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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Jerry: I could have nominated a Republican for the Council seat.. Olddoc on Jerry's latest posts and filling council vacancy.. Storch posts budget plan outline.. Maria: School vouchers vote today would affect Plainfield schools.. Bernice: New blog on block, items from council for future posts..



SORRY FOR TODAY'S DELAY: COMPUTER GREMLINS. Grrrr.....

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Business:  "Plainfield teacher launches 'Tie It Up' headwear company"
Red Cross:  "Red Cross 10K to aid local disaster victims"
Attempted Murder:  "Two Plainfield men accused of beating man, running him over" -- Ledger | Courier |
Homicide No. 3:  "Plainfield man found stabbed to death at home"
2008 Stabbing:  "Latin Kings gang member gets 50 years in near-fatal stabbing"
2010 Murder:  "Plainfield teen indicted in Franklin murder" -- Ledger | Courier | -- He was DJ at party.
Gang Busts:  "Eight taken into custody during anti-gang sweep"

Ediison:  "Mayor revamps police force, demotes seven officers"
Hillside:  "Hedge fund head helps raise money for FoodBank of NJ"
Newark --

North Plainfield:  "FEMA money available for borough firefighters"
Police Layoffs:  "Camden police union rejects deal that could bring back 100 officers"
Somerville:  "Bronze plaques will salute past glory of downtown buildings"
Union County:  "County leaders on a Georgia road trip -- for what?" -- From CountyWatchers.
Woodbridge:  "Council expected to appoint first-ever Black member"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie pushes school choice, eliminating teacher tenure during screening of pro-charter film"
Affordable Housing:  "Appeals court gives Christie deadline for new rules" -- Ledger | NJ Newsrm |
Education:  "Christie announces pilot education program in Paterson" -- Ledger | Gannett | -- Harlem Children Zone.
Rutgers:  "State audit blasts RU on competitive bids" -- Ledger | Courier | NJ Newsrm |
NJ Supremes:  "Court: Refusal to submit to breath test doesn't count as DWI in sentencing" -- Ledger | Gannett |

Sex Abuse & Catholic Church:  "1997 Vatican letter warned Irish bishops not to cooperate with police"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes new Councilor Vera Greaves sworn in, new blogger Tony Rucker launches, and lists items for further coverage from marathon Council meeting. Olddoc on Jerry's latest posts, and the selection of a council replacement. Maria reports the school vouchers bill is up for a vote today, with link to bill. Jerry comments on his nominations for Council seat, is he saying he would have nominated a Republican? Councilor Storch posts an outline of the budgeting process resolution the Council passed Tuesday.



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  • Today - 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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