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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Bierstadt on sale.. Tax lien sale coming.. Deer downtown.. Olddoc on road repair muddle.. POP rally over police brutality allegation..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice is startled by a deer in her yard, and notes the upcoming tax lien sale. Olddoc puzzles over the road repairs' linguistic muddle and Verizon's tax avoidance gambit. Everyone else seems to be taking the day off.


Rally: "POP rallies over police brutality allegation"
Sentence: "Appeals court upholds Plainfield man's drug sentence"

Verizon Taxes: "Verizon contends its tax obligation is ended"

Resident Joe Bonini has a letter in the Courier today concerning lobbying, print edition only for now. Will post if it comes online.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Through Today: WINTER COATS NEEDED by St. Mary's for Sunday giveaway. Details here.

  • Through Wednesday: LIBRARY'S ANNUAL 'FOOD FOR FINES' DRIVE. Pay down your library fines for overdue items by donating non-perishable food items. One can or food item equals $1.00. All donations will go to Plainfield feeding programs during this holiday season. Info: (908) 757-1111, x11.

  • Through Nov. 22: PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION TRIP. Pat Fields has locked in hotel rooms and is putting a bus trip together. Details here.

  • BUDGET CALENDAR: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

    • The Budget adoption schedule is being revised, watch for update.

  • Today - November 15. 1 - 3 PM (Awards at 2 PM). Annual Photography Exhibit: Plainfield Storefronts and Shopping Scenes. Opening reception for the annual exhibit of photos of Plainfield daily life. This year features nearly 90 photographs from two dozen photographerss. All photos are added to the library's permanent collection documenting Plainfield's visual history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. At: Anne Louise David Meeting Room, Plainfield Public Library. Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.

  • Today - November 15. 7 PM. Legacy: A Musical Tribute Honoring Generations of Muhlenberg Sacrifice and Service. A musical evening in support of efforts to restore Muhlenberg Hospital. Featuring Charisa Dowe, the 'Violin Diva', and Garrie Daniels and Friends. Sponsor: The Muhlenberg Independents. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street. Freewill donations will be accepted.

  • Today - November 15. 7:30 PM. Godspell. The compelling and memorable musical hit presented by Rainbow Experience. At: United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). $15/adult, $10/seniors and children. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or (908) 233-2494.

  • Today - November 15. 8 PM. Mendelssohn: Elijah. The Crescent Choral Society sings Mendelssohn's masterful setting of this powerful biblical story, accompanied by Crescent's G.F. Adams organ. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street. $20/person. Seniors $15, students $5. Info: (908) 756-2468 or www.crescentconcerts.org/.

  • Tomorrow - November 16. 3 PM. Godspell. The compelling and memorable musical hit presented by Rainbow Experience. At: United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street (at Madison Avenue). $15/adult, $10/seniors and children. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or (908) 233-2494.

  • Monday - November 17. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.

  • Tuesday - November 18. 9:30 AM - 4 PM. Regional Solutions for Global Problems: Workforce, Economic and Regional Project Collaborations. Sponsored by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce and the Business One-Stop Service. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Info: (908) 757-5155 or email info@thebusinessonestopservice.com.

  • Tuesday - November 18. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).

  • Thursday - November 20. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Manville: "Hiring freeze ordered due to struggling economy"
Newark Bears: "Team set to be sold for $100K"


STATE

Obama Transition: "Two Jerseyans to serve in transition posts" -- Clement Price, Lisa Jackson.
Economy: "Corzine: Massive road projects will put people to work" -- At an average of $212,000 per town, this is mostly window-dressing.
State Finances: "States want their own bailout"

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


NATION / WORLD

Obama Transition --
 Auto Bailout: "GM seeks to set terms on auto bailout"
Economic Summit: "Summit Kabuki: Obama sends reps to G-20"
Military: "Army promotes its first four-star female general"


OF INTEREST
Tough Times Food: "Spam turns serious, Hormel turns out more" -- One winner in the economy.
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Posted by Dan at 10:00 AM