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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Council problem: Majority to pass budget.. Cops seek ring's owner.. Bernice & Olddoc on Council meeting.. Burney puts 'Revenues' slides online..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:

Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports on last night's Council and citizen comments, as well as a push to get proposed HHS Sec. Tom Daschle to Plainfield for a hearing on health issues. Olddoc also adds his inimitable insights on last night's Council meeting, the last for Gibson and Davis. Plainfield Sports News rounds up Boys' basketball scrimmage with Bridgewater, the Girls with Edison Academy, and an interview with PHS wrestling coach Dave Peist. Councilor Burney has posted CA Dashield's budget presentation on revenues online. Many thanks!.


Stolen Jewelry: "Plainfield cops look to ID owner of stolen ring, other items"
Toy Drive: "Fire Division collecting toys at Thursday party"

Jayson Williams Case: "NAACP, law group want probe of prosecutor's racial slur" -- Courier | Ledger |

Bankruptcies: "Bankruptcies in NY metro area outpace nation"
Renter Relief: "Fannie Mae to allow tenants in foreclosed properties to stay"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • FREE PARKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS has begun in both the Downtown and South Avenue shopping districts.

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

  • Today - December 16. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).

  • Thursday - December 18. 6 PM. Plainfield United Way Community Council. The December meeting will review the holiday toy drive, health care initiatives, and the 1909 house tour. Light dinner will be served. At the UCPC Behavioral Health Care Center, 117 Roosevelt Avenue (next to the PMUA building). Info: Jeff Scheckner, (908) 353-7171 x138.

  • Thursday - December 18. 7 PM - 2 AM (Showtime 11 PM). Plainfield Fire Division Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive. A must-do annual event, gathering toys for distribution to social service agencies AND having fun enjoying one of the holiday's great parties. ALY-US, featuring 'Supa' singing Follow Me. DJ 'D' from 88.7FM's Soulful Saturdays. At Los Faraones club, 111 East Front Street. Admission FREE with an unwrapped toy of $10 minimum value.

  • Thursday - December 18. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Saturday - December 20. 8 PM - Midnight. The Rhythm of Plainfield: A Dance Celebration. From salsa to Hip Hop, 50s to Reggae, Line Dancing to R&B, a night of dancing and fun. All proceeds benefit the Plainfield Area YMCA 'Strong Kids' scholarship program. Light refreshments. Guest of honor: Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs. $75/person. Tickets available at the YMCA or at the door. At the Plainfield Area YMCA, Watchung Avenue and 6th Street. Info: Addy Bonet, (908) 756-6060 x101 or abonet@plainfieldy.org.

  • Saturday - December 20. 3 - 11 PM. Holiday Spectacular Boutique. Vendors galore, gift baskets, wine tasting, live jazz. At: HeardOne Complex, 210 Church Street. Info: (908) 755-9770. FREE.

  • Sunday - December 21. 10 AM - 6 PM. Holiday Spectacular Boutique. Vendors galore, gift baskets, wine tasting, live jazz. At: HeardOne Complex, 210 Church Street. Info: (908) 755-9770. FREE.

  • Sunday - December 21. Sundown. Hanukkah Begins.

  • Monday - December 22. 7 PM. Charter School Informational. An opportunity for parents of children entering grade 6 or 7 in September 2009 to learn of and apply for the Pressman Charter School, Plainfield's newest. The school will emphasize high academics using music as an integral part of its curriculum approach. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. Info: (973) 635-6944 or visit the school's website here.

  • Tuesday - December 23. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Wednesday - December 24. 5:30 - 6:30 PM. (Rain or shine.) Santa's Christmas Eve Visit. Once again, kids and parents will join at Leland Avenue Park for Santa's visit before he begins his journey. (Santa will arrive promptly at 5:45 PM and greet the kids and distribute candy canes for about 20 minutes.) Cider, hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Bring a non-perishable food item for the food basket to be donated to a local food pantry. Leland Avenue Park is adjacent to Cook School pond. For info or to help out, call Jen at (908) 561-9575. All are invited.

  • Thursday - December 25. Christmas Day.

  • Friday - December 26. Kwanzaa Begins.

  • Saturday - December 27. 1 - 6 PM. Kwanzaa Celebration. Celebrate the year-end festival (from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1) of family, community and culture with crafts, vendors, dance & drumming, storytelling, poetry, foods and a special Kwanzaa program. Special guests: The Cherokee Nation of New Jersey. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in the Spooner Avenue lot). FREE.
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CENTRAL JERSEY

Bonnie Brae School: "NJ drummers picked for Obama's inaugural parade"
Edison: "SELF magazine rates town safest in nation for women"
Franklin Twp.: "Housing official accused of funneling work to husband surrenders"
Hillside: "One jailed, one sought in carjacking"
New Brunswick: "Elijah's Promise offers more than food for needy"
Rutgers: "State orders full-scale audit of Rutgers" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Scotch Plains: "Township woman pleads guilty in Medicaid fraud"


STATE

Corzine: "Jackson's appointment by Obama sets musical chairs in motion"

Affordable Housing: "Bill introduced to abolish COAH, mandates" -- | Politicker NJ | Gannett |
FBI Sting: "Former Paterson Assemblyman gets prison"
Legislature: "Legislature approves Mortgage Stabilization and Relief Act"
Medica Marijuana: "Moved by patients, committee clears bill"
Pension Payments: "Plan to delay pension payments fails in Senate"
Publicly Funded Construction: "State would keep tighter oversight of big projects"
Transportation Spending: Sen. Tom Kean, Jr.: "A transportation plan that won't bleed taxpayers"

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


NATION / WORLD

Obama Transition --
 2008 Elections: "Two decisions could decide Minnesota race" -- What? You didn't know it wasn't over? Yet?
Auto Industry: "For Congress, auto execs are 'lemons'" -- With map of parts suppliers nationwide.
Auto Bailout: Paul Mulshine: "'Car czar' will have his work cut out for him"
Financial Bailout: "Bailout payment tops $8 trillion" -- That's with a 'T', and they don't want to divulge who, how much, etc.
Madoff Scandal: "Madoff sold influence in Washington"


OF INTEREST
Probe: "Politics drove Fish & Wildlife's endangered species decisions"

Shoe Incident: "Bush shoe incident catches Secret Service flat-footed"


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