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Early today, have to go to a funeral.
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice rebuts two quotes and notes meetings and unresolved calendar confusion. Maria on the District's 'stakeholder committees' and visiting Shrewsbury (the real Shrewsbury). PEPtalk reminds all of this evening's BOE candidate forum. Olddoc puts a wrap on Petra. PSN reports the Ironmen play spoiler in Milwaukee.
No print or online stories concerning Plainfield today.
Union County: "Employee lawsuit charging forced retirement in lieu of termination goes to court today"
NJ Drivers Licenses - Editorial, SL: "Spaced out in Trenton" -- If your last name has a space or apostrophe in it, fuggedaboutit.
NJPAC: "Talent and drive blend in auditions for Young Artists Talent Search"
Profile: "Novelist Harlan Coben, Jersey's suburban sleuth"
Rutgers Women: "Rutgers women lose to Purdue" -- Ledger | Courier |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - March 30. 6:30 PM. Restore Muhlenberg/POP Meeting. Note regular meeting date change, as the group's legal briefs appealing Commissioner Howard's July 29, 2008, decision are due in early April. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All Muhlenberg supporters are invited.
- Today - March 30. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. PEP: Board of Education Candidate Forum. All candidates for School Board seats have been invited. Sponsored by PEP (Parents Empowering Parents), Plainfield's citywide parents organization. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) For more information, visit the PEP website here.
- Tomorrow - March 31. 7 PM. BOE: Budget Hearing. A public hearing on the budget that will be voted on at the Board of Ed elections later this month. At the Administration Building (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Public invited.
- Tomorrow - March 31. 8 PM. Special City Council Meeting and Budget Hearing. A special meeting with one item of business: A resolution applying to the Local Finance Board for a reduction in the annual pension contribution. A regularly scheduled budget hearing will also be held. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Public welcome.
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PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice remembers Plainfield's women gardeners. Maria provides a link to the Muhlenberg hearing documents (PDF) and takes on an anonymous commenter. Olddoc continues the Petra posts. PSN reports the Ironmen drop one to Ignition.
Adrian Mapp - Letter, CN: "Green sticks to old, secretive methods"
Firefighting Accreditation: "Bloomfield first in state to achieve coveted international certification"
Riverfront Park: "Rahway makes room for long-awaited riverfront park"
High School Security --
State Theater: "Theater reduces programming, mulls layoffs to close deficit"
Agricultural Agents: "At the borders, stopping tiny invaders that pose big threats"
Baseball: "Yankees and Mets toil to fill new stadiums"
'GreenFest': "PSE&G's 'GreenFrest' to celebrate the virtues of 'green'"
Poetry: "At Woodbridge festival, poets catch immigrant story, New Jersey-style"
Sexting: "Debate swirls over girl's nude photos" -- Should self-portraits draw harsh penalties?
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - March 29. 3 PM. Concert: Festival of Organists. Crescent Concerts' seventh event of the season features organists Joseph Arndt, William Berg, Brian Preston Harlow, Trent Johnson and Barbara Thomson in works ranging from Bach to Widor. On the new 97-rank G.F. Adams organ at At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Tickets: $20/person, $15/seniors, $5/students. Info: (908) 756-2468.
- Tomorrow - March 30. 6:30 PM. Restore Muhlenberg/POP Meeting. Note regular meeting date change, as the group's legal briefs appealing Commissioner Howard's July 29, 2008, decision are due in early April. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All Muhlenberg supporters are invited.
- Tomorrow - March 30. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. PEP: Board of Education Candidate Forum. All candidates for School Board seats have been invited. Sponsored by PEP (Parents Empowering Parents), Plainfield's citywide parents organization. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) For more information, visit the PEP website here.
