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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Doc's Potpourri: "Debut of Doc's Potpourri" -- Plainfield's venerable observer Dr. Harold Yood, is now blogging -- at 87! More power to you, 'olddoc'!
Plainfield Trees: "Japanese Flowering Cherries" -- Why travel to D.C. or Branch Brook Park to see Japanese cherries in bloom, when Plainfield offers a feast for the eyes? A fresh post in Greg Palermo's ongoing series on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch's new post is about the Obama phenom and his support for Annie McWilliams in the upcoming primary -- see (here) -- and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs on the FOSH garage sale confusion (here) as well as sending out his 'As I See It' email.
Santiago v. City: "Court rejects motion to stop reorganizing police force" -- Corporation Counsel Dan Williamson: "It's never been about the chief".
Real Estate: "Public has dim view of real-estate market" -- Sleepy Hollow's Joe Burris is quoted.
Teen Violence: "Trapped in a matrix of glorified violence" -- The new KKK: Kids killing kids.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Berkeley Heights: "Community center referendum on hold" -- Legality of petition signatures.
Sharpe James Trial: "Ailing juror may delay James trial"
Union County: "In sham, Union County Dems fund 'Republican' candidate"
Westfield: "Prostitution raids in county net 7 arrests" -- In Westfield?!
STATE
FY2009 Budget: "Property taxes rise, rebates won't (frozen at '06 levels)"
Lautenberg Senate Seat:
Budget Fallout: "Auto parts suppliers criticize state's buying from one distributor"
Prisoner Healthcare: "Company resists bid to cancel deal on inmates" -- Says UMDNJ will cost more.
State Pensions: "Senator wants part timers barred from pension benefits" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
Consumer Crises: "Bailouts should sound alarm" -- #1 Beneficiary: Lobbyists.
The Economy: "Poll: On the Economy, 70% Disapprove of Bush"
FBI: "Lawmakers Want FBI Access to Data Curbed"
Recession: "Retailing Chains Caught in a Wave of Bankruptcies"
OF INTEREST
Papal Visit:
Health: "'Bugs' in your lungs may be your friends"
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Plainfield Today:
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- "You are invited to a brunch for candidates McWilliams & Mapp"
- "NJT Overpasses: New Traffic Patterns"
- "Mayor Seeks Council Consent for Peck"
- "Lights to the Peninsula!"
- "Citywide Garage Sale Put Off to 2009"
- ""Olddoc" is New Blogger on the Block"
- "Another fine sight"
- "Tidiness at Park & 7th"
- "BOE Elections Today"
- "East 9th & Park Peninsula News" -- And acceptance of grant, finally (see here).
Doc's Potpourri: "Debut of Doc's Potpourri" -- Plainfield's venerable observer Dr. Harold Yood, is now blogging -- at 87! More power to you, 'olddoc'!
Plainfield Trees: "Japanese Flowering Cherries" -- Why travel to D.C. or Branch Brook Park to see Japanese cherries in bloom, when Plainfield offers a feast for the eyes? A fresh post in Greg Palermo's ongoing series on Plainfield's trees.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch's new post is about the Obama phenom and his support for Annie McWilliams in the upcoming primary -- see (here) -- and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs on the FOSH garage sale confusion (here) as well as sending out his 'As I See It' email.
Santiago v. City: "Court rejects motion to stop reorganizing police force" -- Corporation Counsel Dan Williamson: "It's never been about the chief".
Real Estate: "Public has dim view of real-estate market" -- Sleepy Hollow's Joe Burris is quoted.
Teen Violence: "Trapped in a matrix of glorified violence" -- The new KKK: Kids killing kids.
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Reminders: School Board Election is TODAY. Polls open 2 - 9 PM, normal polling locations.
- Tomorrow - April 16. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Thursday - April 17. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
- Saturday - April 19. 9 AM - 2 PM. Free Boxing Lessons at 5th Street Gym. Owner Derek Chandler is opening his boxing gym to the community for free lessons this day. (Note: Regular hours are 4 - 10 PM, Mon - Fri.) At the 5th Street Gym, 233 East 5th Street. Info: (908) 648-1341 or (732) 762-8620.
- Saturday - April 19. 10 AM - Noon. 'Meet and Greet' Brunch for Candidates McWilliams and Mapp. Join friends and well-wishers in a meet-and-greet for City Council candidates Annie McWilliams and Adrian Mapp. Sponsored by New Democrats for Plainfield. At the YWCA Terrace Room, East Front and Church Streets. (Out by Noon for those attending the 'Save Muhlenberg' event.)
- Saturday - April 19. Noon - 1 PM. 'Hour of Power' Vigil at Muhlenberg. People of all faiths join in an hour-long vigil in support of Muhlenberg RMC. Coordinated by Plainfield POP. Info: (908) 731-1518.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Berkeley Heights: "Community center referendum on hold" -- Legality of petition signatures.
Sharpe James Trial: "Ailing juror may delay James trial"
Union County: "In sham, Union County Dems fund 'Republican' candidate"
Westfield: "Prostitution raids in county net 7 arrests" -- In Westfield?!
STATE
FY2009 Budget: "Property taxes rise, rebates won't (frozen at '06 levels)"
Lautenberg Senate Seat:
- "Rep. Andrews launches bid for Senate"
- "Lautenberg starts campaign off with fundraiser at PAC"
- "For New Jersey Democrats, Senate Race Turns Divisive"
Budget Fallout: "Auto parts suppliers criticize state's buying from one distributor"
Prisoner Healthcare: "Company resists bid to cancel deal on inmates" -- Says UMDNJ will cost more.
State Pensions: "Senator wants part timers barred from pension benefits" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Pollsters: 'Bitter' remarks' impact won't be know for days"
- Clinton: "Clinton Releases Tough New Anti-Obama Ad in Pa."
- McCain: "Rice Rules Out Spot on McCain Ticket"
Consumer Crises: "Bailouts should sound alarm" -- #1 Beneficiary: Lobbyists.
The Economy: "Poll: On the Economy, 70% Disapprove of Bush"
FBI: "Lawmakers Want FBI Access to Data Curbed"
Recession: "Retailing Chains Caught in a Wave of Bankruptcies"
OF INTEREST
Papal Visit:
"In NJ, settlers in Salem started it all" -- An overview of Catholicism in NJ (40% of Jerseyans are Catholic).College Admissions: "Student-and-college mating dance goes online"
"Pontiff Expected to Stress Traditional Worship, Miracles"
Health: "'Bugs' in your lungs may be your friends"
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