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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Stender, Green being dumped? Revenues falling, Mayor proposes raises.. QCA girls hip-hop moves.. PHS basketball..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice finds a developer taking interest in Park Avenue and the City reporting falling revenues. Maria's back: Wondering whether the Terrell House can be saved and celebrating her return. Tada! Olddoc reviews a few pertinent (check 'em out) items and advises he has no investments tied up with Bernie Madoff. Whew! PEPtalk posts 12 days of wishes for all, and advises they a new email address. Plainfield Sports News covers the IronMens opener. Perhaps reaching the bottom of his mailbag, Assemblyman Green posts an EPA letter concerning a Linden project. Hey, one for all and all for one, right?!.


Budget: "Falling municipal revenues may lead to big tax increase"
PHS Boys Basketball: "'Big 3' look to rejuvenate Plainfield"
Queen City Academy: "Plainfield girls put in motion plan to learn hip-hop"
Food Banks: Kelly Heyboer: "Jersey bloggers fight hunger" -- And thanks to all who contributed!

Economy Fallout --
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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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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

Bridgewater: "Cop sues township, alleging racial bias"
Newark: "University Hospital pledges to remain open despite woes"
Rutgers: "Assembly speaker Roberts wades into Rutgers controversy" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Westfield, Mountainside: "Breakins alarm police"


STATE

State Revenues: "State sees revenues plunge for second month"
Obama Cabinet: "Lance praises pick of Jackson to head EPA"

Hospitals: "Report: Hospitals employ 145,000, spend $18B in state"
Media: "The latest news, breaking at a strip mall in NJ" -- Breaking News Network.
Public Records: "Xanadu loses bid for $4K copying fees in dispute"
Student Loans: "NJ agency overseeing college loans won't let students defer"

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


NATION / WORLD

Obama Transition : Agriculture: "Obama chooses former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack"

Federal Reserve: "Fed cuts key bank rate to record low" -- Can you go lower than zero?
Jesse Jackson, Jr.: "Jackson has fed FBI corruption info for 5 years" -- Seems not about Blagojevich, though.
SEC: "Madoff failure shows SEC oversight 'flawed'"
OF INTEREST
Food Police: "Stepping up to the plate on greater food regulation"

Demographics: "Two-parent Black families on the increase"
Hanukkah: "Holiday brings out popular treats in Highland Park stores"

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Posted by Dan at 8:43 AM