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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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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Bernice: Council rejects budget transfer.. Olddoc: PMUA task force debate; Solar panels at Monarch.. Maria finds a settlement between the District and the Office of Civil Rights.. Williams notes tonight's Town Hall meeting at Clinton School.. PSN covers QCBL action, finds Thunder over Reading..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
2010 Murder:  "Plainfield man indicted in homicide at South Plainfield hotel"
SSYC: "Beth Israel's students prepare food for Plainfield program"
Homeowner Rescue:  "NJ creates program to aid unemployed homeowners with mortgage payments"

7th Congressional District:  "2nd Dem in week throws hat in against Lance" -- North Plainfielder Ed Potosnak.
Charter School:  "Trenton charter high school under investigation over finances"
Edison:  "Town Council at odds with mayor again"
Hospitals:  "PSE&G pushing energy conservation programs for hospitals" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Stolen Cars:  "Cop, following LoJack signal, finds slew of stolen cars in Rahway warehouse"
Union County --

Gov. Christie:  "Tax increases ruled out at Evesham town hall meeting"
Charter Schools:  "For charters, context matters" -- Editorial, Courier.
Dept. of Ed:  "Job postings give clues to Cerf's plans for reorganization" -- From NJ Spotlight.
NJ Bonds:  "Analyst: NJ bonds a good buy"
Pensions:  "Push is on to reform pensions by end of June"
Transportation:  "NJ gets mixed reviews in transportation study"
Underground Tank Remediation:  "NJ's fund for home tank removals runs dry" -- 'Diverted to death'.

101.5:  "'It's over,' Jersey Guys warn" -- Station is being sold.
Spivey on Beer:  "Sam Adams East-West Kolsch a warm weather winner"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice details the rejected budget transfer item from Monday. Olddoc has more on the Council meeting, including the Monarch's solar panels and the PMUA task force debate. Maria posts on an unknown settlement between the District and the Office of Civil Rights, plus the 'District/Muhlenberg partnership'. Councilor Williams notes tonight's Town Hall meeting at Clinton School. Plainfield Sports News finds QCBL Rockies hold off Reds; Thunder over Reading.


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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Bernice: New acting city admin coming, ShotSpotter lease proposed.. Olddoc on Councilor Rivers' reading habits.. Maria: State's switcheroo on curriculum.. Dr. E=MC²: 'New voices' confounding educational discussion.. Jerry posts two Dem releases.. Jackie's TAR: Unfinished Business season finale..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Civil Rights History:  "Plainfield's role in civil rights history to be highlighted at library presentation"
Concert:  "Ray, Goodman & Brown headline concert series kickoff this week"
Cook School:  "Plainfield school hosting multicultural day on Friday"
Gun Charge:  "Open alcohol container leads to arrest of man wanted on gun charge"
Police Blotter:  "Blotter, May 9"
Sexual Assault:  "Registerd sex offender from Plainfield charged in assault of 13-year-old"
YMCA:  "Plainfield Y holding women's wellness program this week"

Newark:  "Feds take up investigation of police, Booker welcomes probe"

Arts Council:  "Lt. Gov. Guadagno spars with lawmakers over council supervision"
Charter Schools:  "Growing tensions over charters" -- Lawmakers, residents want to know why they can't have a say.
Legislature --
Preschools:  "NJ slipping back on preschool progress"
Rail:  "$450M to NJ for high-speed rail"
Schools Funding:  "Cerf 'working on' new funding formula"
Sears:  "NJ among locations Sears considering for moving HQ"
Xanadu:  "'New' Xanadu plan could be even bigger boondoggle" -- Editorial, Courier.

Animal Rescue:  "NJ couple take up rescuing abused, special needs dogs"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports new acting city administrator coming, Shotspotter lease proposed, more later. Olddoc's preliminary Council report includes Ms. Rivers' reading habits. Maria on curriculum: As District gets answers, state changes questions. Dr. E=MC², says unnamed 'new voices' are confounding the educational mission of the District. Jerry posts two Dem legislative press releases. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts the TAR: Unfinished Business season finale blog party.


