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Friday, March 6, 2009

Stimulus $$$ for Plainfield cops.. Bernice: Planning Board, Hollis & BOE.. Exhibit opens at Library.. Court: School uniforms OK..

PLAINFIELD



Fire or accident 8ish this AM. Helicopter from Hub-Stine to RWJ.

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice on planning persiflage, with kudos, Hollis OK to run, and Mousie -- free at last! Councilor Burney notes austere times come to Plainfield too, and uploads the City/PMUA interlocal services agreement. Olddoc continues the Winter 44-45 tale. PEPtalk posts on summer Shakespeare for kids and Obama internships.


Library: "History of Plainfield showcased in exhibit" -- Opening reception tomorrow, 1 - 3 PM.
School Dress Codes: "Appeals court says schools can impose dress codes" -- Including Plainfield.


Golf Course: "UC's Oak Ridge Course closed by County" -- Ledger | Courier |
Newark: "Whitlow: Is every crime counted for what it is? Or downgraded?"
Pay-to-Play - Editorial, CN: "Preserving Pay-to-play in Somerville a sorry development"
Somerset Co. Vo-Tech: "Students learn restaurant management at Trade Wins"
Union County: "Sheriff offers cock, dog fighting training for law enforcement"
Union Twp.: "Skate 22 rink, site of fatal shooting, to remain closed"

Read Across America: "Central Jersey observations abound" -- Except Plainfield? No mention on City or School websites.
Teen Drivers: "Lawmakers push four bills to improve road safety"


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today: Queen City Diner Benefit for Families in need. See story here. Special prix fixe menu. 4 - 9 PM each day. Queen City Diner, 1324 South Avenue. Info: (908) 756-7900.



  • Tomorrow - March 7. 1 - 3 PM. Exhibit & Reception: Plainfield Then and Now. A photographic exhibit of the Queen City from Civil War days to today, from the archives of the Plainfield Public Library and contemporary photographer Joe Stuczynski. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - March 7. 5 - 7 PM. Exhibit & Reception: 'Realist Visions', Art of Paul Casale. Swain Galleries offers an exhibit of recent works by Cranford artist Paul Casale. Exhibit runs through March 31. At Swain Galleries, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Info: (908) 756-1707 or visit their website at www.swaingalleries.com/.
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STATE
Stimulus Money: "Corzine outlines $900M in transportation projects" Lists: NJT (PDF), NJDOT (PDF).

Budget: "Corzine threatens big layoffs if unions refuse wage freeze"
Obama: "Poll: Jerseyans back Obama, stimulus, more" -- Ledger | Courier | Poll |
State Police: "State troopers want mandatory retirement age changed"
Supremes: "Court: Passenger in stolen car cannot make medical claim"


NATION / WORLD

Obama: "Forum on health care reform"
Banks: "Bankers get clobbered on the Hill"
Big Business: "Corporate icons crumble under global recession"
GOP: "GOP fights back over Limbaugh" -- WashPost | Politico |

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