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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Olddoc and Bernice on last night's Town Hall meeting.. Maria on lawsuits against the District.. Renata finds Freeholders recognizing Youth Summit organizers tonight.. Cable Board advises ch96 audio fixed, May schedule up.. PSN: Thunder falls in Reading.. Jackie: Survivor: Redemption Island blog party post..



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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield Schools Defrauded:  "2 indicted in fraud against NJ schools" -Allegation includes providing golf clubs and a PalmPilot to a Plainfield official and then recouping the cost by billing the District for services not performed.
'Plainfield on Stage':  "Students take center stage in District talent showcase"
Job Fair:  "Plainfield among towns expected to benefit from jobs fair"
Raritan Valley Line:  "Plainfield commuters will not get one-seat ride to NYC" -- But it's not because of the equipment.
Traffic Alert:  "Rt 78 ramps to GSP to be closed overnight Friday for final paving"

7th Congressional District:  "Potosnak declares run against Lance" (Courier)
Newark:  "Poll: Residents want control of schools back from state" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Warren Twp:  "Former prosecutor gets $1.4M in whistle-blower retaliation case"

Charter Schools:  "Charter school votes would hurt public education" -- OpEd, Carlos Perez, President of the NJ Charter Schools Ass'n.
Congressional Redistricting:  "Congress next up for redistricting, process outlined"
Demographics:  "Census panel: NJ should adapt to state's changing demographics"
Driver's Licenses:  "NJ introduces enhanced driver's license" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJNewsrm |
Foreclosures:  "NJ sees sharp drop in foreclosure filings"
Pension Reform:  "Sources: Few Dems support Sweeney's pension reforms"
Schools Funding:  "State senator rips court's ruling, proposes level per-student spending"
Women's Health:  "Weinberg,
Stender pan gov on women's health budget" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJSpotlight |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on last night's Town Hall at Clinton School. Olddoc on the Town Hall meeting, and a suggestion the Senior bus be used to transport Plainfielders to the job fair next week. Maria on 3 lawsuits against the District, and the new school funding proposal. BOE member Renata Hernandez notes at Standing In The Gap, Freeholder Carter has arranged for the Youth Summit organizers to be honored tonight. Cable TV Advisory Board notes the audio problems with Channel 96 have been fixed, and the May schedule is on the Facebook page here. Plainfield Sports News reports Thunder falls at Reading. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has her Survivor: Redemption Island blog party post up.


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