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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Mayor on Plainfield and Stimulus Plan.. Bernice: Mayoral candidates, Council calendar glitch.. Courier on take-home cars.. Humane Society in danger..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice gets mayoral candidates Mapp and Robinson-Briggs in a single shot and notes lack of Council calendar legal notice. Maria notes Evergreen PTO will discuss the changes having a 6th grade will bring. Olddoc is on a self-described 'bitching bend' today -- not to miss!.

Council & Take-Home City Cars: "Courier: Put public first in car squabble"
Plainfield Humane Society: "Animal shelter in danger of closing, looks for donations for repairs"
Plainfield Youth Basketball Trip: "Deadline nears for tickets to Nets-Cavaliers game"

Council Health Benefits: "Woodbridge proposes phasing out Council benefits"
Edison: "Bomb threat received at dinner honoring NAACP moments after Corzine leaves" -- Ledger | Courier |
Elizabeth: "Grant will provide housing for mentally disabled"
Immigrants & NJ Economy: "Immigrants play vital role" -- OpEd by two Rutgers profs.

Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr.: "What my eyes have seen"
Homeless: "Jersey's homeless counted across the state"
Hospitals: "St. Clare's to cut 180 jobs"
Postal Service: "USPS may cut delivery to five days"
Peanut Products: "FDA says toss all products from processor" -- FDA recall page here; search page here.
Winter Road Measures: "NJ picking up on 'brining' roads before snow falls" -- An old Midwestern trick.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • PLAINFIELD YOUTH BASKETBALL: ANNUAL NJ NETS TRIP. Ticket purchase DEADLINE is this Saturday, January 31. This year's game is against the CLEVELAND CAVALIERS, Sunday, March 22. Bus will depart PHS Kenyon Avenue parking lot at 4:30 PM SHARP (Game time is 6 PM.). Tickets: $28/person, includes bus and entry to game. Info and reservations: Lenny Cathcart, (908) 822-7249.

  • 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 29. 6 - 8 PM. Gang and Youth Violence Prevention Symposium. Join with award-winning Plainfield author J.M. Benjamin and the Street Warriors of Newark in looking at the dynamic that entices youth to gravitate toward gangs and the gang lifestyle. Panel discussion will include reflections by former gang members and the law enforcement perspective. Sponsored by the Plainfield Public Schools. At the Jefferson School, 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Info: Rose Davis, (908) 731-4425 or rdavis@plainfield.nj.k12.us.

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Thursday - February 5. 7 PM. FOSH Meeting. The Friends of Sleepy Hollow meet to discuss issue of importance to residents and to plan activities for the community, among which a favorite is always the annual FOSH Yard Sale, which draws thousands of visitors to the Queen City. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street. Info: Pat Kavanaugh, (908) 561-6046.

  • Thursday - February 5. 7:30 PM SHARP. Seton Hall vs. St. John's Basketball Game. Free tickets. Great seats. Bus trip sponsored by the Division of Recreation. Leave from City Hall parking lot. Bus returns at Midnight. Info and ticket reservations: Recreation Division, (908) 753-3097.

  • 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
Chamber Train Trip: "GOP hopefuls rail against annual 'schmooze cruise' to Trenton"
Bogus Charity: "State moves to dissolve disputed 9/11 charity"
Turnpike Authority: "Turnpike Authority to cut 80 jobs, maintain hiring freeze"

NATION / WORLD
Stimulus Package: "House passes stimulus bill, on to the Senate" -- WashPost | Politico | -- $4.3B for NJ.
Afghanistan: "U.S. unlikely to seek more NATO assistance"
'Bad Bank': "FDIC may run 'bad bank' to remove toxic assets"
Faith-Based Outreach: "Obama said to pick pastor for faith-based program"
Gaza Incursion: "Israeli destruction of most pro-western Gazan institution stuns all"
GOP: "For the GOP, a case of misshapen identity"

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