Bernice: Council picks Greaves.. Olddoc on tapes of meetings, one-seat ride to Manhattan.. Maria: Christie proposes changes to charter schools..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Caught in House of Mirrors, Council chooses Greaves"

Homicide No. 2:  "Lovely family, schools mourn slain student"
Homicide No. 3:  "Questions over whether there is a Latino gang war"
2008 Stabbing:  "Latin Kings gang members gets 50 years for stabbing near Chez Maree"
Obituary:  "Ethel P. Picou, taught pediatric nursing at Muhlenberg Nursing School"
Charter Schools:  "Christie approves new schools, but debate over effectiveness heightens"

Asm Jon Bramnick:  "Bramnick renews call for civility, respect"
DiVicenzo:  "Dem power broker in Essex has governor's ear"
Edison:  "Proposed Hebrew-language charter school rejected again"
Newark:  "Schools super Janey to step down"
Police Layoffs --
Camden:  "Police will overlook some crime due to layoffs"
Jersey City:  "Mayor, police union leaders reach deal to avoid layoffs in Jersey City"

Charter Schools:  "Virtual charter school among 23 approved" -- Ledger [with list] | Gannett | Wall Street Journal |
Legislature:  "Bill proposes veto powers over Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission"
Redistricting --

• Newark-JC:  "Lawmakers agree Newark, Jersey City should be two districts" -- After being 3 for decades.
• Meeting:  "Commission holds organizational meeting"
• Process:  "Process to include public input"
• Editorial, Courier:  "Redistricting commission is all about partisanship"

Solar Energy:  "Community solar finds a home" -- From NJ Spotlight.

'Gangs':  "Why police avoid mentioning gang connections to crimes"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports Vera Greaves is new Council member, more to follow. Olddoc has been busily posting, including a report on the early part of the Council meeting. Maria notes changes to charter schools Christie proposes.

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• Today - January 19. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. Annual reorganization meeting. Items include business wishing to slaughter live poultry. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
  
  
• Tomorrow - January 20. 8 PM. Planning Board. Business includes proposal for house of worship in former Unemployment Office on Madison Avenue. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
  

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