2009 MLK calendar.. McWilliams, Mapp videos.. Bernice: Is office building viable?.. Olddoc muses over Council.. Maria cheers change..

PLAINFIELD

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "2009 MLK Events Calendar" -- A printable, one-page version.
  
  
  

  Annie McWilliams, sworn in by Judge Key

  Adrian Mapp, sworn in by his daughter Shermona

  
  
• "Council Reorganization: McWilliams, Mapp videos" -- The Burney remarks will be posted later, in 2 parts.
  

Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice wonders aloud about the viability of the proposed new office building on West Front Street. Maria thinks upcoming PT changes a good thing. Olddoc muses on Council business and sieves the Seine through a few pictorial processes. Plainfield Sports News catches the Cardinals vs. Shabazz and announces signups for the Queen City Baseball League.

| PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER | CRESCENT TIMES | DOC'S POTPOURRI | RESTORE MUHLENBERG |
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | PLAINFIELD TREES |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | ANNIE McWILLIAMS | ADRIAN MAPP |

BREAKING: The Union County Courthouse and Administration Building were evacuated at 8 AM today, apparently as a result of a bomb threat.

Resource Guide: "Plainfield offers map and resource guide for visitors"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.
  
  
• Regular PMUA service resumes today.
  
  
• 2009 MLK Events Calendar is online here.
  
  
• Wednesday - January 7. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Healthcare 2009 Roundtable. Moderated by Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski. Participants: Bernadette Countryman, Sr. VP, Trinitas RMC; Deborah Dowe, Save Muhlenberg; Sharol Lewis, MD, Horizon Blue Cross; and Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs. Sponsor: Union County Women's Political Caucus. Light refreshments. At: Plainfield Public Library, 8th Street at Park Avenue. FREE.

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STATE
U.S. Attorney: "Lautenberg, Menendez consider Christie successors"
7th Congressional District: "Ferguson reflects as he leaves Congress"
Gun Sales: "Fight on 'straw' purchases heats up"
Immigrant Policy: "Driving privileges among recommendations considered"
Property Valuations: "Toms River suffers $1B decline in values after revaluation"
Traffic Fatalities: "NJ traffic fatalities plunge to 30-year low"

NATION / WORLD
Obama Cabinet: "Richardson withdraws in face of pay-to-play probe" -- WashPost | McClatchy | Politico |
Recovery Plan: "Obama's plan will include $300B in tax cuts for business, middle class"

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