Candidates for Dem Committee (chart).. Charter HS app submitted.. Bernice: Budget progress?.. Maria: BOE race.. Jerry on 'clarity' and 'resolve'..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Democratic City Committee candidates" -- A listing by ward and district; go to story to view or print map.
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Sabor Latino: "Sabor Latino: Photo Gallery" -- Featured on today's front page.
Municipal Cost-Cutting: "Red Bank moves to 4-day workweek" -- City Hall will be closed Fridays.
Community Food Bank of NJ: "Food bank hiring because of increased demand"
Perth Amboy: "Administrator named acting police director" -- But a cop runs the day-to-day operation.
Union County: "John Bury's budget analysis" -- Ledger | CountyWatchers |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Thursday - April 16. 7 PM. League of Women Voters BOE Candidate Forum. Ten candidates for four Board of Education seats will face off in the annual LWV candidate forum. Candidate statements will appear in an LWV ad in the Courier in advance of the forum. Plainfield's LWV chapter, formed in 1920, is one of the oldest in the nation. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.
- Friday - Sunday - April 17-19. Scrapbooking Weekend Getaway at The Pillars. Plainfield's B&B innkeepers Lamont Blowe and Nancy Fiske host a weekend for scrapbookers, including meals, constant snacks, endless pots of coffee and plenty of workspace. Best experienced as a 'stayover' event, arrangements can be made for those who cannot book a room. Give The Pillars a call at (908) 753-0922 for more details. Visit The Pillars website at www.pillars2.com/.
- Saturday - April 18. 4 PM. Play: M.A.D.: Make A Decision. Presented by the Drama Ministry and young people of Shiloh Baptist Church. At Shiloh's Cultural Arts Center, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at www.shilohplainfield.org/. A free-will offering will be taken.
- Saturday - April 18. 6:30 PM. 'Camp Discovery' Benefit Auction. Wine, cheese and desserts will be featured at this event to raise funds for a summer educational camp for Plainfield public school students. Local entertainer Gloria Walsh will preside over live and silent auctions of over 200 items, services, gift baskets and business gift certificates. An evening of fun, hilarity and bargains for all. Sponsored by United Plainfield CDC, a registered nonprofit. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. 220 West 7th Street at Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets $10 in advance. For tickets and info, call (732) 996-7359 or (908) 531-4979.
- Thursday - April 23. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Culture & Heritage Commission Open House.
- Tuesday - April 28. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. Getting reorganized. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).
STATE
Roads Construction: "Corzine proposes $3.6B plan for 2010" -- NJDOT plan is here. Nada for Plainfield.
US Rep. Donald Payne: "Congressman escapes attack in Somalia"
Coniglio Trial: "'Senator for hire' case goes to jury" -- Record | Ledger | Courier | PolitickerNJ |
Izod Arena: "Booker blasts Izod plan to Corzine as 'injurious' to Pru Center" -- Text of letter here.
Stimulus Money: "Menendez: NJ may need more stimulus funding"
NATION / WORLD
First Pup: "With fame comes peril for breed"
Cuba: "Softening of Cuba policy raises hopes for Jersey families" -- Ledger | NYTimes | WashPost |
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