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Thursday, February 5, 2009

Mayor's flummoxing statement.. Bernice: Compensation irregularities for top dogs.. Olddoc: Police Director a lawbreaker?.. Schools report card..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice uncovers irregularities in compensation of Mayor's cabinet. Olddoc ponders Jerry's surrogate writers and whether the Police Director is a lawbreaker. PEPtalk posts an alert on the Abbott vs. School Funding Reform Act trial beginning next week. PSN shares some very interesting PHS sports trivia. Councilor Burney takes a shot at President Obama.

Schools Report Card -- Find local stats here (SL, PDF) or here (CN). Mount Saint Mary Academy: "MSM snags mock trial win over Hillsborough"

Anti-Machine Politics: "Secaucus Dem runs against machine for Mayor" -- More reformist sentiment.
Municipal Fuel Theft: "Volunteer firefighter steals $2,500 in fuel, faces 4 years"
NJ Affordable Homes Scam: "More guilty pleas in $20M real estate scam" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Cranford lawyer faked HUD-1 docs.

Laws of Love?: "The laws of attraction: Finding out who's, scientifically, yours" -- Author's book here.
'Sexting': "Should teens who send racy cellphone photos be charged with porn?"

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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 and City Hall.

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

  • Today - February 5. 7 PM. FOSH Meeting. The Friends of Sleepy Hollow meet to discuss issue of importance to residents and to plan activities for the community, among which a favorite is always the annual FOSH Yard Sale, which draws thousands of visitors to the Queen City. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street. Info: Pat Kavanaugh, (908) 561-6046.

  • Today - February 5. 7:30 PM SHARP. Seton Hall vs. St. John's Basketball Game. Free tickets. Great seats. Bus trip sponsored by the Division of Recreation. Leave from City Hall parking lot. Bus returns at Midnight. Info and ticket reservations: Recreation Division, (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - February 7. 7 PM - Midnight. Doo-Wop Hop: Benefiting The Plainfield Symphony. Celebrate the 89th season of New Jersey's oldest community orchestra at a fun evening featuring live '50s music from The Street Hearts. Buffet dinner with wine and beer, live and silent auctions. Tickets: $89/person. Reservations: Charles Weltner (908) 561-5660. PLUS: 50/50 Raffle. $100/ticket. Half of proceeds to ticket holder (need not be present to win) and half will go toward the 90th Anniversary celebration in the fall of 2009. 50/50 Info and purchases: Mary Burgwinkle, (908) 756-4688.

  • Tuesday - February 10. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Health, Wellness and Business...All In One. Do you have a New Year's resolution to get in shape, stay in shape or lose weight? Health and wellness professionals will be on site to discuss your fitness plan for 2009. Find out what local businesses can help you in your quest.A Plainfield Chamber of Commerce networking event. At: State Farm Insurance, 200 West 2nd Street. Free to members, $10 for guests. RSVP to: (908) 315-0838 or plainfield.chamber@gmail.com.

  • Saturday - 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.
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STATE
2009 Governor's Race: "Christie hits the campaign trail -- hard"
Corzine & Economy: "Poll: Voters strongly disapprove Corzine's handling of economy"

NJ Schools Report Card: "Higher standards, mixed results. State pushing too hard?"
Obama: "Poll: Obama enjoys huge approvals in NJ"
Parkway: "Transportation, environmental groups sue over widening in Pinelands"
Springsteen Tickets Flap: "Springsteen condemns Ticketmaster's 'abuse'" -- Ledger | Courier |
Supremes: "Defendants win right to change minds about guilty pleas"
Veterans: "Emotional welcome for legislation allowing vets organizations to accept unclaimed remains"

NATION / WORLD
Obama --
 Catholic Church & Holocaust: "Calling on bishop to recant Holocaust remarks, Benedict exposes fissures of Church"

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Posted by Dan at 8:45 AM