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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Bernice and Olddoc remind all of tonight's forum.. Olddoc and Renata on 'Recreation Center'.. Dr. E=MC² looks forward to the end of 'nepotism and patronage'.. Rucker reports on Memorial Day observance.. Dameron notes she is 'right on target' for change..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Lottery Sales:  "NJ lottery sales on web considered"
Hudson County:  "Christie befriends upstart Dems in Hudson County"
'Sunset Clauses':  "Sunset clauses can help curb spending" -- Editorial, Courier.
Water Supply:  "Concerns for NJ water as Delaware eyed for 'fracking'"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reminds all of candidate forum tonight. Olddoc reminds all of tonight's forum, and asks about the so-called 'Recreation Center'. Maria enjoying the holiday weekend? In light of tonight's forum, you may want to reread Councilor McWilliams' Council candidate endorsements. 'Dee' Dameron's campaign blog, Speaking My Mind, points out she is right on target for change. BOE member Renata Hernandez thanks all who worked on Saturday's event and notes Recreation Center's address at Standing In The Gap. Dr. E=MC², hopes the new Board will rid the District of nepotism and patronage. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, reports on the Memorial Day observance.


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Monday, May 30, 2011

Bernice on Memorial Day.. Olddoc recalls WWII.. PSN: Thunder split a pair.. Jackie's weekend pix and thoughts..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
NJN Hispanic Youth Showcase:  "Plainfield 7th-grader wins honors st Showcase" -- PAAAS student Leslie Merced in dance competition.
Real Estate:  "What $1.5M gets you in Plainfield: 15 BRs, 10 baths, 11 fireplaces"

Newark:  "Four killed, eight wounded in holiday weekend violence"
NJN: "Fate of employees uncertain as Ch13 takes over NJN"
North Plainfield:  "Organigaya Cafe's struggle to succeed"
Rutgers:  "McCormick to resign Rutgers presidency" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Union County Freeholders:  "Prosecutor probes vendor revenues from MusicFest" -- Only  after AG took interest.

Civil Service:  "Bloomfield cops fight invalidation of promotions" -- Promoted from expired civil service list.

Memorial Day --
RECENT POSTS: Bernice has two Memorial Day thoughts: remembering the fallen, and a PMUA truck at 1:30 AM.  Olddoc posts some personal material and pix for Memorial Day, proving he is a vet (which I never doubted). Maria is taking a holiday break. Plainfield Sports News finds Thunder split a pair with Portland. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has her weekly post up (I am partial to the irises) and catches us up on Vincent and the vet and her upcoming knee surgery.


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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Bernice: Another special PMUA commissioners meeting.. Olddoc roars back, taking on stability in the schools.. Maria on 'small learning communities'.. ke'stans on 'No Child Left Behind'.. Ken Schuman advocates District keep Bilal.. PSN: Sky Blue over Boston; Thunder over Portland.. Look for Jackie's pix a little later..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield Community Day:  "Activists urge peace, communication at first Community Day"
Maurice Murrell:  "Actor with Plainfield ties, heralded figure in LGBT community, mourned"

Union County:  "Memorial Day observances" -- No listing for Plainfield.

The Auditor:  "Global warming splits Christie administration"
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "Christie's battle over scrapped tunnel costsing NJ $225K monthly in interest"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes another special meeting of the PMUA commissioners is set for Wednesday.  Olddoc takes up stability in the schools (back at the old lemonade stand). Maria on 'small learning communities'. ke' stans blogs on urban education at Through The Lens, deconstructs 'No Child Left Behind'. Ken Schuman, at Politics of Plainfield, advocates Bilal should stay as PHS principal. Plainfield Sports News finds Sky Blue over Boston and Thunder over Portland. Don't forget to look for Jackie Schnoop's weekly pix at The (TV) Show Must Go On, a little bit later.


