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Friday, February 13, 2009

Hellwig on Hellwig leaves questions.. Rally honors lost life.. Wind downs tree near new condos.. Symphony's 'Valentine' tomorrow..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Is Bernice hangin' out with the fat cats? Maria asks: are City and District are paying attention to essential v. non-essential. Olddoc sets us up to muse translucency -- among other things -- over this holiday weekend. PSN reports the Lady Cardinals defended their home court against the Zebras, and the Boys ran away with a victory over Lakewood.



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Anti-Violence Rally: "Rally honors lost life, calls for end to violence" -- Courier | Ledger |
Black History Month: "Newark Eagles team a source of pride in segregated times" -- More on Negro League here.

Elizabeth: "Parents ask for injunction against school board rules"
Route 78: "DOT to post travel times on Express/Local section from 24 to EWR"
Wind Fatalities: "Limb falling on Route 22 causes one of two fatalities yesterday"

Gas Prices: "Prices head toward $2/gallon" -- While inventories are reported glutted.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • LIBRARY CLOSING FOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND. The Plainfield Public Library is taking advantage of the Presidents' Holiday weekend to tend to some maintenance and staff training. The Library will be CLOSED TODAY THROUGH MONDAY. Staff will participate in an all-day staff development workshop, and the main staircase will be resurfaced (a multi-day project). Normal hours resume Tuesday, February 17th at 9:30 AM.

  • FY2009 BUDGET: A three-year budget comparison document is online here.

  • Tomorrow - February 14. 8 PM. The Plainfield Symphony: A Symphonic Valentine. Guest Conductor: Jason Tramm. Soloist: Allen Yueh. Puccini: Intermezzo from Manon Lascaut. Tchaikovsky: B Flat Major Piano Concerto. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. $25/General seating. $15/Senior & Student. Info: (908) 561-5140 or email info@plainfieldsymphony.org. The Plainfield Symphony, New Jersey's oldest community symphony, was established in 1919.

  • Sunday - February 15. 2 - 6 PM. Exhibit: Mel Holston Artworks. Plainfield artist Mel Holston continues his Black History Month tradition of opening his home to a showing of his art works. A long-time member of Plainfield's Culture and Heritage Commission, Mel has been instrumental in encouraging the arts in the Plainfield community. At 712 Pemberton Avenue (between Plainfield and Grant Avenues). Snow date: February 22.

  • Sunday - February 15. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: Rutgers Collegium Musicum. Choral music of pre-Reformation England, including a Mass by Christopher Tye and motets by Taverner, Sheppard and others. Under the direction of Andrew Kirkman. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Tickets: $20, $15/senior, $5/student. Info: (908) 756-2468 or www.crescentconcerts.org/.

  • Monday - February 16. Presidents' Day. No PMUA garbage pickup. Federal, state and city offices closed.

  • Wednesday - February 18. 7 - 8:30 PM. Workshop: Buying A Home. Presenters Andrea White-Spann and James Rashid will cover the basics in buying a home, including how to figure out what you can afford, and the steps from making an offer to taking possession. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.FREE.

  • Thursday - February 19. 7 - 9 PM. Workshop: Formulas for Foreclosure Prevention and Credit Repair. Useful information for homeowners struggling with payments, tenants whose landlords may be in foreclosure and anyone interested in maintaining or repairing their credit scores. Sponsored by Liberty CDC and NID Housing Counseling. At Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 216 Liberty Street. Free registration: (908) 755-4177. Individualized homeownership counseling also available. FREE.
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STATE
NJ & Stimulus Plan --
 2009 Governor's Race: "Lonegan may have violated ELEC rules over lobbying"
Sen. Lautenberg: "Lautenberg gets chair of Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health subcommittee"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "GOP appeals matter to State Supreme Court"
Employee Health Audits: "Audits offer means to control benefits costs"
Home Sales: "Region's prices fall 12%, sales 18% in 2008"

NATION / WORLD
Obama --
 Banks Bailout --
 Employment: "Unemployment rises sharply among Hispanics, Blacks" -- Full report here (PDF).

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Posted by Dan at 9:36 AM