Dems meet tomorrow night to pick candidates.. McWilliams service Sunday at Shiloh.. Reserve bus seats now for Muhlenberg rally..
PLAINFIELD
(Breaking, 10 am) Drug Bust: "70 suspected gang members arrested in Plainfield raids" -- Thanks to M.E. and M.A.G. for tips on bust and helicopter 'invasion'. --Dan
Plainfield Today:
Crescent Times: "Change is coming" | "North Avenue HD update" | -- Blog changes coming.
Save Muhlenberg:
Plainfield Trees: "Cornelian Cherry Dogwood" -- Another post in Greg Palermo's ongoing series on Plainfield's trees, with a tip 'o the hat to Plainfield's own Barbara Sandford.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch weighs in on the question of progress in Plainfield -- see (here) -- and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg mission moves to Trenton" -- Free bus rides offered.
Letter, CN: Don Davis: "Communities coming together for Muhlenberg rally"
Congestion Pricing, NYC: "Just like old times, N.J.-N.Y. feud is on" -- Ledger & Editorial | NYTimes |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
7th Congressional District: "Somerset Republicans vie for party line" -- To face Linda Stender.
Hillside: "Board prepares to update its master plan for development"
Newark: "Council vote delayed on affordable housing"
Perth Amboy: "Mayoral hopeful bows out to back Vas rival"
Somerset County Dems: "N. Plainfield councilman, Montgomery mayor get nod" -- Ledger | Courier |
Warren Twp.: "Man shot after attacking cops, cars" -- Courier | Ledger |
Sharpe James Trial:
STATE
Lautenberg Senate Seat: "Andrews challenges Lautenberg in primary" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Budget:
Jersey City: "Transit officials are initiating study of Jersey City access"
Legislature: "Talk in Trenton turns to slowing economy" -- Commerce Bank economist sees short, mild recession; IMF sees greatest world recession since 1930s. Who do you believe?
NJ Republicans: "Gingrich tells state GOP: You can win Jersey back"
Schering: "Schering plans $1B cutback as Vytorin, Zetia fall"
State Contracts: "Audit: Liquor license software a failure"
Teacher Pensions: "State can skip teacher pension payments" -- Says judge.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Iraq: "U.S. Cites Gaps in Planning of Iraqi Assault on Basra"
OF INTEREST
4-yr-olds as Sex Harassers: "For Little Children, Grown-Up Labels As Sexual Harassers"
Real Estate Sales: "Unsold Homes Tie Down Would-Be Transplants"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
(Breaking, 10 am) Drug Bust: "70 suspected gang members arrested in Plainfield raids" -- Thanks to M.E. and M.A.G. for tips on bust and helicopter 'invasion'. --Dan
Plainfield Today:
- "Plainfield Dem Chair Green to honor bylaws in the breach tomorrow"
- "Al McWilliams Anniversary Sunday at Shiloh"
Crescent Times: "Change is coming" | "North Avenue HD update" | -- Blog changes coming.
Save Muhlenberg:
Plainfield Trees: "Cornelian Cherry Dogwood" -- Another post in Greg Palermo's ongoing series on Plainfield's trees, with a tip 'o the hat to Plainfield's own Barbara Sandford.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch weighs in on the question of progress in Plainfield -- see (here) -- and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg mission moves to Trenton" -- Free bus rides offered.
Letter, CN: Don Davis: "Communities coming together for Muhlenberg rally"
Congestion Pricing, NYC: "Just like old times, N.J.-N.Y. feud is on" -- Ledger & Editorial | NYTimes |
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Reminder: Reserve your FREE seat for the Trenton rally in support of Muhlenberg today. See Save Muhlenberg blog.
- Today - April 3. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Saturday - April 5. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Hooray For Hollywood! A pops concert featuring some of Hollywood's best movie music - Gone With The Wind, Casablanca, Harry Potter, James Bond, and more. Guest soloist Gabriela Imreh. The Plainfield Symphony performs at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Info: (908) 561-5140.
- Sunday - April 6. Check-in 12:30, Program 1 - 4 PM. Teen Pregnancy Awareness Forum. Plainfield-based PETAL, Inc. is a nonprofit for tween/teen girls, aged 10-19. Forum will provide a girl-friendly discussion on facts and issues and an opportunity to 'ask the experts'. Free to teens, $10/adults. At: Adam Clayton Powell Office Bldg, 163 W. 125th St., NYC. Info: (888) 632-9953.
- Monday - April 7. 6:30 PM. 'Save Muhlenberg' Planning Meeting. Under the leadership of POP. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue. Residents, employees, and all impacted by or interested Muhlenberg are welcome. Info: Steven Hatcher, Plainfield POP chair, (908) 731-1518.
- Monday - April 7. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Wednesday - April 9. 11 AM - 1 PM. Faith, Bricks & Mortar Ribbon-cutting. Join FBM, local officials and key partners in celebrating completion of FBM's latest project, a two-family residence at 944 West 3rd Street. Info: (908) 756-5774. All are welcome.
- Wednesday - April 9. 7 PM. School Board Candidate Forum. Five candidates are vying for three seats on the Plainfield Board of Education. Come hear the candidates and pose your own questions. Sponsor: League of Women Voters, Plainfield chapter. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street (please use 9th Street parking lot).
- Wednesday - April 9. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
CENTRAL JERSEY
7th Congressional District: "Somerset Republicans vie for party line" -- To face Linda Stender.
Hillside: "Board prepares to update its master plan for development"
Newark: "Council vote delayed on affordable housing"
Perth Amboy: "Mayoral hopeful bows out to back Vas rival"
Somerset County Dems: "N. Plainfield councilman, Montgomery mayor get nod" -- Ledger | Courier |
Warren Twp.: "Man shot after attacking cops, cars" -- Courier | Ledger |
Sharpe James Trial:
- Trial: "James defense rests case after 2 witnesses"
- Bob Braun: "An icon sees poetic justice -- and a conspiracy" -- Amiri Baraka.
STATE
Lautenberg Senate Seat: "Andrews challenges Lautenberg in primary" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Budget:
- Small Towns: "Roberts opposes limiting state aid"
- Park Shutdowns: Paul Mulshine | Mark DiIonno
Jersey City: "Transit officials are initiating study of Jersey City access"
Legislature: "Talk in Trenton turns to slowing economy" -- Commerce Bank economist sees short, mild recession; IMF sees greatest world recession since 1930s. Who do you believe?
NJ Republicans: "Gingrich tells state GOP: You can win Jersey back"
Schering: "Schering plans $1B cutback as Vytorin, Zetia fall"
State Contracts: "Audit: Liquor license software a failure"
Teacher Pensions: "State can skip teacher pension payments" -- Says judge.
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Dem Convention: "DNC convention stance surprises campaigns"
- Obama: "Obama Wins Backing of 9/11 Commission Co-Chairman Lee Hamilton"
- Pennsylvania: "Poll: Obama ahead of Clinton in PA"
- McCain: "McCain shies away from religion talk"
Iraq: "U.S. Cites Gaps in Planning of Iraqi Assault on Basra"
OF INTEREST
4-yr-olds as Sex Harassers: "For Little Children, Grown-Up Labels As Sexual Harassers"
Real Estate Sales: "Unsold Homes Tie Down Would-Be Transplants"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
