledger |
Police Chief v. Director: "Dispute over personnel prompts 5-day suspension"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- TAKE NOTE:
- Planning Board meeting RESCHEDULED to Thursday, March 13, 8 PM, City Hall Library.
- Today - March 11. 5:30 - 8 PM. Plainfield Business: Recruiting, Retaining, Helping Start-ups. An Economic Development workshop, featuring Dr. Harold Flint, Montclair U. , Catherine McVicker, PhD, and Jennifer Wenson-Maier, City of Plainfield. Networking opportunity before and afer the program. At the Plainfield Public Library. Sponsor: Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments. All are invited.
- Today - March 11. 6-10 PM. Immigration Policy Hearing. The Governor's Advisory Panel on Immigration Policy will hold its second hearing, seeking public input on immigration policy. At the Bridgeton HS Auditorium, 111 North West Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ. Plainfielders Christian Estevez, BOE , member and Carol Brokaw, Esq., chairperson of the PMUA Board of Commissioners are members of the panel. All are welcome!
- Thursday - 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!
- Thursday - March 13. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Rescheduled.
- 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. 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: "Testimony: No special treatment for Riley"
EWR: "FAA to limit flights at Newark to ease congestion"
North Plainfield: "Couple ask to be tried together in baby's death"
South Plainfield "Roseanne the Riveter" -- Woman honored for WWII work.
Springfield: "Suit alleges fraud in firefighters exam"
Union Twp: "Judge to hear case on change-of-government petitions"
STATE
Christie/Ashcroft Deal: "Justice Dept. reins in monitor deals"
Emailgate: "Codey, GOP demand probe of missing McGreevey e-mails"
Family Leave Bill: "A step forward for family leave bill" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Lautenberg Seat: "Bateman toying with bid for U.S. Senate"
State Debt: "Voters may decide on borrowing"
Supremes: "Phone tip can't justify police search of car, passengers"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Analysis: John Farmer: "The underdog, the better bet and the healer"
- Obama: "Obama rejects idea of back seat on ticket"
- Clinton: "Kickoff in Pennsylvania's friendly territory"
- Mississippi: "The Early Word: Mississippi, You’re Up"
OF INTEREST
Kids & Words: "Mommy, Daddy, what does 'prostitute' mean?" -- A teachable moment.
Political Wives: "Standing by one's idiot of a husband" | "In Defense of Option "A""
Hispanics & Healthcare: "Health care for elderly Hispanics is criticized"
Supporting the Military: "Coupon-Cutting Brigade Comes to Military Families' Aid"
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