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STATE
2009 Races: "Christie vs. Lonegan: One bunts, one swings for the fences"
Rush Holt: "With a physicist's exactitude, Holt brings science to politics"
Prosecutors: "NJ prosecutor's association asks high bails for illegal immigrants"
Rutgers Women: "Rutgers women ready for battle with Purdue"
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PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice, noting the mayoral and Assembly slates, ponders the 4th Ward council seat. Maria considers Jerry and why you might not want to follow city elections. Councilor McWilliams invites all to the budget deliberations, which have been sparsely attended, and suggests three management practices be implemented: Priorities, Process and Performance. Councilor Burney cites the need for more citizen input. Olddoc enjoys family this weekend, but squeezes up some more Petra shots -- not to miss. PPS News updates us on the March 12 stakeholders meeting. Shortly before noon yesterday, Assemblyman Green posted a notice of a forum he was holding last night. What?! You didn't make it?! Shame on you for not sitting on the edge of your seat waiting!
Profile: "Rich Phoenix, 'The Voice', snags North Plainfield clerk position" -- Has worked at Plainfield Council meetings for over 20 years.
Charter Schools: "New Pressman Charter School to locate in YWCA building"
Missing Woman: "Man found with missing woman in Plainfield in county jail" -- Ledger | Courier |
North Plainfield: "Man admits to manslaughter in newborn's death" -- Courier | Ledger |
Technology: "Police use cellphone's GPS to locate injured bicyclist in Bound Brook"
Corruption: "Former Orange councilwoman pleads guilty to false expense claims" -- Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
NJ Supremes: "Rivera-Soto violation of gag order quietly disposed of" -- Courier | Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
Rutgers Women: "Scarlet Knights head to Oklahoma City"
Stimulus Money: "NJ first in nation to receive unemployment funds"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - March 28. 9 AM - 1 PM. Free Rabies Clinic. Free rabies clinic for pet cats and dogs, sponsored by the City of Plainfield. All dogs must be on a secure leash. All cats must be in a secure carrier. Dog and cat licenses will be available. This is the first of four opportunities. At the South Avenue Fire House, adjacent to Netherwood Station.
- Today - March 28. 1 - 4 PM. Childrens Book Signing Event. A book-signing event and workshop for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, with artist Bryan Collier, who illustrated Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, written by Nikki Grimes. Sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of LINKS. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. Copies of the book will be distributed one per family on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE.
- Today - March 28. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Springtime Pops. Featuring the NY Philharmonic's principal tuba Alan Baer as soloist in John Williams' Concerto for Tuba. Guest conductor Chris Wilhejm, of the Ridgewood Concert Band will lead the orchestra in Copland's Appalachian Spring and other pops favorites. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking at Swain's or on 1st Place.) Tickets available at the door: $25/person, $15/seniors and students. 12 and under free. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the PSO website at www.plainfieldsymphony.org/.
- Today - March 28. Post-Concert. Plainfield Symphony: Conductor's Circle Reception. Following the Pops Concert, all are invited to honor longtime Plainfield Symphony supporters and friends, Jean Mattson and Lois Mattson. At the home of John DeMarco and Alan Cohen, 940 Glenwood Avenue. $35/person, payable at the door. Includes buffet supper and full bar.
- Tomorrow - March 29. 3 PM. Concert: Festival of Organists. Crescent Concerts' seventh event of the season features organists Joseph Arndt, William Berg, Brian Preston Harlow, Trent Johnson and Barbara Thomson in works ranging from Bach to Widor. On the new 97-rank G.F. Adams organ at At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Tickets: $20/person, $15/seniors, $5/students. Info: (908) 756-2468.
- Monday - March 30. 6:30 PM. Restore Muhlenberg/POP Meeting. Note regular meeting date change, as the group's legal briefs appealing Commissioner Howard's July 29, 2008, decision are due in early April. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All Muhlenberg supporters are invited.
- Monday - March 30. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. PEP: Board of Education Candidate Forum. All candidates for School Board seats have been invited. Sponsored by PEP (Parents Empowering Parents), Plainfield's citywide parents organization. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) For more information, visit the PEP website here.
