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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Schools: "Schools face more cuts, world languages threatened"
Library: "'Wine Discovery' library fundraiser on tap Saturday"
Gang Violence: "City rallying against gang violence"
Neighborhood Health Center: "Senate Dems question Christie's budget cut to health centers"
Chubb Insurance: "Warren-based company settles racial discrimination claim for $110K"
Corruption: "Ex-Perth Amboy mayor Vas appeals corruption conviction"
Hospitals: "Hospitals in 3 counties use federal funds to convert to electronic records"
Newark Schools --
Union County: "Meals on Wheels program celebrates 40th anniversary"
Bonds: "NJ saves $20M in borrowing costs on $600M bond sale"
Gun Laws: "NJ ranks near top, according to Brady Report"
FBI: "ACLU sues FBI over ethnic data collection"
League of Municipalities: "Justices hear arguments on whether organization is a public agency"
Muslims in NJ: "Will bin Laden's death dispel anti-Islamic sentiment?"
Schools Funding: "Christie refuses to talk about flouting NJ Supreme Court"
School Superintendents: "Fine Print: 'Alternate Route' for superintendents" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Spivery on Beer: "Trappistes Rochefort 10, one of the world's best"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes vacant administrative posts may soon be filled. Olddoc has a second post on the BOE meeting, plus thoughts on bin Laden news. Maria cites Obama on the importance of world languages in the schools, highlights Cinqo de Mayo. BOE member Renata Hernandez at Standing In The Gap, urges Board members 'let us tarry no longer'; advises blogging may be sparse going forward. Ken Schuman, at Politics of Plainfield, discovers the 'rough' side of blogging: the commenters. Jerry posts a slew of Dem press releases, of which the first (on schools) is a must-read. Plainfield Sports News finds Thunder in mixed results against Sea Dogs. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has her 5/4 Survivor: Redemption Island post up. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, posts a brief, including an update on the Squirrel Wars.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Act IV Theater: "Plainfield theater group opens 'Our Town' this weekend"
Arbor Day: "Queen City Academy celebrates Arbor Day with new tree"
Gangs: "Seniors learn about gangs from experts"
Historical Society: "Donation of 1894 wedding dress recalls prominent Plainfield family"
Principals: "Evaluating school principals: The 'other' educators" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Rotary Track & Field Meet: "Plainfield/North Plainfield club offers 84th annual Meet"
Police Blotter: "Blotter, May 3"
Newark Schools: "Christie eyes former NYC official for schools chief"
Passaic Valley Sewerage Authority: "Security chief, most of force terminated"
South Plainfield: "Plainfield driver medevaced after crashing van into Maple Avenue home"
Trenton: "Police director demands mayor fire chief of staff after drug bust"
Wardlaw-Hartridge: "Student, 15, decides on Harvard after being accepted to 13 colleges"
Budget: "Sen. Weinberg demands Christie restore family planning centers funding"
Hudson River Tunnel: "Christie on ARC money: 'I ain't payin' it'" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Power: "Offshore wind won't overpower regional grid" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Public Bidding: "Even Rutgers needs public bidding" -- Editorial, Courier.
bin Laden: "White House corrects details of bin Laden raid"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Board of Ed reorganization and some changes already. Olddoc on the Board of Ed meeting, plus notes on Monday's Council. Maria waited out the Board's return from closed session last night, and finds a surprising settlement of a Civil Rights complaint. Dr. E=MC², notes the RIF (reduction in force) is a fact of life with our fiscal constraints. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, alerts all to Sunday's 12th Annual Mother's Day Jazz Brunch at the Pines Manor, reports on his campaign walking. Plainfield Sports News finds QCBL majors in North Plainfield action.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Library wine tasting event this weekend"
Crime: "After 6th murder, 2 more shootings, mayor calls community meeting" -- 6 PM tonight, City Hall Library.
Motorcycle Accident: "Plainfield man seriously injured in motorcycle accident"
Supreme Court: "Senate strikes deal with Christie to advance nomination"
bin Laden --
RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports update on IT given to Council. Olddoc will post later on last night's Council meeting. Maria lists unanswered questions asked of District, plus comments on 'reduction of forces' (layoffs).
Ken Schuman, at Politics of Plainfield, proposes some points of consideration for any 'reduction in force' by District. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, contemplates how to match volunteer talents and needs. Plainfield Sports News finds Thunder wins first in series, Sky Blue falls in Boston.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Bin Laden: "9/11 mastermind bin Laden killed in Pakistan" -- Ledger | Gannett | NYTimes | WashPost |
Bound Brook: "Developer proposes downtown apartments" -- Capodagli, who fled Plainfield after his proposal wreaked havoc.
Linden: "Linden prepares to celebrate 150th birthday"
Middlesex County: "County wants to power jail, DPW garage with solar panels"
Newark: "Chicago set to name Newark's McGarry its police director"
Old Bridge: "State: Town has 'severe structural budget problem'" -- Use of one time gimmicks means trouble down the road, a road down which Plainfield has been.
Route 18: "Reconstructed New Brunswick section wins recognition"
Tom Moran: "In face-off with NJ Supreme Court, Christie is defiant one"
Gambling: "Atlantic City is third choice among Americans" -- Not second?
Presidential Primary: "NJ's presidential primary set to return to June"
School Board Elections: "Data show surge in NJ candidates, money spend on campaigns"
State Pensions: "We need more than empty promises on pensions" -- Editorial, Courier.
The Holocaust: "On eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivors reflect"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports the IT shared services update will be given at tonight's Council. Olddoc adds another post on tonight's agenda, making it a trifecta. Maria has questions on the District's 'reduction in force' (layoffs). Councilor Storch boosts his sports cred and notes political motive of those saying 'where you been?'. 'Dee' Dameron's blog, Speaking My Mind, reports on the Neighborhood Health Services' board open house.
New blogger Ken Schuman, at Politics of Plainfield, reviews Dr. Gallon's achievements. ke' stans blogs on urban education at Through The Lens, taking on 'hedge fund operatives and snake oil educrats' today. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, has been busy, but gives a brief update today. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project has a thoughtful post on bin Laden's death at A Student's Perspective. Plainfield Sports News finds two in a row for Thunder, though Justice is burned by Baltimore. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has her blog party post on TAR: Unfinished Business up.
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