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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Alrick Brown: "Plainfield native's film takes audience award at Sundance" -- For Kinyarwanda.
Plainfield Symphony: "Orchestras compete with football" -- Free family concert at Shiloh.
Plainfield Country Club: "PGA golf tourney coming to PCC this summer"
Municipal Budget: "Budget data for more towns will soon be online" -- Plainfield is currently required to have its budget online. Can you find it on the city website here?
Courier Website: "Take a tour of the new MyCentralJersey.com website"
Weather: "NJ braces for another winter storm"
Bridgewater: "Racist reaction to mosque plan in Bridgewater" -- Editorial, Courier.
Kenilworth: "Small town feels the effect of Merck consolidation, loses 1,400 jobs" -- From NJ Spotlight.
NJ History: "Book explores bootlegging along North Jersey shore"
Municipal Websites: "Hopatcong's new website anything but stuffy" -- Site is here; they paid $3,500 for it.
Charter Schools: "Christie touts success of charters while only offering selective facts" -- Bob Braun, Ledger.
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission: "Political contributions from PVSC workers exceed $100K"
Teacher Contract Negotiations: "Lean times and hard bargains" -- From NJ Spotlight.
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the City has advertised the Municipal Clerk's job, payphones are vanishing and a budget note. Olddoc examines the gang issues raised by the Courier. Maria notes other items besides school funding needed in Abbott districts, focusing this week on 'safe housing'. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, assesses the value of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, a longtime initiative of Councilor Storch. Plainfield Sports News on New Level Athletics, and Plainfield shutting down Elizabeth. In light of Kinyarwanda's prize at Sundance, you may want to reread Milani Hernandez review at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Train Accident: "Plainfield man critical after stepping in front of NJT train" -- Courier | Ledger |
Gangs: "Report: Gangs spread throughout NJ" -- Plainfield has fewer Bloods 'sets' than Piscataway or Franklin Twp.
Real Estate: "Otteau estimates Plainfield inventory at 18.7 months" -- Not the best, not the worst.
Redistricting: "Plainfield's Estevez weighs in on Hispanics and redrawn legislative map"
Egypt: "For stranded Americans, no quick exits" -- Don't know if Ray, Goodman & Brown are caught in Egypt.
Camden: "State tax board approves 23% increase in Camden taxes"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Putnam County Spelling Bee" -- NYTimes review.
Police Layoffs: "Jersey City police compromises save 82 jobs"
Union County Freeholders: "UC Police a Freeholder taxi service" -- From CountyWatchers.
Gov. Christie: "Are police, fire unions next on Christie hit list?"
2% Tax Cap: "School districts, towns look for ways to cope with tax cap" -- Shared services, anyone?
Redistricting --
Real Estate --
RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the visit of Yale carilloneurs to play Grace Church's Pittis carillon. Olddoc ponders events sweeping Egypt and other repressive regimes. Maria is still on her icy walk. Rebecca Williams' personal blog, Confessions, has been reminded recently of 'Good Times' Alderman Davis, with clips. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, is back, with pix -- I agree, the guy in shorts in the snow is wearing the wrong sox to go with sneakers. Plainfield Sports News at The Steel tryouts, and Express pounding Red Riders.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Schools Computer Security Breach: "Questions remain in Plainfield student database breach"
Weapons Charges: "Plainfield suspect search leads to arrest on weapons, ammunition charges"
Homicide No. 3: "Father, son arrested in connection with Plainfield homicide"
Union County: "County unveils its new bomb squad response vehicle"
Union County College: "College, Cranford in shared services talks"
Gangs: "Survey: Gangs in 254 NJ towns, every county" -- Ledger | NJ Newsrm |
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes changes to the Courier's website, 'mission impassible' on East 7th, and Cretella's 7 development projects. Olddoc riffs on several items: Council meeting length, nepotism generally, children of 'illegals', and the possibility he is Cato reincarnate. Maria is not exactly happy about her walking adventure to a class at UCC. In an inappropriate 'footnote' to an organization's letter to Jerry, he mounts a LooneyTunes attack on Cory and Rebecca. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, gives a nod to an 11-year-old neighborhood entrepreneur. Please send your warm thoughts and wishes to Jackie Schnoop, of The (TV) Show Must Go On, who has been on the mend form a serious fall on the ice for a week new.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Armory: "Plainfield armory being eyed for redevelopment once again"
Homicide No. 3: "Father and son arrested in slaying of 19-year-old" -- Courier | Ledger |
Ray, Goodman & Brown: "Legendary R&B group, Plainfield favorite, singing for troops overseas"
Letters, Courier --
Newark Liberty: "Planning group calls for expansion of Newark, JFK and LaGuardia"
North Plainfield: "Two women indicted for allegedly dragging ex-boyfriend with car"
Plowing Snow Into Street: "Man issued summons" -- It's agin' the law, even in Plainfield.
Union City: "Mayor, ex-wife subject of 'Shame, Shame, Shame' episode" -- City car, city gas...
Homeless Survey: "Hundreds of volunteers county homeless in 5th annual survey" -- Councilor Storch reported on count here.
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "Sweeney fears feds will withhold other transportation fund in face of Christie stance"
Legislature --
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission: "Two more members of PVSC resign"
'Walk to Washington' Trip: "Christie highlights education and benefits reform in talk to CofC"
'Facebook Firings': "New case may prevent firings over derogatory Facebook comments"
Spivey on Beer: "A joy that comes just once a year" -- Celebrating Smuttynose Winter Ale.
RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the storm. Olddoc notes storms may have blown the municipal budget, plus JAMA pix. Maria finds the Armory proposal interesting, couldn't make BOE meeting last night. Jerry will be meeting with President Obama as part of a national legislative delegation, and solicits issues you feel should be addressed, plus the Fair Share Housing folks on Christie veto of affordable housing bill. Councilor Williams on the burden of PMUA cost to the ratepayers. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, notes Councilor Mapp brought up the idea of returning to the old Council schedule.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Board of Ed special meeting tonight is ON, see Spivey's flash item here.
Plainfield Public Schools are CLOSED today, more info here.
All State offices will open 2 HOURS LATE, by order of Gov. Christie, more info here.
J. M. Benjamin: "Plainfield author's latest book hits the shelves"
Berckman Street Shooting: "Roselle man charged with attempted murder in Jan. 15 shooting"
Car Theft: "Plaiinfield man arrested behind wheel of stolen car in Dunellen"
Schools: "Despite promises, NJ schools more segregated than ever" -- Cites Plainfield suit to regionalize schools.
Weather: "More chances of snow in next five days" -- Just so you should know.
Mayoral Recall: "Omaha mayor survives recall, barely" -- Illustrative on how residents of city of 390,000 went about it.
Police Layoffs: "Jersey City police vote to accept settlement, avert 82 layoffs"
Roselle --
South Plainfield: "Schools super files suit against ex-colleague"
Gov. Christie: "Christie attacks cops' sick time perks at town hall"
Legislature: "Assembly GOP shakes up budget team in anticipation of Christie's plan"
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission --
Redistricting: "Committee at odds before hearings set for Camden, Toms River"
Solar Energy: "PSE&G exec urges state to 'stay the course' on solar energy" -- From NJ Spotlight.
NJ Supremes: "Top court rules slapping teen, taking her wages is not child neglect or abuse"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice has plenty of storm pix, notes Grace Church's carillon on tour Saturday. Olddoc welcomes blogger Rucker and mulls transit-oriented economic development, as well as thoughts on Obama's SOTU address. Maria also reflects on Obama's SOTU and education, plus a challenge from the forums for more community spirit, citing examples of old. Councilor Storch reports on homelessness in Plainfield following this year's count.Check out the Cable TV Advisory Board and Plainfield students covering the Sundance Film Festival on the PCTV Facebook page here. Dr. E=MC², responding to Obama's SOTU message, urges consideration of project-based learning. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project has a new post on wisdom, skill and virtue at A Student's Perspective, plus a great new photo of himself. Check it out. Tony Rucker profiles Justice Louis Brandeis, at Queen City Progressive.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - January 27. 8 PM. Special Board of Ed Meeting. NOTE: Though the schools are closed today, the BOE meeting is on, per Spivey flash here. To inform the public about the recent breach of the District's 'Genesis' Parent/Teacher portal. At PHS Auditorium, 950 Park Avenue (parking in Stelle and Kenyon Avenue lots). Info: Check the District website here.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Armed Robbery: "Plainfield attempted armed robbery foiled by passing police"
Bloods Arrests:: "Another man charged in Plainfield gang arrests"
Council: "PMUA shakeup pending, Council denies two appointments"
Recycling: "Union County awards Plainfield money to upgrade recycling"
Schools Computer System Breach --
Wrestling: "Wrestler to Watch: Dawud Hicks, Plainfield High"
Youth Violence: "Don't blame teachers for youth violence" -- Letter sparked by Shawane Lovely homicide.
Edison: "Mayor focuses on finances in 2nd annual speech"
New Brunswick: "City cop charged with working off-duty jobs while on city clock"
North Plainfield: "Enforcement would catch overcrowding, illegal rooming houses" -- Letter, Courier. It's a Plainfield issue, too.
Rahway: "Kennedy, former mayor, becomes head of Union County Performing Arts Center"
Roselle: "Smith projects confidence to supporters in Roselle"
South Plainfield: "Energy firm Petra Solar sees robust growth fueled by solar program"
Christie Nominations: "Senate confirms 32 Christie nominations"
Consolidation of Services: "Sweeney backs consolidating Camden County police, fire"
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "Christie is appealing $271M bill from US for tunnel"
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission: "Christie moves to fire all but one commissioner" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NJNewsrm |
School Budgets: "Doubts about state aid as budget decisions loom" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Sens. Lautenberg, Menendez: "NJ senators introduce federal gun-control bills"
Teacher Tenure: "Christie escalates war by proposing end of teacher tenure"
Obama State of the Union Speech Coverage: "NY Times" | "WashPost" | "Text and video"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice remembers the heyday of Bell Labs, just up the hill. Olddoc on bloggers as today's (interactive) pamphleteers, will post on Obama speech later. Maria shares Larry Leverett's thoughts on the importance of community input in educational reform, notes National Science Assessment results released. Jerry posts a flurry of releases, letter of support and a full newspaper article (despite warning on copyright issues) on the affordable housing veto by Christie. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, wonders if mayor and Council can work together on budget process (is he missing something?). Plainfield Sports News finds Sears and Tharpe putting Cranford away, and returning boxer Charles Hayward is challenging history.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - January 27. 8 PM. Special Board of Ed Meeting. Is this to inform the public about the recent breach of the District's 'Genesis' Parent/Teacher portal? The website notice doesn't say. At PHS Auditorium, 950 Park Avenue (parking in Stelle and Kenyon Avenue lots). Info: Check the District website here.
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