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Saturday, February 14, 2009

PHC gets grant.. Something fishy with US attorney nod?.. Last day to vote in poll.. A Valentine from Bernice and good humor from Olddoc..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice sends a Valentine to all (and quick! who does she remind you of?) and notes Council and BOE have $$$ on their plate next week. Maria has good news/bad news: School nurses are saved for now, but a troubling decision hovers. Don't miss Olddoc's gift of humor from an Irish friend/patient. Assemblyman Green shares the state's press release noting the grant to Plainfield's NHC.

Homicide victim Christian Tigbi's funeral is 10 AM today, St. Mary's Church. A walk of peace through the community will follow the Mass.

Plainfield Health Center: "$5M in state grants funds increased access to health centers"
Jayson Williams: "Wife of Jayson Williams files for divorce" -- NYPost | Ledger |

Obituary: "Robert Kraus, attorney" -- Well-known to Plainfielders involved in development and land-use matters.

Demolishing Historic Structures: "Tavern site since Colonial times 'accidentally' torn down" -- How to hoodwink town officials? Put wrong address on application.
NJ Historical Society: "NJ's oldest cultural institution eliminates public hours to cut costs"
'Crack Babies': "Research finds they are not severely damaged"

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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. 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tuesday - February 17. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. Date changed owing to Presidents' Day holiday. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.

  • 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
U.S. Attorney: "NJ Senators back Fishman for job"

Newark Flight / Buffalo Plane Crash: "The flight" | "11 Jerseyans aboard" | "The regional airline"
NJ & Stimulus Plan: "Most NJ residents will see stimulus money"

NATION / WORLD
Stimulus Plan --
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Posted by Dan at 8:50 AM