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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

No light at end of City's fiscal tunnel?.. Bernice & Olddoc on the Council meeting.. Storch on Al McWilliams.. Courier OpEd by Jerry Green..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes a chock-full Council meeting that included designating a memorial for the late Mayor Al McWilliams. Councilor Storch also recalls Al McWilliams. Olddoc reports on last night's Council meeting, the City's calendar and continues the disquisition on City finances. PEPtalk outlines an Academic Success Boot Camp telecourse. Parents, take note! PSN notes recognition for the Warriors by Minor League Football News. Assemblyman Green catches us up on his efforts at relief for NJ's communities, despite ill-informed local blogs.

Assemblyman Jerry Green: "Issue No. 1: Ending crime by gangs" -- 'Guest Commentary' in today's Courier.
Jayson Williams Slur Case: "Supreme Court hears racial slur case today"

Auto Insurance: "Allstate's requested 15.4% rate increase largest ever filed in NJ"
Black History Month: "Jay Jefferson Cooke: Celebrate what Black History Month stands for"
Earthquake: "Earthquake rattles Morris County" -- Ledger | NYTimes | -- Emails from residents here.
Newark: "Oprah grant save Apostles' House, Newark homeless program"
Perth Amboy: "Cop alleges retaliation by police director in perjury allegation" -- Director now faces investigation.
Chassidic Art: "NJ rabbi transforms Chassidic icons into pop art" -- Moully's website is here.

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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.

  • Thursday - 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.

  • Thursday - 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
2010 Budget: "Corzine to unveil new cuts in next budget"
Legislative Terms Proposal: "Scutari bill to extend terms gets cool reception" -- | PolitickerNJ | Ledger |
Bergen County Corruption: "Bergen Utilities Authority exec resigns abruptly" -- For 'personal reasons'.
Meadowlands Sports Complex: "Authority paid 5 times the going rate for land for rail spur" -- Contaminated, too.
NJ Hall of Fame: "Jersey immortalizes 13, including rocker and jokers" -- With pix, film clips.
Unemployment Insurance Fund: "Businesses fear stimulus won't avoid tax hike"

NATION / WORLD
Obama & Ethics: "Pledge to reform ethics faces early test"
Afghanistan: "Secret report urges new Afghanistan plan"
Banking System: "Despite billions in aid, many banks fail to revive lending"
GOP: "Christy Whitman: Time for moderates to shape the GOP"
Shoe Throw Incident: "Shoe thrown at Chinese premier during speech in England"

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