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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Budget tonight: Dudley House, $1.6m gaffe, Public Info.. Olddoc: City caves to Solaris.. Bernice: LWV recap.. PEPtalk: Partners progress..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice covers last night's (excellent, imho) League of Women Voters candidate forum, where issues were discussed and questions asked were answered. Olddoc kicks some butt over the Green/Robinson-Briggs cave-in to Solaris, and continues his memoir with a doctor's life in 1946. Go olddoc! PEPtalk reports progress in a parents-schools partnership. Plainfield Sports News reports on the Cardinals' coach Robinson 'after Linden, before Elizabeth'. The Assemblyman's 'Out with the New, in with the TRUE' Obama post is still featured. Does this mean that early Obama supporters (of which the Assemblyman was not, being a Hillary guy) were not 'true'? Sign me 'puzzled in Plainfield'.

Muhlenberg Lawsuit: "Muhlenberg appeal (is?)(may be?) dropped by City" -- Ledger | Courier |
Chase Bank: "Chase branches back in business after letter hoax" -- Still no mention of Plainfield. Maybe I dreamed it?
Sports Equipment Sought: "Temple Sholom youth seek 'gently used' sports gear to donate to Plainfield sports" -- Plainfield Dairy Queen a dropoff point.

Mortgage Alert: "If your ARM is linked to LIBOR, brace yourself" -- Many Plainfield ARMs are, and are due to reset.
Freeholders: "Towns weigh electing freeholders by district"
Food Bank Crisis: "No food on the table" -- Shortages will affect Plainfield feeding programs.
Pregnancy Program: "Women! Heather Howard cares about your pre-natal care."

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • BUDGET CALENDAR: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

    • Mon Oct 20 | Fire Division and $1.66M error.
    • Thu Oct 23 - 7:30 PM, City Hall Library | Extra budget meeting: IT [Information Technology], Public Information, and Project Alert [Dudley House].
    • Fri Oct 31 | Citizens Budget Advisory Committee sends budget recommendations to council.
    • Fri Nov 7 | City Council sends budget changes to Council finance committee.
    • Mon Nov 10 | City Council discusses budget changes and recommendations (from CBAC) with self, and requests administration comment and implementation. CBAC presentation of recommendations to City Council.
    • Wed Nov 13 | Administration responds electronically to change recommendations.
    • Mon Nov 17 | Resolution for budget changes is finalized and brought forward.
    • Mon Nov 24 | Public hearing on FY2009 Budget.
    • Mon Dec 1 | FY2009 Budget adoption..

  • Today - October 23. 7 - 9 PM. Civil Unions, Marriage & Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples. Challenges facing same-sex couples mean customized estate planning is needed to ensure surviving loved ones are protected. Moderated by Christopher Bellis of Lamdba Legal, the panel will include financial advisors and an attorney. Light refreshments. Sponsored by Lambda Legal. At: Cent' Anni Restaurant, 5 Highland Place, Maplewood. Free, but reservations are required. RSVP to Matt Allen at Lambda Legal at mallen@lambdalegal.org or (212) 809-8585, x254.

  • Tomorrow - October 24. 6:30 - 8:30PM. Chamber of Commerce Networking Event. The Chamber's monthly after-work networking event. Bring your business cards and your 30-second elevator speech and enjoy light refreshments mingling with other members and guests. You'll be surprised at the connections you make. At: Coldwell Banker Park Avenue Realtors, 1015 Park Avenue. FREE to members, $10 for guests. Those who join or renew at the event will receive a special bonus. Information: call the Chamber Office at (908) 753-2296 or email at plainfield.chamber@gmail.com.

  • Tomorrow - October 24. 7 PM. In Concert: Jim Scott, Songs of Peace and the Environment. An acoustic guitarist acclaimed for his work with the Paul Winter Consort, proceeds of the concert will provide compact flourescent bulbs to be distributed through the church's food pantry. Sponsor and venue: First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. Tickets: $15/ adults, $5/12 and under. Free childcare available. Info: (732) 287-5181.

  • Saturday - October 25. 10 AM - 3 PM. Community Scrapbooking and Memory Making Event. Bring your favorite photos and learn how to tell your story. A scrapping share-and-swap table will be available. Albums and multicultural supplies will be available for purchase. Refreshments provided. Info: Recreation Division, (908) 753-3097.

  • Sunday - October 26. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: Young Artists Showcase. Five exceptionally talented young artists under the age of 16 will appear in this eagerly awaited annual event. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Tickets: $20, $15/senior, $5/student. Info: (908) 756-2468 or www.crescentconcerts.org/.

  • Monday - October 27. 6:30 PM. 'African Heritage in the Latin Caribbean'. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Plainfield's Cultural and Heritage Commission offers a presentation by Dr. Orlando Edreira. At the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room, Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.

  • Tuesday - October 28. 3 - 9 PM. FOSH Pre-Halloween Dine Out. Take a break from fixing dinner, call a few friends and put together a table. Meet new neighbors and old friends, and check out one of Plainfield's favorite dining spots -- The Queen City Diner. Brian will donate a portion of the evening's receipts to FOSH in support of its PHS Scholarships, Netherwood Station beautification and the Leland Avenue Park. Brian Schoenberger's Queen City Diner (http://www.queencitydiner.com/) is at 1324 South Avenue. Putting a group together? Give Brian a heads up at (908) 756-7900.

  • Tuesday - October 28. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Friday - October 31. 6 PM. Community Halloween Party & Haunted House. The Recreation Division's annual family party includes a haunted house, a costume contest, prizes, snacks and lots of fun for all. A safe and fun alternative for children ages 5 - 10. Parents MUST accompany children. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Info: (908) 753-3097.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Burger King Carjacking: "Carjacking at Park Avenue Burger King"
Corruption: "Longer state prison term possible for Hackett" -- In addition to federal sentence.
Foreclosures: "New Jersey foreclosures outpace nation"
NJPAC: "NJPAC gets $11M gift for upkeep"
Perth Amboy: "Feds and state investigating Vas administration's activities"


STATE

U.S. Senate Race: "Poll: Lautenberg leads Zimmer, 52% - 36%" -- Ledger | Gannett |

Bryant Trial: "Lawyer: Bryant did what Republicans did"
State Police: "Panel blocks Corzine plan to charge small towns for troopers"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Economy: "Job losses accelerate, signaling deeper distress"
Foreclosures: "Plans to aid borrowers gain steam"
Market Mess: "Hedge funds' fall sends investors fleeing" -- The nice people bringing you that sinking feeling.
 Ratings Agencies: "Ratings agencies on hot seat" -- 'If a deal was put together by cows, we would rate it'.


OF INTEREST
U.S. vs. Bikers: "U.S. itching for trademark fight — with West Coast biker gang"

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