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Monday, May 9, 2011

Olddoc contemplates a possibly short Council meeting tonight.. Maria: State's response to District's long-range facilities plan.. Williams: H.E.L.P. is here.. Dameron: Who's to blame for gangs?.. ke'stans interivews a Russian educational expert.. Rucker's weekend review.. Jackie's weekend pix (forgive me for missing yesterday).. PSN: QCBL in weekend action..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
'Maidens in May':  "United Way plans Plainfield homes tour"
Shooting, Stabbing:  "Police respond to separate incidents; PHS student wounded"
Raritan Valley Line:  "Scrapped ARC tunnel leaves Raritan Valley line in limbo"

Edison HS:  "Edison student only Google Doodle 4 finalist from NJ" -- Google offers $25K prize to winner; public may vote online. Her entry can be seen here.
Newark --
Pedestrian Safety:  "Middlesex County uses $96K grant to create traffic safety website"
Track:  "Union County track relays in Westfield" -- Online photo gallery.

Arts Council:  "Guadagno's own records contradict her version of arts kerfuffle"
Presidential Primary:  "Last in the nation? We're OK with that" -- Editorial, Courier.
PSE&G:  "State opposes utility's charging customers before work begins on new plants"
Schools Lobbying:  "9 NJ districts hire Millenium Strategies to lobby for federal funds"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds two good things on tonight's agenda. Olddoc rounds up several items, including a (hopefully) relatively short Council meeting tonight. Maria presents the state's response (slow) to the District's long-range facilities plan. Councilor McWilliams notes that HELP (Honest Ethical Leadership for Plainfield) is here. 'Dee' Dameron's campaign blog, Speaking My Mind, takes up the question of who is to blame for gang activity. ke' stans blogs on urban education at Through The Lens, interviews Dr. Nadejda Badalian, contrasting Russion and American views on education. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On -- how could I have missed the wonderful weekend pix? Please forgive me, Jackie! Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, reviews his weekend. Plainfield Sports News covers weekend Queen City Baseball League action, plus Steel and Thunder plays.


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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Olddoc on South Avenue contract(s); Council races.. Bernice: Two positive items on Council agenda.. Maria: Restructuring schools on BOE agenda.. PSN does a roundup on Thunder, Sky Blue and more.. Maria & Rucker wish all a Happy Mother's Day.. Renata cites FDR on relationships..


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Cabby Robberies:  "Plainfield cabbies fight back against robberies" -- Is that illustration a Plainfield cab, in Plainfield?
Letter to  Editor:  "Plenty to investigate in Plainfield" -- Bob Darden argues for a forensic audit of city's books.
Obituary:  "Dosycar Carter, Plainfield motorcyclist, dies from injuries in accident"
Obituary:  "Maurice Meyers, MD, attending physician at Muhlenberg for over 40 years"

Newark --
Roselle:  "Boro receives $850K in grants to upgrade three parks"

The Auditor:  "Christie unsure about teaching creationism in NJ schools"
State Budget:  Try your hand at the Ledger's online 'Budget Game' here; see if you can best Gov. Christie!
Double-Dipping --
Steroids:  "US prosecutors seek records of cops, firemen who used steroids from J.C. doctor"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice looks forward to appointment of new deputy clerk, and grant for a senior bus. Olddoc mulls the South Avenue road contract, council races. Maria finds restructuring on BOE agenda (Maxson, Hubbard, Cook?). BOE member Renata Hernandez, at Standing In The Gap, quotes President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on human relationship. Dr. E=MC², argues the District is finally based on 'data-driven decision-making'. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, wishes moms a Happy Mother's Day. Plainfield Sports News does a Mother's Day roundup.

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

Storch on why he is running for re-election.. Olddoc eyes Monday's Council agenda.. Maria tries unraveling the District's long-range facilities plan.. PSN: Op-Ed on Rec treatment of QCBL.. Bernice on Planning Board..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Cab Robberies:  "Plainfield cab workers fed up with robberies"
Motorcycle Death:  "Plainfield man dies from injuries in motorcycle accident"
Obituary:  "Albert 'Chipper' Smith, brother of George 'Gee Gee' Brown"

Bound Brook:  "After 7 years, charges dismissed against restaurant owner"
Union County:  "County parks system marks 90th anniversary"

FBI:  "ACLU sues US over how  FBI collects ethnic data in NJ"
Internal Affairs Investigations:  "New rules will beef up police training, publicize complaints against officers"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on the Planning Board. Olddoc finds items of interest on Monday's Council agenda. Maria begins to unravel the District's long-range facilities plan. Councilor Storch on why he is running for re-election. Plainfield Sports News has an Op-Ed on Rec's treatment of the Queen City Baseball League (yet and still), and more Thunder rumblings.

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