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Monday, October 27, 2008

Drive-by budgeting.. City short on Spanish-speaking staff?.. Why shouldn't the District have a parental involvement policy?.. Sports : New links..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Pondering the budget, Bernice wonders if the City is short on Spanish-speaking staff? Maria urges residents to join in petitioning the District for a parental involvement policy. Why wouldn't the District want one? Olddoc tells of UVa and its honor code. Honor? What a concept! PEPtalk calls one and all to a meeting tonight (Washington School, 6:30 - 8:30). Plainfield Sports News has a fresh new look to its front page with links to school, pro/minor, and youth league sports.

Plainfield Poet Bill Amirault: "Plainfield businessman publishes '50 State Quarter Poems'"
Obituary: "Mary Lena Bowie-Lewis" -- former Plainfield Health Center executive director.

Star-Ledger Downsizing: "Star-Ledger plans 40% cut" -- 2 days after the rest of the world, the NYTimes rushes in

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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 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Saturday - November 1. 9 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Electronics Recycling. Items accepted include: Monitors, keyboards, CPUs, TVs, phones, VCRs, printers and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions here.) Sponsored by Union County. At Schering-Plough, Kenilworth. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.

  • Saturday - November 1. 5:30 PM Sharp bus departure. Community Basketball Trip: Nets vs. Golden State Warriors. Bus trip sponsored by the Recreation Division to the game at the Meadowlands. Bus departs City Hall parking lot at 5:30 PM sharp. Game starts at 7:30 PM, bus will return to City Hall parking lot at 11:00 PM. $40/person includes ticket, Nets giveaway and round-trip transportation. First come, first served. Contact the Recreation Division, City Hall Annex, 510 Watchung Avenue or (908) 753-3097.

  • Tuesday - November 4. 6 AM - 8 PM. General (Presidential) Election. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Newark: "Newark cops arrest CBS cameraman at anti-violence rally"


STATE

U.S. Senate Race: "Candidates have opposite positions on taxes" -- Golly! | -- The Ledger endorses Lautenberg.
2009 Corzine Run: "Internal polls show tough landscape for Corzine"

Atlantic City: "State sought control of AC when mayor went missing in Oct. 2007"
Legislature: "Voting session today on host of bills to aid economy, homeowners"
Statehouse Park: "Archaeological dig under new park surrounding State House"
UMDNJ: "Oversight didn't halt abuses at UMDNJ" -- Overcharged Medicare even while Christie was investigating.

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
Iraq: "U.S. threatens to withhold services if deal is not signed" -- Meanwhile, the Iraq government has not paid the U.S. backed militias, which could unravel the relative stability.
Israel: "Livni abandons effort to form coalition government"
Veterans: "Candidates agree the V.A. is broken"
White House Emails: "Email administrator asked consultant how to delete emails" -- Mike Connell, now McCain's IT guy.


OF INTEREST
Voting Machines: Fran Wood: "Less than confident our votes really count"

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