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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Down the rabbit hole with the cable TV committee.. Bernice: Brenda Gilbert tally.. Waiver sought for tax cap.. State budget deficit triples..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice footnotes the election, catching us up on Brenda Gilbert's tally. Olddoc reveals more on that mysterious chateau avec fossés remplis d'eau.


Drugs: "Cocaine sale leads to Plainfield man's arrest"

Property Taxes: "Waiver sought for cap on annual tax increases" -- Death by a thousand exemptions.
Hospitals: "New heart facility opens in Morristown"
Teacher Tenure: "A super takes on tenure, stirring a fight"
Voters: "Red vs. Blue: So oversimplified it's wrong" -- Says former Bell Labs scientist.

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

  • Through Nov. 19: 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 13. 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Getting Connected: Free and Low-cost Marketing Solutions. Business owners, nonprofits and entrepreneurs will learn how to grow a customer base with free and low-cost internet marketing solutions. Sponsored by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Free for members, $10/non-members. Info: (908) 315-0838 or email to plainfield.chamber@gmail.com.

  • Saturday - 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.

  • Saturday - 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.

  • Saturday - 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.

  • Saturday - 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/.

  • Sunday - 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.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Rutgers-Newark: "U.S. News: Most diverse campus in U.S."
Somerset County: "County stretches for FUBAR award in vote counting"
South Plainfield: "Citizens voted to ban trucks on Hamilton Blvd."
Warren: "Judge's behavior at go-go bar prompted order to resign, retire or be removed" -- Ledger | Courier |


STATE

Corzine/Katz Emails: "AG Milgram will personally argue keeping emails secret"
Wayne Bryant Trial: "Prosecutor: Bryant sold his office"
CSI: Newark: "High-tech gotcha in fatal hit-run case"
Finances: "NJ budget deficit triples to $1.2 billion"
Ft. Dix Trial: "Defense shows informant urged plot forward"
Medicare: "Drive opens to boost drug program rolls"
Open Space: "Activists blast Corzine record on open space"
Services for Visually Impaired: "NJ program reads the news via radio for the blind" -- Website and live stream here.


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


NATION / WORLD

Obama Transition --
 2008 Races --
 Economy: "Treasury scraps original bailout as economy worsens" -- Are they making it up as they go along?
GOP: "Gingrich says GOP is outmatched"
Iraq: "Blackwater faces fine of millions in weapons case" -- U.S. materiel fell into black market.


OF INTEREST

Nonprofits: "Bracing for lean times ahead"
Supreme Court: "Case: Sect wants its sayings erected in public park" -- | WSJ | WashPost | -- Important, if kooky.

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Posted by Dan at 10:23 AM