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Friday, November 14, 2008

Local photo exhibit tomorrow.. Nasty budget surprise from Verizon?.. Bernice: Cable TV meeting.. PHS principal outlines future.. Hilliard's 25th..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports on the Cable TV committee meeting and has some pics of downtown on a rainy day. Maria's kids prompt a message from a guest blogger. Olddoc ponders changes -- and poor communications -- by PNC to the old UNB Park Avenue bank building. PEPtalk wraps up with the positives of the Acuity testing.


Plainfield High School: "Principal outlines brighter future for PHS"
Cathedral International: "Church celebrates pastor's 25th anniversary"

Arts Groups: "Jersey arts groups get ready for 'bumpy ride'" -- Ledger | Courier |
Comcast Prices: "Cable industry to FCC: Don't even ask about our rates."
Community Food Bank: "The Boss helps out Hillside food bank"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Through Tomorrow: 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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

Bridgewater: "Town warns employees of possible layoffs"
Linden: "Dems give maverick the boot" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Interesting insight into clubhouse culture.
Newark: "Students run bank branch at West Side High" -- A real bank branch.
Newark Bears: "Bankruptcy judge approves sale of team"
North Plainfield: "Latin Kings member seized in drug bust"
Perth Amboy: "New tax collector, DPW director appointed" -- Courier | Ledger -- Note the salaries.


STATE

Legislature: "$125M package of bills rushed to address economy" -- Ledger | Record |
Corzine/Katz Emails: "Appeals court hears AG's arguments in case"

Wayne Bryant Trial: "Defense closes by calling investigation 'nasty'"
Corruption: "FBI searches home of Bergen pol" -- Record | Ledger | -- This is a biggie, ED of Bergen Utilities Authority, on Meadowlands Commission.
Educational Opportunity Fund: "EOF celebrates 40 years of getting disadvantaged into college"
Offshore Drilling: "Feds move to allow offshore oil drilling on East Coast" -- Jersey officials fume.

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


NATION / WORLD

Obama Transition --
 2008 Races: "Six close-call races still undecided" -- But AK is shaping up Dem.
Congress: "Stimulus plan, auto bailout may not fly in 'lame duck' session" -- Stiff GOP resistance.
GOP --
 Hedge Funds: "Hedge fund gurus OK with some regulation" -- Part of the reason we're in this pickle.
Mortgage Mess: "FDIC vs. Bush: Administration resists FDIC rescue plan" -- Is Bair running out the clock?

OF INTEREST
'Flotsam Science': "Rubber duckies help unravel enduring planetary mysteries"

Bond. James Bond.: "007 is back, and he's brooding"
Catholics & Obama: "Supporters barred from Communion in S.C." | "Cal. priest attacks reporter doing story"

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Posted by Dan at 9:59 AM