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Friday, April 1, 2011

Bernice, Olddoc (and Maria?) on Mayor's move to assume day-to-day operations.. Williams begins a 'WTF, Plalinfield?' series.. Mapp lists local feeding programs.. Rucker throws hat in ring.. Jackie has Survivor: Redemption Island blog party up..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
City Administrator:  "Plainfield mayor appoints herself acting city administrator"
Crescent Avenue Robbery:  "Police probe robbery, assault, attempted carjacking" -- A gratuitous swipe at Westfield?
Plainfield Rescue Squad:  "Appellate court upholds dismissal of suit against squad over 2004 death"

Edison:  "Council to Mayor: Give us two weeks to settle budget"
Hospitals:  "Atlantic Health Systems merges with Newton Memorial"
North Plainfield:  "VIP Honda wins Honda's highest honor, celebrates 50 years too"
UEZs:  "Hillside mayor: UEZs of 'seriously questionable value'"
Union County --

Westfield:  "Investment firm owner admits to Ponzi scheme fraud" -- Ledger | Courier |

Affordable Housing:  "NJ's top court to examine affordable housing laws" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJNewsrm |
'The Boss':  "Springsteen slams Christie's cuts to programs aiding poor" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NJNewsrm |
Charter Schools:  "NJ gets 58 charter school applications"
NJ Transit:  "NJT moves to end payouts for vacation time"
Pensions:  "Loophole allows Essex County exec to collect full salary, full pension at same time"
Redistricting --

Transportation Trust Fund:  "Lawmakers worry Christie's plan lacks solution for bankrupt fund"
Verizon:  "State agency eases regulations governing Verizon" -- Consumers in the crosshairs?
Wisconsin Anti-union Law:  "Wisconsin judge declares union law not in effect"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice ponders mayor taking over day-to-day operations, depth of her 'bench'. Olddoc says mayor had no choice, as Bibi's departure caught her 'with pants downs'. Maria has a flurry of posts, but perhaps the 'community chair' is for pondering the mayor's latest move?  Councilor Mapp lists some Plainfield feeding programs, including the addition of the Muslim Community Soup Kitchen at 325 Grant Avenue. Councilor Williams starts a 'WTF, Plainfield?' series by soliciting thoughts on mentoring and the city budget. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, throws his hat in the ring for the Ward 2 seat. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has her Survivor: Redemption Island blog party post up.


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