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Monday, January 12, 2009

Take-home cars, much else on Council agenda tonight.. PMUA calendar online.. McWilliams, Mapp mull key questions.. Couple reunited with stolen ring..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes many issues will be revisited at tonight's Council meeting, and Mayor's nomination of Don Davis to PMUA. Maria notes another car breakin -- hers. Olddoc also comments on tonight's Council agenda. Councilor McWilliams mulls the Council's duty to spend wisely, ensuring value for taxpayers. Councilor Mapp raises important questions about an East 6th Street playground project.
Stolen Engagement Ring: "Happy ending for Plainfield couple"
Courier's 'Reader Comments': "Free, if messy, open conversation" -- Managing editor Paul Grzella tackles the issue of reader comments.

Giants vs. Eagles: "Greatness fumbled"
Asbury Park: "Asbury's Wild West character tamed" -- Homicides, gunplay down dramatically.
Dunellen: "Tickets, arrests up thanks to neighborhood policing, chief says"
Libraries: "Libraries getting in on cafe-and-books concept"
Neighborhood Redev Program: "Trial will showcase dark side of program" -- Bribes. Would Plainfield's program stand up to a hard look?

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • PMUA 2009 CALENDAR: Click here for a printable, color-coded copy of the 2009 calendar; also available for pickup at the Plainfield Public Library.

  • 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.

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

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - January 13. MLK Events: There are TWO events today, see the MLK Calendar here.

  • 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.

  • Wednesday - January 14. Noon. MoveOn: Economic Recovery Congressional Action. Gathering at Congressman Pallone's office to send a message to Congress that a progressive economic recovery plan is needed. Sponsor: MoveOn.org. Congressman Pallone's office is at 67 Church Street, New Brunswick (map here). To RSVP, click here. If you own a small business, work in health care, have a green job, face foreclosure or lost your job as a result of this mess and would like to share your story, click here. FREE, but please RSVP.

  • 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
BREAKING - Corzine/Katz emails: "Appeals court rules emails won't be made public"
Jersey Dems: "For top Dems, inaugural is more than parties"
Merck: "Presses for sale of Gardasil to boys" -- But vaccine has serious side effects.

NATION / WORLD
Obama & Congress: "Obama bumps up against Congressional egos"
Afghanistan: "Marines find Iraq tactics don't work in Afghanistan"
Auto Industry: "New playing field in electric car push"
Gaza Incursion: "Goals unmet in Gaza, Israeli military wants more time"
Immigration Policy: "Bush walked away from immigration issue"

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Posted by Dan at 8:55 AM