Improvements coming to PT.. Bernice on appointments.. Maria on school bonds refi.. Margaret Lewis goes to the Inauguration.. Kushner connection..

PLAINFIELD

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Ch-ch-ch-change is coming to Plainfield Today" -- 3 improvements readers have asked for.

Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice has some [pointed] commentary on board appointments. Maria notes the BOE wants to refinance its bonds. Olddoc ponders questions on Council benefits and city vehicles. Plainfield Sports News covers the Lady Cardinals of PHS vs. SPFHS Raiders. For many, tomorrow really begins the New Year -- look forward to news from our other bloggers.

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Obama Inauguration: "Plainfield's Margaret Lewis is going...and she has a plan"
Flu Vaccinations: "Law on vaccinations may be tested" -- As of 1/1/09, preschool and day care kids must have been vaccinated.
McGreevey/O'Donnell/Kushner: "Zip it!" -- Starts in paragraph 8.
Sentence Appeals: "Appeals denied for two over drug sentencing"

Leadership: "Some public employees turn down raises" -- Leading by example.
Charter Schools: "Robert Treat to be honored nationally as a model"
Economic Impact: "Food stamp, welfare applications up sharply" -- Middle-class applicants.
Steve Adubato on Communications: "Take notes from Kennedy on what not to do" -- 200 'you knows' in 40 minutes.
South Plainfield: "Dems take control at reorganization"

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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 Monday.
  
  
• 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; 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
2009 Elections: "Attention! The next shot is coming." -- Governor, Lt. Gov., and all 80 Assembly seats.
Affordable Housing: "Economy jeopardizes affordable housing"

Gay Marriage: "Push meets 2009 election concerns"

NATION / WORLD
Obama Inauguration: "Still want to go? Yes, you can."
Economic Outlook: "Financial thrashing to continue"
Recovery Plan: "Obama considers major extension of help to jobless"

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