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PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice takes on Jerry Green's 'wacko math' and notes some new sidewalk. Olddoc finds Ambrose Bierce on politics enlightening, but is troubled that Burney has cut public comment time in half. Read on. PEPtalk nears the end of the BOE candidate profiles with #9: Tammy Westbrook. PSN interviews PHS baseball coach Scott Gleickenhaus. Assemblyman Green swings into attack mode against Mapp.
Queen City Diner: "Customers help design diner's menu"
Shooting-Chase-Crash: "One of two shooting suspects ID'ed; police seek third"
Energy-Efficieny Grants: "Pallone announces Plainfield gets $186K grant"
Missing Persons --
Crime: "Three Plainfield teens face adult charges in robbing two men" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Unspoken subtext: Black on Hispanic violence.
UC Freeholders: "Dems endorse Mohamed S. Jalloh for Freeholder" -- Day after Holmes announces retirement; how smooth!.
State Mandates: "Municipalities want relief from mandates such as binding arbitration"
Sexting: "NJ girl, 14, faces porn charges over posting her nude photos"
Traffic Cams: "Traffic cams sparking road rage"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - March 28. 9 AM - 1 PM. Free Rabies Clinic. Free rabies clinic for pet cats and dogs, sponsored by the City of Plainfield. All dogs must be on a secure leash. All cats must be in a secure carrier. Dog and cat licenses will be available. This is the first of four opportunities. At the South Avenue Fire House, adjacent to Netherwood Station.
- Tomorrow - March 28. 1 - 4 PM. Childrens Book Signing Event. A book-signing event and workshop for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, with artist Bryan Collier, who illustrated Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, written by Nikki Grimes. Sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of LINKS. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. Copies of the book will be distributed one per family on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE.
- Tomorrow - March 28. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Springtime Pops. Featuring the NY Philharmonic's principal tuba Alan Baer as soloist in John Williams' Concerto for Tuba. Guest conductor Chris Wilhejm, of the Ridgewood Concert Band will lead the orchestra in Copland's Appalachian Spring and other pops favorites. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking at Swain's or on 1st Place.) Tickets available at the door: $25/person, $15/seniors and students. 12 and under free. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the PSO website at www.plainfieldsymphony.org/.
- Tomorrow - March 28. Post-Concert. Plainfield Symphony: Conductor's Circle Reception. Following the Pops Concert, all are invited to honor longtime Plainfield Symphony supporters and friends, Jean Mattson and Lois Mattson. At the home of John DeMarco and Alan Cohen, 940 Glenwood Avenue. $35/person, payable at the door. Includes buffet supper and full bar.
- Sunday - March 29. 3 PM. Concert: Festival of Organists. Crescent Concerts' seventh event of the season features organists Joseph Arndt, William Berg, Brian Preston Harlow, Trent Johnson and Barbara Thomson in works ranging from Bach to Widor. On the new 97-rank G.F. Adams organ at At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Tickets: $20/person, $15/seniors, $5/students. Info: (908) 756-2468.
- Monday - March 30. 6:30 PM. Restore Muhlenberg/POP Meeting. Note regular meeting date change, as the group's legal briefs appealing Commissioner Howard's July 29, 2008, decision are due in early April. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All Muhlenberg supporters are invited.
- Monday - March 30. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. PEP: Board of Education Candidate Forum. All candidates for School Board seats have been invited. Sponsored by PEP (Parents Empowering Parents), Plainfield's citywide parents organization. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) For more information, visit the PEP website here.
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STATE
2009 Races --
AIG: "NJ Attorney General looking for evidence of fraud at AIG"
Carla Katz: "CWA expels Katz, alleging misuse of funds"
Lobbying: "$3.9M spent on government-to-government lobbying" -- Report here (PDF).
School Funding: "NJ Supreme Court: State need not release funding study"
State Worker Furloughs: "PBA to sue over furlough powers given Corzine"
NATION / WORLD
Afghanistan: "Obama's War: New troops, new plan"
Financial Regulation: "Geithner outlines sweeping increase in regulation" -- WSJ | McClatchy |
GOP: "GOP infighting on their budget 'plan'"
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