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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Jerry, Sharon on foreclosure tonight.. Halloween disappearing from the schools?.. Burney: Dudley House surprise.. McWilliams: More audit findings..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:


Chart: 239 properties foreclosed in Plainfield in May 2008 alone.
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice finds the District has (largely) abandoned Halloween. Spooky? Olddoc has been busy: a sermon on honor, budget advice, commentary on hospital crowding, and some gorgeous Fall foliage. PEPtalk summarizes a fine PEP meeting last night. At Plainfield Sports News, Augustine catches up with the Ironmen and the XSL. Councilor Burney reveals a Dudley House surprise. And candidate Annie McWilliams continues her hard look at the audit findings on the Robinson-Briggs' administration's finance and accounting practices.


Foreclosure Forum: "Foreclosure forum set for tonight"

Flu Shots: "Seniors can get flu shots at Runnells Hospital today and tomorrow"
Voting: "State vows it's ready for huge turnout"


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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 28. 7:30 PM. Foreclosure Forum Featuring 'Buster'Soaries. Soaries will keynote the forum, billed as the first of a statewide series on the foreclosure crisis. Realtors, clergy and block association leaders have been invited. At: Queen City Academy auditorium, West 7th and Grant Avenue. All are welcome.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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

HS Football at Shabazz: "Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Cranford refuse to play in Newark"
Middlesex County: "Middlesex tries new board to attract 'green' firms" -- A 'Green' Enterprise Zone?
Newark Website: "Firm says city is 'scapegoating' for website flop"
South Plainfield: "Council to consider beekeeping ordinance"


STATE

Lautenberg/Zimmer Senate Race: "Candidates differ on bailout"

Corzine/Katz Emails: "CWA says emails may have been illegal"
Legislature: "Business gets its tax wish, legislators pass on two other items"
 Dem Slush Fund: "GOP request for records criticized"
'Distressed Cities' Aid: "Accountability and 'sunset' measure advances"
Homelessness: "Bill for homeless trust fund advances" -- 2nd item.
UMDNJ: "Three subpoenas mark (yet) another probe"
Valley Bancorp: "Valley eager for Treasury money"

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Bush: "Time short, Bush pushes EPA to relax power-plant rule"
Economics: John Farmer: "Supply-siders exposed as snake-oil salesmen"
Markets Meltdown: "Central banks slash rates, attempting to head off currency crisis"
Stevens Trial: "Stevens found guilty on all 7 counts" | "Verdict may hurt his Senate race"


OF INTEREST
The Bomb: "Seven Manhattan Project participants speak out"

Women's Health: "Estrogen linked to joint disease risk"
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