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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes the BOE budget game is boxed by the new law, and takes up the Ch74 money pit. Olddoc also notes the BOE budget non-starter. Assemblyman Green responds to Dan on his demand for an investigation of the PMUA. Councilor Burney answers some questions generated by his post about taxes. Maria finds a horse chestnut has settled into her yard.
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Crime: "Report: Crime rate rose 5% in early 2008" -- Full report here (PDF).
Edison: "Mayoral campaign gets nasty between Choi and machine"
GED: "Newark center to offer Spanish-only GED" -- A sign of changing NJ?
Horizon Blue Cross: "Horizon cuts 253 jobs to trim costs"
Kean U.: "AFT rally takes aim at president over reorganization, management style"
Prisoner Re-Entry Program: "Tree program helps ex-cons who want to branch out"
Westfield: "Historic Rialto movie house reopens in 3-D"
UC Magnet School: "Student one of 3 named Presidential Scholar"
Call Girl Ring: "Flamboyant Jersey lawyer admits guilt in NY call girl ring" -- Ledger | NYPost |
Swine Flu: "South Jersey district closes in precaution" -- The real worry is not now, but next Fall.
Tax Havens: "Obama takes aim at offshore tax havens"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - May 5. 7 PM. Board of Ed Reorganization. At 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Public welcome.
- Today - May 5. 7 PM. PMUA Board of Commissioners. At PMUA headquarters, 127 Roosevelt Avenue (corner of East 2nd Street). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - May 6. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - May 7. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Friday thru Sunday - May 8-10. Play: A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry's classic in a production by M.Power Performing Arts, directed by Alrick Brown. Exciting theater, locally produced. Times: Friday, 8 PM; Saturday, 3PM and 8 PM; Sunday, 8:30 PM. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street. Tickets: $15/person ($30 at the door), $10/students and seniors. Group rates available. Info and reservations: (908) 756-3500 x115 or visit the website at raisinplfd.wordpress.com/, where you can see a video trailer and visit their Facebook page.
- Saturday - May 9. 9 AM - 1 PM. Annual Spring Fishing Derby. Cedar Brook Lake has been stocked with Channel catfish and small-mouthed bass for this annual kids' event. Fishing, treats and giveaways. Bring your own fishing pole. Pack a snack. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Cedar Brook Park Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain date: May 16).
- Saturday - May 9. 6 - 9 PM. Benefit Exhibit & Reception: Art of Ivan Lo. The whimsy and humor of illustrations by artist KuoLiang 'Ivan' Lo for an Economics Journal will on sale. Half of show sales will benefit Grace's Kitchen, a feeding program serving the hungry of Plainfield. Additional viewing Sunday, Noon to 1:30 PM. In Knickle Hall of Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue (entry near 6th Street). Info: (908) 756-1520.
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