Olddoc sensibly interprets Charter on special council meetings.. Bernice and Rucker on Bibi.. Maria advises lawsuits against District now available online.. Mapp proposes way to save Recreation funding.. PSN on Cardinals over Asbury Park..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Violence picks up in Plainfield following 4th homicide, gun summit"

Recreation:  "A message from City Council President McWilliams" -- Press conference called for Monday, 6 PM, City Hall library.
Tournament of Champions ---
Asbury Park Game:  "Plainfield advances to semifinals" -- Photo gallery here.
Tonight's Game:  "Containing Morton key for Plainfield in TOC semifinal" -- Plays St. Augustine's, 6 PM at Monmouth U.
Shooting:  "Plainfield man shot in groin walking up back porch"
Obituary:  "Hugh David Smith, Democratic committeeman" -- Funeral 11:00 AM today, Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Dr. Gallon:  "Former Plainfield super's appointment raising controversy in Arizona"

Elizabeth:  "Cop charged with extorting Hispanic-looking men"
Newark Schools:  "Christie announces plan to pick super by May"
State Theatre:  "Budget in better shape as new CEO takes reins of 90-year-old venue"
Union County:  "Citizens Forum, 3/17; plus county budget questions" -- From CountyWatchers.

Corruption --

• Guttenberg:  "Ex-councilman consider plea agreement"
• Perth Amboy:  "Vas aide's sentencing delayed" -- Ledger | Courier |

Eminent Domain:  "NJ's top court gives commercial leaseholders more clout in negotiating"
Shared Services:  "Rightsizing New Jersey"
State Worker Benefits:  "Workers offer to pay more than 20%; Christie refuses to bargain" -- Ledger | Gannett |

Perigee Moon:  "Largest, brightest full moon in 20 years due Saturday evening"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes details of Bibi's new job, Mayor calls 'emergency' meeting for Monday. Olddoc very sensibly interprets the matter of calling 'special' Council meetings, wonders about 'appropriations'. Maria notes lawsuits against the District are now available online. Councilor Mapp proposes way to save Recreation funding, solve Purchasing issues. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, notes Bibi appointed by Freeholders Thursday, details how Christie's UEZ decision hurts Plainfield. Jerry posts an unattributed press clipping on shared services. Plainfield Sports News notes Cardinals roll through Asbury Park in TOC playoffs.

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