Maria on last night's BOE meeting and question of overcrowding.. Olddoc on Obama's State of Union Address and GOP response.. Bernice on Chinese New Year..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Scary night at the Board of Ed"
• "North Avenue merchants: We're back!"
  

Faith, Bricks & Mortar:  "Housing group's brunch celebrates longtime supporter Sally Beckwith"
Robinson-Briggs & Flag Etiquette:  "Photo of mayor's office shows flags in wrong place" -- Letter, Courier, by Ted Zychinski.

Essex County:  "Latest report sheds more light on DiVicenzo campaign charges" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
First Baptist, Lincoln Gardens:  "Soaries' church to make another visit to Ghana"
Caruso, Zuccarelli Remembrances:  "Men recalled as vital presences in their communities" -- North Plainfield and Middlesex Boro.
South Orange:  "South Orange hires new village administrator"
Synagogue Firebombings:  "Tipsters, surveillance video led to arrest in firebombings"
Trenton:  "Mack unveils new 'broken windows' policing strategy"

Christie Town Hall:  "In Bridgewater, Christie holds breezy town hall"
Attorney General:  "Chiesa takes reins at a turbulent time for crime fighters"
Gay Marriage --

• State Senate:  "Senate committee advances bill" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger | PolNJ |
• Christie:  "Christie suggests referendum" -- Ledger | Gannett |
• Booker:  "Booker blasts Christie's proposed referendum"
• Editorial, Courier:  "Public vote on gay marriage a copout"
• Reaction:  "Residents voice varying opinions"

State Pensions:  "State's failure to make full payments hinders fund"
Teachers --

• Standards:  "NJ gets low marks from group assessing teacher standards"
• Tenure:  "Some states toughening standards on awarding tenure"

Spivey on Beer:  "Cross-country war of words between breweries" -- Calder IPA.
Springsteen:  "Springsteen tour dates and E-Street lineup announced"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice takes note of Chinese New Year.  Olddoc on the President's State of the Union address and the GOP response. Maria on last night's BOE meeting and question of overcrowding.

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