Mapp announces MLK Potluck and Food Drive.. Bernice on BOE vacancy, TV interview of Green, Abdul-Haqq; Fund for injured PMUA worker.. Maria: Time for BOE to answer questions about hiring practices..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Public can help and encourage injured PMUA worker"
• "Mayor's speech brings an 'Aha!' moment"

Cedarbrook School:  "Plainfield, Westfield schools join to study Steinbeck novel"
School Boards:  "Green, Abdul-Haqq interviewed on school board background checks" -- NBC News video.
Obituaries --

• "Joan Carter Evelyn, Washington School teacher, active AKA" -- Viewing today, service Saturday.
• "Yolanda Russell Van Fleet" -- Note changes: Visitation tonight, service Saturday, both at Rose of Sharon.

Elizabeth:  "NJ education chief asked to help expose 'corrupt' Elizabeth board"
Newark:  "City Council rebukes East Ward boss for racial slur"
Piscataway:  "Officer pleads guilty to stealing cocaine for personal use"
South Plainfield:  "Prosecutor: Robberies were part of gang initiation"
Union County:  "Audit understates liabilities by $106 million" -- From CountyWatchers.
Union County Performing Arts Center:  "Court to rule if nonprofit must open its records" -- Suit by CountyWatchers.

Attorney General:  "Senate panel advances Chiesa nomination" -- Ledger | Gannett | PolNJ |
Development:  "Sewerage legislation creates battle lines over sprawl" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J to pay over $1B in penalties" -- Ledger | Courier |
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez blocking Obama appointment to appeals bench" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Political Fundraising:  "Lesniak bill would ban fundraising on all public property" -- Part of his war on Elizabeth BOE.
Schools:  "Christie administration divvies up Race to the Top winnings" -- From NJSpotlight.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on BOE vacancy, TV interview of Green, Abdul-Haqq; notes PMUA sets up fund for injured worker. Check in later this morning for Olddoc. Maria says it's time for the Board to answer questions about hiring practices. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, announces 4th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

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