Courier reveals Green, Robinson-Briggs missed earlier opportunity to save Muhlenberg.. SID needs better City help.. BOE: $30K for Howard..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
Crescent Times: See here: "Giving full credit for letter in Courier; Master Gardener website launches.
Doc's Potpourri: "Saga of a hospital closing, Part 2"
Save Muhlenberg:
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch(here) has an entry on developing a City Council agenda; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Abbott Districts: "Abbott cities attack state school aid plans" -- Remember, Assemblyman Green voted to dismantle Abbott.
School District Expenses: "'Teeth' for school board expense rules"
Cop 'Productivity': "Cops, chiefs spar over ticket 'quotas'" -- What ARE Plainfield's criteria for promotion?
Commuting: "A ticket to a lower gas bill" -- Parking and...
NJN: "NJN conversion plan gets static from legislators" -- Why?
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
CENTRAL JERSEY
Franklin: "Soaries, bank create partnership to save homes from foreclosure"
Lesniak Toll Plan: "Rts. 78/80 tolls would be collected only at Pa. border"
New Brunswick: "Ex-Rehab official admits bribery" -- Steered contracts for city's housing rehab.
North Plainfield: "Landlord sues borough for $20 million" -- Wanted permission for pool hall.
Pru: "As profit drops 92 percent, Pru blames volatile market"
Oprah in Elizabeth: "Elizabeth students learn their place in the world"
UCIA: "Improvement Authority legal bills sought" -- Violation of OPRA charged.
STATE
Census: "New Jersey's changing ethnic makeup"
Corruption Fallout: "Corzine aide quits in wake of Guttenberg conviction" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Courts: "Courts hard-pressed to deal with hard times" -- Foreclosures, debt cases set to overwhelm NJ courts.
'Live Where You Work' Loans: "Jersey City offers affordable housing plan"
Sports: "NJ group explores bringing Nets to Newark" -- As things sour in Brooklyn...
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
The Fed: "What now?" -- The Ledger's Sam Ali takes a look-see.
Mortgage Mess: "FDIC Floats a Proposal to Help With Home Loans"
OF INTEREST
Census: "Nearly Quarter of Children Under 5 Are Latino"
Credit Cards: "Congress looks to end credit abuses"
Military Recruiting: "Army salutes enlistees with money for home, business" -- $40K?
Parenting & Disabled Children: "Aging, mom wonders who'll care for diasbled daughter"
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Plainfield Today:
Plainfield Plaintalker: See here: "SID needs better help from City; BOE reschedules for Muhlenberg hearing, Sets Muslim holiday, Approves $30K for Howard.
Crescent Times: See here: "Giving full credit for letter in Courier; Master Gardener website launches.
Doc's Potpourri: "Saga of a hospital closing, Part 2"
Save Muhlenberg:
- "Courier reveals earlier, missed opportunity to save Muhlenberg"
- "Letter: More time needed for Muhlenberg buyer"
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch(here) has an entry on developing a City Council agenda; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Abbott Districts: "Abbott cities attack state school aid plans" -- Remember, Assemblyman Green voted to dismantle Abbott.
School District Expenses: "'Teeth' for school board expense rules"
Cop 'Productivity': "Cops, chiefs spar over ticket 'quotas'" -- What ARE Plainfield's criteria for promotion?
Commuting: "A ticket to a lower gas bill" -- Parking and...
NJN: "NJN conversion plan gets static from legislators" -- Why?
Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - May 1. 9 AM - 1 PM. Rummage Sale. This is one of Plainfield's best: Household items, small appliances, baby items, toys, home decor, clothing and more. At United Church of Christ, West 7th at Madison Avenue.
- Tomorrow - May 2. 2 - 6 PM. Rummage Sale. This is one of Plainfield's best: Household items, small appliances, baby items, toys, home decor, clothing and more. At United Church of Christ, West 7th at Madison Avenue.
- Saturday - May 3. 9 AM - 1 PM. Rummage Sale. This is one of Plainfield's best: Household items, small appliances, baby items, toys, home decor, clothing and more. At United Church of Christ, West 7th at Madison Avenue.
- Saturday - May 3. 10 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Plainfield Public Library's Community Health and Fitness Fair. Local health, wellness and fitness groups will be conducting free screenings and demonstrations on many topics -- including diet and exercise, injury rehab, pilates, karate and dance. Medicare and Part B info will also be offered. Eight agencies are joining with the Library in the effort. At the Plainfield Public Library, 8th Street and Park Avenue. Info, Bob Golon at (908) 757-1111, x132. FREE, no advance registration required.
- Saturday - May 3. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Music Of The New World. Dvorak's From the New World Symphony, Grofé's Mississippi Suite, Corigliano's Red Violin Suite, Barber's, Violin Concerto with Concertmaster Evelyn Estaza as soloist. 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.
- Monday - May 5. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Franklin: "Soaries, bank create partnership to save homes from foreclosure"
Lesniak Toll Plan: "Rts. 78/80 tolls would be collected only at Pa. border"
New Brunswick: "Ex-Rehab official admits bribery" -- Steered contracts for city's housing rehab.
North Plainfield: "Landlord sues borough for $20 million" -- Wanted permission for pool hall.
Pru: "As profit drops 92 percent, Pru blames volatile market"
Oprah in Elizabeth: "Elizabeth students learn their place in the world"
UCIA: "Improvement Authority legal bills sought" -- Violation of OPRA charged.
STATE
Census: "New Jersey's changing ethnic makeup"
Corruption Fallout: "Corzine aide quits in wake of Guttenberg conviction" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Courts: "Courts hard-pressed to deal with hard times" -- Foreclosures, debt cases set to overwhelm NJ courts.
'Live Where You Work' Loans: "Jersey City offers affordable housing plan"
Sports: "NJ group explores bringing Nets to Newark" -- As things sour in Brooklyn...
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Obama: "Obama Catches Up In Support From Hill"
- Clinton: "Clinton playing by her own set of rules"
- Indiana: John Farmer: "Dems court blue-collar Indiana voters"
- McCain: "McCain Health Plan Could Mean Higher Tax"
The Fed: "What now?" -- The Ledger's Sam Ali takes a look-see.
Mortgage Mess: "FDIC Floats a Proposal to Help With Home Loans"
OF INTEREST
Census: "Nearly Quarter of Children Under 5 Are Latino"
Credit Cards: "Congress looks to end credit abuses"
Military Recruiting: "Army salutes enlistees with money for home, business" -- $40K?
Parenting & Disabled Children: "Aging, mom wonders who'll care for diasbled daughter"
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