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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Public prayer and Obama.. PMUA rate hearing set.. Burney & McWilliams on Inaugural.. Letters: Bob Ferraro, Rasheed Abdul-Haqq..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes the rescheduled PMUA rate hearing is tonight, and some Westfield shopping bargains. Olddoc remembers the 761st Tank Bn, a Black fighting group at the Battle of the Bulge. Another flurry from PPS News, including regular family support meetings at Maxson, a parental workshop at Washington School and a car seat safety workshop. PSN spots the Cardinals at Shabazz. Councilor Burney gives a complete report (with pix) on his trip to the Inauguration. Councilor McWilliams also has a post, but is having tech problems with her pix at the moment.

BREAKING: A stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee crashed into two cars at West 7th and Liberty before dawn, I am told, couple of blocks from my house. The perp is said to have fled on foot before police arrived. One driver had to be medevaced to a hospital.
Missing Man: "Police seek help locating man missing nearly 3 weeks"
Letters - CN:
 Bonnie Brae School: "Knights thrilled with marching in Inaugural parade"
Corruption: "Linden contractor says he never gave kickbacks"
Government Gasoline Theft: "Worker gets 3 years for theft of gasoline" -- 1010-WINS | AG Press Release |
Mentoring: "Newark mentoring program links high schoolers, youngsters"
Rape Crisis Center: "Union County center looking for hotline volunteers"
South Plainfield: "Council votes to keep truck bypass route"
Water Supply: "Filmmaker to speak at Piscataway HS" -- How privatization imperils world water supplies.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES: Central Avenue (northbound/southbound) now OPEN again; Madison Avenue (southbound) now CLOSED. Liberty Street (northbound) remains open and New Street (southbound) remains closed. Work on NJT overpasses is scheduled for completion this Fall.

  • 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.

  • Tomorrow - January 23. 9 AM - Noon. Financing Your Small Business. Workshop will cover important elements of finding financing for your small business. 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.

  • Saturday - January 24. 10 AM. Parental Workshops. Seven breakout sessions will include: Test preparation (Language, Math, ESL); Special ed; 'Getting ready for Kindergarten'; Childhood obesity; Gang violence; Basic computer skills; and the Parents Success Center. Sponsors: Plainfield Public Schools and PEP (Parents Empowering Parents). At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in the Spooner Avenue lot). Info: (908) 731-4333.

  • Saturday - January 24. 7:30 (Refreshments), 8:00 (Program). An Evening of Stand-up Comedy. Three stand-up comedians from Comedy Blast will present a laugh-filled evening. Sponsored by historic Church of The Holy Cross, Mercer and Washington Avenues, North Plainfield (one block west of Grove Street). $20/person. Reservations required. Info & reservations: (908) 756-2438.

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

  • Tuesday - 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.

  • 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.
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STATE
NJ Economy: "Gloom and doom at Rutgers forum"
Corruption: "Nephew of Assemblyman charged in kickback scheme"
'Green' Buildings: "New law helps public buildings go green"
Libraries: "Weakened economy forces libraries to cut services"
Parole Board: "Board gets first female - and African American - head"
Unemployment: "NJ unemployment rate hits 15-year high"

NATION / WORLD
Presidential Oath: "Obama takes the oath again" -- Turns out this has happened before. Who knew?
First Children's Coats: "J. Crew website crashes after First Kids' coats spotted"

Hillary's Senate Seat: "Kennedy drops bid for seat" -- Evidently without alerting Gov. Paterson in advance.
Gaza Incursion: "Outcry over reports Israel used phosphor arms on Gazans"
Online Business: "eBay's income declines 31% on reduced traffic"
Roe v. Wade: "Learn the myths of Roe v. Wade" -- As 36th anniversary approaches.
White House Décor: "What will change look like in the White House?"
Obituary: "Bob May, robot in 'Lost in Space'"s

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Posted by Dan at 10:57 AM