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PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice snaps some Front Street pix of interest. Olddoc has more road thoughts and some pix of Hawaii and Malta. Councilor Burney raises some pointed questions about the value of the 'Music in the Plaza' program. Maria wonders if Plainfielders want to talk about cultural differences. PEPtalk invites young girls to discover their inner princess. PSN has pix of the Girls county run and reports Lady Cardinals fall in the finals.
sChief Santiago: "City may settle long-running suit" -- For big bucks.
Stimulus Funds: "Jersey gets its first stimulus money" -- Plainfield still not on StimulusWatch list (here).
Highland Park: "Mayor Frank heads US delegation to UN Commission on Women"
Rent Control: "New law will increase New Brunswick's rent-controlled units"
Rt. 78: "State Police triple patrols on 78 after deaths"
Theft: "Ex-police aide gets jail for theft from parking meters"
Unemployment Benefits: "Court: Fired Union County engineer can receive benefits"
Homo Erectus: "Rutgers team IDs earliest human footprint"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Traffic pattern changes, NJT overpasses reconstruction: CLOSED: Madison Avenue (southbound) and Central Avenue (both directions); OPEN: New Street (southbound) and Liberty Street (northbound).
- Monday - March 2. 5 - 7 PM. City Council Economic Growth Committee. See Councilor Storch's blog post on what will be going on here. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. PUBLIC INVITED.
- Monday - March 2. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Wednesday - March 3. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - March 4. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Saturday - March 7. 5 - 7 PM. Exhibit & Reception: 'Realist Visions', Art of Paul Casale. Swain Galleries offers an exhibit of recent works by Cranford artist Paul Casale. Exhibit runs through March 31. At Swain Galleries, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Info: (908) 756-1707 or visit their website at www.swaingalleries.com/.
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STATE
2009 Races --
NATION / WORLD
Obama --
Economy: "Economy shrinks at a staggering rate"
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PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reviews the administration's landscape as of this date. It ain't a pretty picture. Olddoc posts HIS thoughts on the Council meeting and issues on the table. Councilor McWilliams, chair of the IT committee, shows she's done her homework and shares her unanswered questions. Maria posts a Q&A on the 2009-10 school calendar. PSN did get the full story on the PHS boys and the semifinals up. Assemblyman Green congratulates Councilor Burney on the public safety meeting, takes a few bows, and posts the Black and Latino caucuses' press release outlining their wishes on Stimulus money.
Casale, Clear day at Asbury
Swain Gallery: "Exhibit of 'contemporary realist' Casale opens"
Plainfield Symphony: "Symphony seeking high school volunteers" -- For Junior Board of Directors.
Public Safety: "Report: Despite fewer officers, decrease in some crimes" -- Burglaries, robberies not mentioned.
Humane Society: "Letter: Animal shelter needs all the help it can get"
Charter School: "Newark's Robert Treat Academy: Oprah gives, Adubato rules"
Piscataway: "Tuskegee Airman shares his story"
UC Rape Crisis Center: "Center now providing help in Spanish"
Fallen Military: "U.S. lifts ban on photos of returning war dead" -- You may want to catch 'Taking Chance', an HBO movie about the return of remains to a family, in which TWO Plainfielders appear as extras.
Obituary: "Wilbert Tatum, Amsterdam News' activist editor"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Traffic pattern changes, NJT overpasses reconstruction: Madison Avenue (southbound) and Central Avenue (both directions) now closed, New Street (southbound) and Liberty Street (northbound) now open.
- Monday - March 2. 5 - 7 PM. City Council Economic Growth Committee. See Councilor Storch's blog post on what will be going on here. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. PUBLIC INVITED.
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STATE
2009 Races --
Tax Rebates: "In budget talks, only Senior rebates seem safe"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "Guv to Supremes: Don't review appellate decision"
Affordable Housing: "Bill giving developers a moratorium on fees moves forward" -- A sticking point? Refunding monies already collected.Environmental Cleanup: "Legislature fast tracks 'licensed site professionals' program" -- Controversy!
NJT: "Police chief in discrimination case is ousted"
Specialty License Plates: "Plates may be replaced with decalcomania"
NATION / WORLD
BREAKING: Banks: "Citi gets 3rd rescue" -- Bloomberg | NYTimes | WashPost |
Congress --
Iraq: "Obama extends withdrawal timetable, 50,000 troops to stay" -- We'll be there for decades. Thanks, W.
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PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes the calendar saga continues with tonight's venue change, no Muslim holidays slated for the 09-10 school year, and pix of Mousie's coping strategies. Olddoc reflects on the Courier's editorial on the IT situation and Obama's address to Congress. Councilor Burney notes -- tongue in cheek -- tonight's venue change and links to Council priorities updates. Councilor Storch invites the public to the first Economic Growth Subcommittee meeting. Councilor Mapp notes the budget puts the Council between a rock and a hard place. PEPtalk posts links for the coming Arts and Advanced Studies Academy. At PSN, Sam Curry Jr. recalls the PHS 1977 season.
City Council: "Tonight's meeting location changed"
Robinson-Briggs Administration --
Pressman Charter School: "Charter school informational set for Thursday"
School Aid: "Corzine: Unlikely to reverse aid cuts if pension deferral plan fails"
Crime: "Four Plainfield teens among 7 arrested in Piscataway car thefts"
Jayson Williams Case: "Court gives Williams access to racial slur" -- Ledger | Courier |
Budgets: "Essex County wants to ax four paid holidays" -- 'Boom, $1M right off the bat'.
