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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

State Aid to City: $0?.. Bernice: Jerry breaks cable TV rule; more.. Dr.Gallon's letter online.. Plainfielder convicted in manslaughter..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Busy Bernice: Roof-top garden at new condos gone missing?, Jerry breaks a public-access TV rule, Council acts on take-home cars, Seniors want hot lunch. Maria notes Evergreen PTO meeting is rescheduled. Olddoc posts a pix puzzler while he preps today's potpourri. PEPtalk posts info for those interested in running for BOE seats. Time's a wastin'. Get a move on! PPS News notes Dr. Gallon's February letter is online. PSN sees the Cardinals kick some Kearney butt. Did I say that?! Assemblyman Green posts on health issues as they relate to Plainfield. Am I the only one getting dizzy from the rapid pace of stylistic changes from post to post?.

Foreclosure Prevention: "State gets $51K for neighborhood stabilization" -- Courier | DCA | -- Faith, Bricks & Mortar has a proposal in for assistance in Plainfield.
Murder: "Plainfield man convicted in 19-year-old's death" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Victim was 2nd of 10 killings in 2006.
Jayson Williams Slur Case: "Officer who slurred Williams ID'd" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Justice Rivera-Soto flushed the name out.

Fire: "North Plainfield woman rescued from bed in critical condition" -- Smoking in bed, with an oxygen tube.
Hillside: "Jewell poised to run for mayor" -- Charlotte's candidate.
Newark & Stimulus Package: "Booker has taken pro-active steps on Federal stimulus money"
Perth Amboy: "After 6 years, $80M, municipal complex still unfinished" -- Ah, the joys of pay-to-play.
Seton Hall 'World Leaders Forum': "Tony Blair offers some advice to Obama"
Obituary: "Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity" -- 300,000 homes built through 'theology of the hammer', a good number in Plainfield.

'Bad' Bank Idea: "George Soros: We can do better than a 'bad bank'" -- Important OpEd in today's WSJ.

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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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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: "Quinnipiac Poll: Christie takes lead in race for governor"
Affordable Housing: "Courier: Lawmakers need bold action on housing" -- Kill COAH?
Ticket Scalping: "Lawmaker asks Feds to investigate Springsteen ticket sales" -- Instantaneously 'sold out'?

NATION / WORLD
Obama Cabinet: "Daschle ends bid, Obama apologizes"
Border Security: "Border fence hits a snag"
DOJ: "Holder vows to restore credibility"
Financial Crisis: "Hearing set to see how banks spent money"
Housing Crisis: "High default rate on reworked loans muddies efforts to ease crisis"

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Posted by Dan at 10:44 AM