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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Bernice: Rentals among issues at Monarch condos.. Maria invites interest in 'stakeholder's group', posts aid figure.. Olddoc adds to Monarch conversation.. Williams celebrates Black intellectualism.. Rucker on megastores and mom-and-pops.. PSN notes Tsunami Track Club signups, Barclays Open volunteer opportunities..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
22nd District:  "Marks debating running against Assemblyman Green"
Gangs:  "Plainfield police investigate aggravated assault" -- Man chased, beaten by men in blue.
Gun Ccontrol:  "Lautenberg in Plainfield to promote gun control legislation" -- Courier | Ledger |
Soul Food:  "Plainfield a hot spot for soul food" --
Two Fish & Five Loaves, Family Soul Spot, Freshwaters.

'Crossroad of the Revolution':  "Public input sought on 213-site proposed Heritage Area"
Gangs Report:  "Town disputes State Police numbers of 119 members, 23 gangs"
Newark Schools --

Police Layoffs:  "Paterson to lay off 125 officers, demote others"
School Funding:  "NJ unveils school aid for central Jersey" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJ Spotlight | WSJ | Data here.
Solar Panel Hazard:  "Firefighters say roof panels a hazard in fighting fires"

Gov. Christie:  "'Collective bargaining not the issue'" -- PolNJ | NYTimes | Phil Inq |
'Millionaire's Tax':  "Some Dems clamor to renew fight to enact 'millionaire's tax'"
Police Consolidation:  "Towns, counties across NJ consider police consolidation"
Public Defender:  "Braun: Public Defender says Christie is trying to force her to resign" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Racial Profiling:  "Report: State Police show progress"
School Vouchers:  "Act may leave out town where it all began" -- From NJ Spotlight.
State Aid:  "Aid to municipalities kept flat" -- Town-by-town details here.
Taxes:  "Report: Jerseyans highest taxed in nation" -- One eighth of income goes to state, local taxes.
Turnpike:  "Toll collectors, Authority accuse each other of misleading info"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice uncovers issues, including rentals, in interview with Monarch owners. Olddoc adds to the Monarch discussion, plus the court battle over the healthcare bill. Maria posts Plainfield's new state aid number, solicits interest in a 'stakeholders group'. Rebecca Williams' Confessions, celebrates Black intellectualism on the 5th anniversary of Octavia E. Butler's passing. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, notes Borders store closing recalls small businesses megastores killed off. Plainfield Sports News notes Tsunami Track Club signups, volunteer opportunities with the Barclays PGA Tournament, and St. Pat's over Roselle Catholic.


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