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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Muhlenberg Gala Saturday.. Tsunami Track Club at Council.. PHS Boys Soccer wins honors.. Fire displaces 10..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports on the Tsunami Track Club's appearance at Council and the dispute over use of school facilities. Olddoc will have comments on last night's Council meeting about noon, meanwhile his scanner seems to be in fine fettle! PEPtalk: authentic leaders include all stakeholders. At Plainfield Sports, we find PHS Boys Soccer wins count honors. Assemblyman Green posts a summary of the draft 'Smart Housing Incentive Act' -- this may be the Lesniak legislation in today's Ledger, too.


Fire: "Fire displaces 10 people"

Veterans: "Young veterans find their voice" -- More on Iraq and Afghanistan vets here.

Aid for Cities: "Urban mayors to take up larger stimulus proposal at Newark meeting"
DWI's: "Court: No final warning needed if suspect refuses Breathalyzer"
Mortgage Abatement: "Citigroup to ease terms for at-risk borrowers"
Preservation: "Couple honored for restoring Frank Lloyd Wright home"
Telephones: "Landline telephones losing their grip"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • LIBRARY'S ANNUAL 'FOOD FOR FINES' DRIVE. Through Wednesday, November 19, 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.

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

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

  • Today- November 11. 11 AM. Veterans Day Observance. At the War Memorial, Watchung Avenue and East 7th Street.

  • Tomorrow - November 12. 8:15 - 11:30 AM. Powering NJ's Future: Defining Our Energy Needs and Solutions. A unique conversation with NJ's leading energy experts on the state's energy needs and future and the outlook with Barack Obama as president. Networking breakfast, 8:15 AM. Program, 9:15 - 11:30 AM. At: The Marriott at Lafayette Yard, Trenton. Sponsor: The Council on State Public Affairs. Cost: $55/person. For more information, visit their website www.statestreetnj.org/, or call (908) 580-0946.

  • Tomorrow - November 12. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Committee. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Thursday - 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. 7:30 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

Elizabeth/County Tussle: "Elizabeth ups detective count in feud with prosecutor"
Hudson River Rail Tunnel: "Feds clear final environmental impact statement"
Newark: "Company moves to save bankrupt Newark Bears"
Somerset County: "Final counting of ballots put on hold" -- Some contests still undecided.
South Plainfield: "Council delays decision on joining Dismal Swamp Coalition"
Warren: "Ex-judge admits to some misconduct with Vicodin, alcohol" -- Ledger | Courier |


STATE

Affordable Housing: "Lesniak wants changes he says would aid, speed construction"
Angioplasty: "State decides to stay in study, expands hospitals participating" -- Bittersweet, considering how Muhlenberg had to fight to be in the study.
Employment: "For NJ, this will be the decade of lost jobs"
Transportation Fund: "Higher interest rates eat up more of fund"
WWII Memorial: "After six decades, state dedicates WWII memorial today"

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


NATION / WORLD

Obama Transition --
 Analysis: "Most affluent voters key to Obama sweep"
Catholic Bishops: "U.S. bishops urged to challenge Obama"
Goldman Sachs: "Goldman Sachs urged clients to bet against government bonds it sold" -- And the alums are running the Treasury.
GOP: "Sparring starts as Republicans ponder future"
Oil Spill: "Probe sought of handling of BP Alaskan oil spill"
Palin: "Sarah Palin at home" -- Video, including Todd in socks, and whether she might sign on for Fox News.

OF INTEREST
Lobsters: "Lobstermen feel pinch as prices fall" -- Lowest in 2 decades. Should you help by buying?

 Retail: "Battered retailers turn to sentimental pitches"

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Posted by Dan at 10:46 AM