Fortunoffs: "As retailer faces bankruptcy, Jersey jewelers face being burnt"
Golding/Cryan Affair: "Golding accused of continuing to stalk Assemblyman"
'Jersey Devil': "Scotch Plains artist featured in History Channel special"
Newark --
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - February 25. 8:15 AM (Breakfast and networking), 9:15 - 11:30 AM (Program). Funding NJ's Future: Creating Sound Fiscal Policy in an Economic Crisis. Join this conversation between key policy figures, including State Treasurer David Rousseau, Asm Louis Greenwald, chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and Debra Wentz, CEO, NJ Ass'n of Mental Health Agencies. Sponsor: Council on State Public Affairs. At: Marriott Lafayette Yard, Trenton. $65/person. For more info or to register online, go to www.statestreetnj.org.
- Today - February 25. 8 PM. City Council 'Working Meeting' on Public Safety. LOCATION CHANGE: At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Thursday - February 26. 6:30 PM. Charter School Informational. An opportunity for parents of children entering grade 6 or 7 in September 2009 to learn of and apply for the Pressman Charter School, Plainfield's newest. The school will emphasize high academics using music as an integral part of its curriculum approach. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street. Info: (908) 668-7770 or visit the school's website here.
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STATE
2009 Races: "Watson-Coleman's 'second chance' tour: An audition for Lt. Gov.?"
Affordable Housing: "Advocates protest suspension of developer fees"
BPU: "Despite mismanagement, poor records, Corzine want to keep Fox"
Heyboer on Jersey Bloggers: "Are we a nation of cowards: Talking about race"
Lautenberg & Madoff: "Lautenberg foundation suit targets Madoff's brother"
NATION / WORLD
Obama Address --
Obama Cabinet: "Montclair resident picked for Deputy Labor Secretary"
Congress: "Ticketmaster finds hard sell in Senate"
GOP: "GOP hates earmarks, except the ones its members sponsor"
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PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports the Council is split on the Robinson-Briggs IT proposal, and updates us on 'Mousie' the cat. Maria finds a way for readers to check on their ecological footprint, and maybe reduce it by a planet or two. Olddoc notes Dashield's presentation on the pension payment deferral plan and the IT muddle. PEPtalk continues to ask for new leaders to step up. PPS News notes a Hubbard 8th-grader is a winner in the NJ Youth Art Month contest. A whole lot goin' on at PSNews, including pre- and post-game interviews with Coach Horton and celebrating the Lady Cardinals rolling to the County finals.
Robbery, Sexual Assault: "Plainfield man sought for assaulting woman"
Fanwood: "Racist literature dropped on boro lawns"
Archdiocese of NY: "Dolan: Charming, witty, conservative" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
College Loans: "NJ will cover some college loan fees"
Passover: "Manischewitz company gets ready for Passover" -- With photos.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - February 24. 2 - 5 PM. Full Speed Ahead: Getting You Driver's License Back. A workshop for those who have lost their driver's license on how to get it back. With over 400 grounds for suspension in NJ, reinstatement can be complicated and expensive. Attendees will receive tips for negotiating the judicial and administrative process. Sponsor include NJ Institute for Social Justice, the Motor Vehicle Commission and the Department of Labor. At Essex County College (Green and Yellow Area), 303 University Avenue, Newark. FREE, but registration required. To get a printout of your driving record, your email MUST include driver's license number or Social Security number. Email info to: info@njisj.org.
- Tomorrow - February 25. 8:15 AM (Breakfast and networking), 9:15 - 11:30 AM (Program). Funding NJ's Future: Creating Sound Fiscal Policy in an Economic Crisis. Join this conversation between key policy figures, including State Treasurer David Rousseau, Asm Louis Greenwald, chair of the Assembly Budget Committee and Debra Wentz, CEO, NJ Ass'n of Mental Health Agencies. Sponsor: Council on State Public Affairs. At: Marriott Lafayette Yard, Trenton. $65/person. For more info or to register online, go to www.statestreetnj.org.
- Tomorrow - February 25. 8 PM. City Council 'Working Meeting' on Public Safety. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.)
- Thursday - February 26. 6:30 PM. Charter School Informational. An opportunity for parents of children entering grade 6 or 7 in September 2009 to learn of and apply for the Pressman Charter School, Plainfield's newest. The school will emphasize high academics using music as an integral part of its curriculum approach. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street. Info: (908) 668-7770 or visit the school's website here.
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STATE
Corzine on Stimulus --
Lottery: "In today's economy, even a dream costs too much" -- Sales down.
Medical Marijuana: "Senate votes use of medical marijuana"
Solar Loan Program: "Two projects get first loans"
Ticketmaster: "Ticketmaster yields to NJ" -- Let's see, before crime and corruption comes...
Voting Machines: "Senate votes to postpone vote verification program"
NATION / WORLD
'Loose lips sink ships': "Yap Trap: Pols talk, markets dive"
Auto Emissions: "U.S. may set greenhouse gas standard for autos"
Banks: "U.S. clears path to bank takeovers"
Bush: "He's baaack! Bush starting speaking tour"
Healthcare: "A bombshell, tucked away in healthcare proposal" -- Giving consumers information.
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