Olddoc: Two posts on Council biz.. Bernice: More WBLS background.. Maria: District doesn't own West Front property.. Jerry defends handpicking of Rucker.. Rucker on veterans activities.. Nat on economic development: Sleeping with the Fishes..

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Apologies for late post, Blogger was acting up this morning. -- Dan

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Jerry will have competition in race for Assembly"

WBLS Check Probe [Updated]:  "Council renews push to investigate $20,000 check" -- Much additional material.
Denise Shipman:  "Plainfield schools administrator inducted into Campbell U. sports hall of fame"
iPhone Theft:  "Stolen iPhone aids in its own recovery, arrest of two Plainfield teens for theft"
Police Blotter:  "April 12 blotter"
Ponzi Scheme:  "Plainfield-based investment company must pat $8M in fraud settlement" -- State's case here.
Abbott Schools --

• Aid:  "Analysis: Suburban districts could benefit more than Abbotts with full funding" -- Ledger | NJ Spotlight |
• Christie:  "Christie says extra aid to Abbotts is driving up taxes"

Cranford:  "Introduced budget calls for 14 job cuts, usage-based sewer fee"
Edison:  "Mayor fires business administrator" -- Ledger | Courier | -- The only town that can give Plainfield a run for its money.
Newark Schools:  "Facebook Foundation hands out first instalment of $100M gift to Newark schools"
Perth Amboy:  "Former mayor Vas sentenced to 6 years, $90,000 restitution" -- Ledger | Courier |

2011 NJ Primaries --

• Candidates:  "Complete list of candidates for Assembly, Senate primary races"
• Process:  "Many NJ Statehouse races already locked up" -- Elections, Jersey-style.

Gov. Christie --

• Poll:   "Poll: NJ voters view Christie as 'stubborn'" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
• Teachers:  "Christie continues assault on teacher unions at Cape May town hall"

Bond Market:  "Insuring Christie's NJ bonds makes state an inferior performer in market"
NJ Schools:  "California foundation pays consultant helping retool NJ education department" -- PolNJ | Ledger | -- Something smells here.
Power Grid:  "Congestion in privately owned power grid costs Jerseyans $1B yearly" -- From NJ Spotlight.

Puberty:  "Girls are maturing faster; doctors aren't sure why" -- Rate of change, impact on girls alarming.
Spivey on Beer:  "Unibroue 16 rates high in his book"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice provides more background, commentary on the WBLS matter. Olddoc has two posts on  Council matters, and a glimpse at his Syracuse training years. Maria learns that the West Front Street property does not belong to the District. Jerry defends the way he handpicked Rucker for the Council race, notes millions in funding will be lost (without noting his role) and more. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, notes veterans in a community activity and a fundraiser spaghetti dinner. Nat's Dumbed Down America, looks at economic development in Plainfield in 'Sleeping with the Fishes'.

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