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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Cars issue riles readers, City raises 'emergencies'.. PHS lockdown over gun.. Bernice: Council committees..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes the Council's committee assignments. Olddoc makes a few political notes and some wordsmithing. PEPtalk has flyer and agenda for the next meeting. PPS News highlights the student volunteer (VIP) program and a district-wide art contest. PSN notes PHS taking down Union HS, PHS and PrimeTime and a third Ironmen win.

Council: "Car privilege extended for two as controversy continues"
PHS: "PHS locked down after gun discovered; 4 arrested" -- Courier | Ledger | -- But they have metal detectors...

Home Invasion: "Pair break in, rob woman" -- But you won't read about the Plainfield home invasion this past Sunday.
Police Chief: "New police chief named 9 months after police director created"
Woodbridge: "MacCormack optimistic despite economy" -- Courier | Ledger |

Brownfields: "Plants adapt to toxic environments, with lessons for all" -- Fenced area of Liberty State Park.
Weather: "Tips for the Arctic freeze we'll be having" -- Clothing, pets, pipes, etc.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • PMUA 2009 CALENDAR: Click here for a printable, color-coded copy of the 2009 calendar; also available for pickup at the Plainfield Public Library and City Hall.

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

  • 2009 MLK Events Calendar is online here. Events begin this Saturday (Jan. 10) and run through Monday, January 19th.

  • Today - January 14. 9 AM - 7 PM (By appointment). Recession Marketing: How to Survive in a Down Economy. Individual one-hour consultations for business people on building a marketing plan to survive the current economic downturn. Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center of Kean U. At The Incubator, 320 Park Avenue. Info and to schedule an appointment: (908) 737-4220.

  • Today - January 14. Noon. MoveOn: Economic Recovery Congressional Action. Gathering at Congressman Pallone's office to send a message to Congress that a progressive economic recovery plan is needed. Sponsor: MoveOn.org. Congressman Pallone's office is at 67 Church Street, New Brunswick (map here). To RSVP, click here. If you own a small business, work in health care, have a green job, face foreclosure or lost your job as a result of this mess and would like to share your story, click here. FREE, but please RSVP.

  • Tomorrow - January 15. MLK Events: There is ONE event today, see the MLK Calendar here.

  • Tomorrow - January 15. 8 PM. Special Regular City Council Business Meeting. Moved to this date by Council resolution due to the Presidential Inauguration scheduled for the regular date (Jan. 20). City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.

  • Tomorrow - January 15. 8 PM. Planning Board. Annual reorganization meeting. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Friday - January 16. 9 AM - Noon. Developing a Winning Business Plan. Workshop will cover important elements of developing a business plan as a roadmap to success. Sponsors include Kean U. Small Business Development Center, The Incubator and the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. At: Business Resource Center, 2nd floor, County Office Building, 2nd and Park. Cost: $10. Snow date: January 30. Info and registration: (908) 737-4220 or email sbdc@kean.edu.

  • Monday - January 19. 8:30 AM. 33rd Annual MLK Breakfast: Kevin Powell. Join in the 33rd Annual Frontiers International MLK Memorial Breakfast. Guest Speaker: Kevin Powell, author, activist, Hip-Hop historian, and Congressional candidate. Raised in Jersey City and a Rutgers graduate, Powell is a longtime resident of Brooklyn. He authored The Black Male Handbook in 2008, a self-help book geared toward the healing, development and empowerment of Black men and boys. Tickets: $16/person, $12/students and seniors. Available from Realty World-Fredrica Williams, 490 Somerset Street, North Plainfield. Info and reservations: (908) 756-4663. At PHS Cafeteria (use Kenyon Avenue parking lot).

  • Tuesday - January 20. 10 AM - Noon. Live Inaugural Coverage on Library's 12-foot Screen. The momentous Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, and first African American president, will be broadcast live on the Library's 12-foot screen in the Anne Louise Davis Community Room. The Plainfield Public Library is at Park Avenue and 8th Street. Handicap-accessible. FREE.

  • Wednesday - January 21. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
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STATE
State of the State Address --
 2009 Governor Race: "Pallone to Christie: Release your schedules"
Asm. Joe Cryan: "Questions about Cryan's use of legislative office in job search"
Sen. Bob Menendez: "Menendez appointed to Senate Finance Committee"
Obama Cabinet: "EPA nominee Jackson to be asked about perchlorate in Jersey water"

NATION / WORLD
Obama Cabinet s--
 Bush DOJ: "Report: Politics illegally used in hiring practices" -- McClatchy | NYTimes | MSNBC |
Gaza Incursion: "Israeli military: Hamas may survive offensive"
Guantanamo: "U.S. tortured detainee, Bush appointee says"

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Posted by Dan at 10:49 AM