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Thursday, January 8, 2009

Sharon's secret: Murder rate up 25%.. Benbow rejects plea deal.. Bernice: Healthcare roundtable.. PEPtalk: NJ.com forum 'gold'..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice is back, reporting on last evening's healthcare roundtable. PEPtalk's Renata finds gold (and other stuff) on the NJ.com forum. But who is BigRedBird? Plainfield Sports News covers the Lady Cardinals vs. Bloomfield Tech.

Benbow Case: "Plainfield pastor refuses plea deal in sex case" -- Courier | Ledger |
Gaitan Murder: "Man charged in stabbing to be extradited from Puerto Rico"

Developmentally Disabled: "Greenwald proposes community housing replace state hospitals" -- Assemblyman Green will love this one.
Schools Construction: "Bad economy helps schools save" -- Will Plainfield get multiple bids?
South Bound Brook: "Longest election remains unresolved"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • 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.

  • Tomorrow - January 9. 9 AM - Noon. Seminar: Legal Aspects of Starting and Running a Small Business. Workshop will cover important elements of starting and financing a new 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.

  • Saturdays - January thru April. 1 - 3 PM. Kid's Tennis Program. A free tennis program for Plainfield kids in grades 3 through 5. Racquets available for sale, as well as on loan to those who need. Students will learn basics of the game, including playing, rules, and physical conditioning. Sponsored by Washington Community School and Young's Tennis. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Info: Deborah Boyd, coordinator, (908) 731-4230 x5154.

  • Saturday - January 10. VWB District's Twelfth Night Progressive Dinner. This must-do event is a perennial favorite of the District's members and supporters. Hosted by several Van Wyck Brooks Historic District members in several of their homes, guests enjoy everything from appetizers to cordials. This year's theme is 'Mediterranean and North African Delights'. Tickets: $25/members, $40/guests. SORRY, SOLD OUT.

  • Monday - January 12. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - January 13. 8:30 - 10 AM. State of the City Address for the Business Community. A business meeting hosted by the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce and the City geared toward collaborating with local business owners to improve our local economy. At City Hall Library. Info and RSVP: (908) 315-0838 or email plainfield.chamber@gmail.com.

  • Wednesday - 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.

  • Thursday - 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.

  • Thursday - January 15. 8 PM. Planning Board. 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.
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STATE
Gun Trafficking: "New program targets gun traffickers"
Immigrant Task Force: "Corzine panel submits report on integrating immigrants"
Overbilling Scam: "Collector of delinquent state taxes indicted in scam" -- Ledger | Courier |
Radio Ratings: "Arbitron settles claim of bias in radio ratings" -- Ledger | NYTimes |

NATION / WORLD
Obama & National Security: "Reported set to revise counterterrorism efforts"
Big Pharma: "Drugmakers work to position themselves as part of reform"
Gaza Incursion: "Red Cross reprimands Israel over grisly find"
Lame Duck Appointments: "Bush taps 3 Jerseyans in last-minute appointments"

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