McWilliams runs for Council.. Council: Pay $12K to relocate an 'acting' director?.. Chamber hosts ad workshop tomorrow..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: Plainfield Plaintalker: "Council Asked to Pay Relocation Money"
Crescent Times: Posts on inspiring news, sharing PR with the PMUA?, a walk to Madison Plaza -- see here.
Save Muhlenberg: "Trenton Rally: Ledger coverage"
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) as well as sending out his 'As I See It' email.
Farmer's Markets: "Farm markets are advised to go upscale to thrive"
NJ Hospitals: "Extraordinary measures at life's end -- at a price" -- The study is here.
Redevelopment: "West Orange project reinvents Edison factory as condos"
Commuting: "Tunnels at 100, and More to Come" -- But the only question is: When will the Raritan Valley Line get a one-seat ride?
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Lesniak: "Crusader gets his fight back" -- From strong-arm powerbroker to big-picture man?
The American Boychoir: "Choir School Celebrates Its 70th Season"
Golden Gloves: "Linden PBA to host N.J. Golden Gloves"
Sharpe James Trial: Bob Braun: "In more than one way, James trial is about women"
Piscataway: "Piscataway shows school pride"
South Plainfield: "Group seeks to save Dismal Swamp"
STATE
Lautenberg Senate Seat:
State Lottery: "Plan for big stores to sell lottery tickets gets mixed reviews"
Workers' Comp:
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Subprime Mortgages: "A Road Not Taken by Lenders" -- Before you rail at greedy borrowers, consider this road not taken...
OF INTEREST
Brew Pubs: "New Jersey’s Brew Pubs Enjoying Golden Days"
Careers: "Female Police Chiefs, a Novelty No More"
Parenting: "Talk to Parents About Sex? Yeah, Right"
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Plainfield Today: Plainfield Plaintalker: "Council Asked to Pay Relocation Money"
Crescent Times: Posts on inspiring news, sharing PR with the PMUA?, a walk to Madison Plaza -- see here.
Save Muhlenberg: "Trenton Rally: Ledger coverage"
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) as well as sending out his 'As I See It' email.
Farmer's Markets: "Farm markets are advised to go upscale to thrive"
NJ Hospitals: "Extraordinary measures at life's end -- at a price" -- The study is here.
Redevelopment: "West Orange project reinvents Edison factory as condos"
Commuting: "Tunnels at 100, and More to Come" -- But the only question is: When will the Raritan Valley Line get a one-seat ride?
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - 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.
- Today - April 7. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tomorrow - April 8. 5:45 PM. "Raising Your Advertising IQ". Workshop sponsored by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. See details here. At the Plainfield Public Library, 8th Street at Park 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
Lesniak: "Crusader gets his fight back" -- From strong-arm powerbroker to big-picture man?
The American Boychoir: "Choir School Celebrates Its 70th Season"
Golden Gloves: "Linden PBA to host N.J. Golden Gloves"
Sharpe James Trial: Bob Braun: "In more than one way, James trial is about women"
Piscataway: "Piscataway shows school pride"
South Plainfield: "Group seeks to save Dismal Swamp"
STATE
Lautenberg Senate Seat:
- Dems: "Debates are talk of Dems' campaign"
- GOP: "Executive Says No to G.O.P. on Senate Bid" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
State Lottery: "Plan for big stores to sell lottery tickets gets mixed reviews"
Workers' Comp:
- The Politics: "Politics tangle a safety net for workers hurt on job"
- Tony Bellezza's Case: "'This wasn't supposed to happen'"
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Change Makes a Call on Levittown"
- Clinton:
- "Top Clinton Aide Leaves Under Pressure" -- NYTimes | WashPost |
- "Questions of honesty hound Hillary"
- McCain: "McCain Campaign Returns to Its Stopgap Model"
- Petraeus & The Candidates: "The Next Campaign Stop: Iraq Hearings"
Subprime Mortgages: "A Road Not Taken by Lenders" -- Before you rail at greedy borrowers, consider this road not taken...
OF INTEREST
Brew Pubs: "New Jersey’s Brew Pubs Enjoying Golden Days"
Careers: "Female Police Chiefs, a Novelty No More"
Parenting: "Talk to Parents About Sex? Yeah, Right"
BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |
