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Saturday, January 10, 2009

'State of City' address online.. Bernice: BOE nominations open, Charter schools explode.. Olddoc: Set up a Health Care Commission..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes the stunning growth of Plainfield's charter schools since inception and that the BOE election season is open. Nominations may be made! Olddoc, besides reporting an alarming ER incident at JFK, proposes the Council establish a Health Care Commission. PEPtalk puts forward a series of 'what ifs' that could move the schools forward. The Assemblyman posts the legislative press release on the mortgage aid program that is in today's news -- listing the 8 sponsors, including guess who.

MLK Events: "Plainfield slates events to honor life of Dr. King"
Jayson Williams Case: "Supreme Court to hear arguments in racial slur" -- Ledger | Courier |

Charter Schools: "For immigrants, refuges from American youth culture"
Overdraft Fees on ATM cards: "Banks are the robbers"

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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.

  • 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.

  • Today - January 10. 1 PM (March), 2 PM (Program). MLK Event: Dr. King and Health Care for All. Join in the march from City Hall to the Friends' Meeting House, and at 2 PM a program on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and health care for all. Sponsor: Peoples Organization for Progress. FREE.

  • Today - 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
Corzine: "Corzine focused on economy despite Christie challenge"
Budget Pressures: "Monmouth warns unions of layoffs if no givebacks"
Bergen Co. Corruption: "Dem chair Ferriero to resign" -- Record | PolitickerNJ | -- 'Corruption is wide and thick', says Sen. Loretta Weinberg.
Foreclosure Help: "New program aids those facing foreclosure"
Stimulus & NJ: "Federal stimulus could amount to $2B for Jersey over two years"

NATION / WORLD
Obama White House: "Michelle's mother, family mainstay, to move in"
Baltimore: "Dixon, first female mayor, indicted on 12 counts"
Palin on Kennedy: "Displeased with media over coverage of her Kennedy remarks" -- See her interview here.

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