C L I P S

Where Plainfield turns for news.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Murder No. 4.. Ledger: Plainfield goes for McCain big-time.. Apartments next to Vivace turned down.. Reactions to election..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice: Zoning Board denies apartments next to Cafe Vivace. (Check who the attorney is!) Maria find Obama's 'thank you' a nice touch. Olddoc tells of his adventures in the thicket of drug trials. PEPtalk ponders paradigm shifts in partnering, and cites a benchmark organization. At PPS News, we learn that Dr. Gallon has launched a 'Principals' Institute'.


Election Reaction: "Obama follows in King's footsteps"
Murder No. 4: "Body found behind vacant house" -- Ledger | Courier |

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.


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.

    • 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..

  • Thursday - November 6. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Saturday - November 8. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Tribute to Leonard Bernstein. Guest Conductor: Gary Schneider. Celebrating Lennie's 100th with the Overture to Candide and the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Also: Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Info: (908) 561-5140 or email info@plainfieldsymphony.org. The Plainfield Symphony, New Jersey's oldest community symphony, was established in 1919.

  • Monday - November 10. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

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

  • Wednesday - 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.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.


CENTRAL JERSEY

Stender/Lance Post-mortem: "Why hotly contested race went to Lance" | "Lance: Endorsements helped"
Booker: "Booker says his future remains in Newark, not D.C."
North Plainfield: "Full-scale school crisis drill conducted"


STATE

Corzine: "Tapping Corzine for Treasury would tear up NJ politics"

Bryant Trial: "Bryant defense wrapping up"
GOP: "Jersey's Republicans lick wounds" -- Lance victory only bright spot.

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


NATION / WORLD

2008 Campaigns --
 Lobbying: "Aftershocks hit 'K' Street"


OF INTEREST
Obituary: "Michael Crichton, author of 'Jurassic Park and other thrillers"
Fashion: "Michelle Obama's election-night shock frock"
Parenting: "Obama's victory inspires families"

BOOK REVIEW LINKS: NY Times | Wash Post | Ledger | NY Rev Bks | London Rev Bks |

Posted by Dan at 8:46 AM