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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Pension deferral Sharon's 'Hail Mary' pass?.. Olddoc & Courier on budget mess.. Bernice: What will Spring bring?.. POP rally tomorrow..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice commends a story on the new Academy, cites capital v. capitol and anticipates Spring. Don't we all! Olddoc has some trenchant comments on the budget mess, and reports on the Council roadshow. PSN talks to Stephon Knox, who set meet records at last weekend's track event, and Augustine D. wonders about a Spades tournament. Hmmm...

City Budget: "City urges deferring pension payment"
Anti-Violence Rally: "POP sponsoring rally at site of homicide" -- Thursday, 4:30 PM.
Author J.M. Benjamin: "Plainfield author releases 5th novel, hopes to change community"
Prescription Medication Help: "Freeholders host medication help session, mobile center" -- At Park-Madison.

Mock Trials: "Students from 7 counties compete in mock trials"
Newark: "Booker snubs man who invested $250M in downtown revival" -- Why?
Satellite Radio: "Sirius XM prepares for possible bankruptcy" -- It ain't goin' away.

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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 FRIDAY 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 12. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Commission. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Public is welcome.

  • 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.

  • 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
Corzine/Katz: "Katz brother-in-law pitching book on Corzine"
2009 Governor's Race: "Kyrillos will head Christie campaign"
Central Jersey & Obama: "Generally high marks for first news conference"
Offshore Drilling: "Obama administration extends public comment period on proposal"
PSE&G Solar Plan: "Questions arise over cost, benefits of solar panel proposal"
Mr. Softee: "Soundalike competitor bows to Mr. Softee's tune"
Tax Relief: "Ingle: Stimulus plan has a special goodie for Jersey"
Ticketmaster Merger: "Springsteen ripoff reaction dogs Ticketmaster" -- The people are not happy.

NATION / WORLD
Afghanistan: "Taliban suicide attack kills 19 in Kabul on eve of Obama envoy's arrival" --
Bank Bailout: "New bailout fails to address core economic problems"
Bankers Face Congress: "10 questions the committee should ask" -- Flogging them shouldn't be the only thing happening today.
'Greening' Government Vehicles: "Why not electrify the Post Office first?" -- The largest fleet of gov vehicles.
Senators & Their Taxes: "Some avoid answering questions about their own taxes" -- Survey/responses here.

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Posted by Dan at 10:14 AM