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Monday, January 26, 2009

Council tonight: Dan, Bernice, Maria.. (Should administration bring Pepto-Bismo?).. Two shot in car in VWB District.. Alpha Phi Alphas reactivate..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice offers some thoughts on the budget process. Maria suggests doing the (Obama) civic thing tonight -- come to Council. Olddoc is concerned about the Council meetings -- tonight and generally and posts some Kabul pix. PEPtalk reminds all of PEP's meeting at 6:30 PM tonight. PSN reports Dawud Hicks places second in County wrestling tournament.

Shooting: "Two wounded in shooting in VWB District" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Something doesn't add up.
Alpha Phi Alpha: "Ceremony slated to reactivate fraternity chapter" -- From yesterday's print edition, now online.

Dead Birds: "Hundreds of dead birds fall on Franklin Twp. lawns" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Poisoned by the USDA.
'Green' Buildings: "New Drew dorm is eco-friendly"
Peanut Butter Products: "More products recalled" -- List, by manufacturer and store brand.
Voting Machines: "State will again try to delay paper receipt retrofit"

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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.

  • Today - January 26. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - January 27. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Wednesday - January 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.

  • Thursday - January 29. 7 - 9 PM. Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples. Civil unions and the prospect of gay marriage bring a new era of rights and responsibilities. Same-sex couples still need to take extra precaution in legal matters to ensure their wishes can be enforced. Sponsored by Lambda Legal. At United Church of Christ - Congregational, West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking off Madison Avenue behind the church). Please RSVP to Christopher Bellis at (212) 809-8585 x214 or cbellis@lambdalegal.org. FREE.

  • Friday - January 30. 6:30 PM. Rhyme 'n Riffin': Poetry and Jazz at PHS. Billed as an evening of thought-provoking poetry and soulful swinging jazz. At the PHS Cafeteria. Use the Kenyon Avenue parking lot. Tickets: $3/students, $5/adults. Info: (908) 731-4333.

  • Saturday - January 31. 2 PM. Black History Month Kickoff. Storytelling and dance program for youngsters. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Monday - February 2. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.

  • Saturday - February 7. 7 PM - Midnight. Doo-Wop Hop: Benefiting The Plainfield Symphony. Celebrate the 89th season of New Jersey's oldest community orchestra at a fun evening featuring live '50s music from The Street Hearts. Buffet dinner with wine and beer, live and silent auctions. Tickets: $89/person. Reservations: Charles Weltner (908) 561-5660. PLUS: 50/50 Raffle. $100/ticket. Half of proceeds to ticket holder (need not be present to win) and half will go toward the 90th Anniversary celebration in the fall of 2009. 50/50 Info and purchases: Mary Burgwinkle, (908) 756-4688.

  • Saturday - February 14. 8 PM. The Plainfield Symphony: A Symphonic Valentine. Guest Conductor: Jason Tramm. Soloist: Allen Yueh. Puccini: Intermezzo from Manon Lascaut. Tchaikovsky: B Flat Major Piano Concerto. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Info: (908) 561-5140 or email info@plainfieldsymphony.org. The Plainfield Symphony, New Jersey's oldest community symphony, was established in 1919.
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STATE
Affordable Housing: "Coffers drying up, state may waive developer fees, town mandates"
Bats: "Mystery illness homing in on state's bats"
Bob Ingle on BPU Case: "After state spent $2.6M on outside lawyers, suit is tossed"

NATION / WORLD
Obama Administration --
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Posted by Dan at 10:09 AM