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Monday, December 29, 2008

'08's top 10 - #3 - Development meltdown.. Student named McGowan Scholar.. Plainfield businessmen sponsor Pakistan-India peace concert..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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Student Honored: "Plainfielder Corey Tucker named McGowan Scholar at Wilkes"
India-Pakistan Peace Concert: "Plainfield businessmen host peace concert in Edison"

Congressman Lance: "Newest congressman eager to get to work on economy"
Consumer Confidence: "Brutal job outlook shakes Jerseyans' confidence"
Pension Deferment Plan: "Fight signals what lies ahead"
Real Estate: "Housing inventories on rise" -- 13+ months in Union County.
UMDNJ: "Some signs point to recovery, but problems remain"


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • FREE PARKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS in both the Downtown and South Avenue shopping districts.

  • FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

  • Wednesday - December 31. 10 PM. Community Watch Night Service. The congregations of Shiloh Baptist Church and Ruth Fellowship Ministries join together for a community Watch Night Service. Rev. Tracey Brown of Ruth Fellowship will preach. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 517 West 4th Street. All are invited.

  • Thursday - January 1. Noon. City Council Reorganization and Mayor's 'State of the City' Address. The 140th City Council will be seated, including the swearing-in of newly elected members Annie McWilliams (Citywide at-large) and Adrian Mapp (Ward 3). At City Council Chambers/Courthouse, East 4th Street and Watchung Avenue. The public is invited.

  • Friday - January 2. No PMUA Garbage Pickup. Regular service resumes Monday, January 5, 2009.
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