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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Rebecca endorses Cory Storch, Dee Dameron.. Bernice: Weekend events.. Maria on 'small learning communities'.. Olddoc gets back on Blogger.. Jerry posts several news items.. Jackie intros 'So You Think You Can Dance?'..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Brian Bilal:  "Plainfield High School principal fighting for his job"
Joe Da Rold:  "Plainfield library director's award followed by honors for colleague"
Maurice Murrell:  "Actor with Plainfield ties, heralded figure in LGBT community, mourned"
Theft of Services:  "Plainfield man indicted for not paying $5,350 Mercedes repair bill"

20th District:  "Partially thawed out Lesniak challengers still can't use key money raised last week"
Newark: "Movie execs scout Brick City for next Batman movie"

Jesse Jackson:  "Jackson to rally in NJ for state union workers"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice lists weekend events. Olddoc's temporary blog is here, where he is working out the technical issues, and seems to be able to post again at the original Olddoc blog. Maria does some digging on 'small learning communities'. Councilor Williams endorses Cory Storch and Dee Dameron for Council. Jerry posts several releases, plus a NYTimes article. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, covers 'So You Think You Can Dance' premiere.


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Friday, May 27, 2011

Storch lists some accomplishments on Council.. Rucker alleges Storch 'payola'.. Bernice: Job plan needs more thought.. Maria: District accepts Cook parent recommends.. Olddoc is back at a temporary blog site.. Jerry posts a Ledger article on rents.. Renata on 'The Wiz' at PHS.. PSN updates news on Thunder and Steel..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Hispanic Youth Showcase:  "Two Plainfield students to star in NJN's showcase at NJPAC"
'Plainfield Against Killing' Day:  "Community day approaches as mayor announces job push"
Plainfield Symphony:  "Symphony announces 92nd season"
PMUA:  "PMUA continues search for new executive director, expands recycling"
Protest:  "Union reps in Plainfield, Somerville protest slow pace of state negotations"
Police Blotter:  "Police Blotter, May 26"

20th District:  "Christie: Prosecutors, not politicians, should decide" -- Upstarts vs. Lesniak.
Sharpe James:  "Ex-mayor accused of using $94K of campaign funds for legal defense" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NYTimes |
Union County Courthouse:  "Peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop courthouse tower"

Census 2010:  "NJ ranks third in nation in per-pupil spending"
Greenhouse  Gas Initiative:  "Christie pulls NJ out of GGI" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight | Politico |
Police Grants:  "More than 150 NJ towns apply for scarce federal grants"
State Worker Benefits:  "Christie now wants to change benefits through negotiation" ...rather than legislation, as previously.
Teacher Tenure:  "Legislature gets look at Ruiz tenure bill, at long last"

Driving:  "NJ drivers among nation's worst in driving knowledge"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes that the Mayor's 'job plan' needs more thoughtOlddoc's temporary blog is here, owing to problems with Blogger, check in for an update today. Olddoc (original blog). Maria notes District accepts Cook parents' recommendation on handling 8th grade for 2011-12; plus a resident's question on technology and Middle Schools. Councilor Storch posts some of his accomplishments on Council. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, while making allegations against Storch, mentions everyone but his running mates Jerry Green and Vera Reaves; plus posts NAACP forum video. BOE member Renata Hernandez reports at Standing In The Gap, provides info on the upcoming PAAAS production of 'The Wiz'. Jerry posts a Ledger story on NJ's high rental costs; a Dem press release on Cryan's critique of Christie. Plainfield Sports News finds Thunder completing rout of Reading; Steel over Erie.


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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Bernice reviews high turnover in Robinson-Briggs administration.. Olddoc is having technical problems, stand by.. Maria: Comments on Middle Schools.. Rucker lays out his platform.. ke'stans on urban education and racial isolation.. Jerry posts 5 legislative Dem releases..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Letter, Courier:  "Combating violence requires cooperation" -- By Councilor Adrian Mapp.

20th District:  "Lesniak challenger campaigns in Hillside" | "Wisniewski attacks Christie over Elizabeth BOE"

Abbott Ruling --
Census 2010:  "Census: Mexicans account for largest increase of Hispanics in NJ"
Charities:  "NJ's attorney general tracks cash flow of most inquired-about charities"
'Race to the Top':  "NJ can reapply for federal education grants" -- Ledger | Gannett |
State Aid:  "Six towns, topped by Asbury Park, would share $13M in Christie's budget"

Spivey on Beer:  "Playing Pick 5: Cisco's Grey Lady Ale"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews the high turnover that has marred the Robinson-Briggs administration. Olddoc is having problems posting for two days, he's working on it. Maria posts comments on the Middle School situation. Councilor McWilliams posts her letter in support of Storch and Dameron that appeared in the Courier. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, has a long, multi-pronged post today. Jerry posts 5 Dem legislative press releases. ke' stans blogs on urban education at Through The Lens, focusing today on urban education and the effect of racial isolation.


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