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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Symphony Doo-Wop Hop tonight.. Red-light cams for Plainfield?.. Bernice: Council's tangled calendar.. Burney: Need input on core services..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports on the confusing tangle of Councilor Burney's calendar proposals. Maybe we should put the Keystone Kops in charge? Reminding us that Plainfield is not the world nor vice versa, Olddoc hopes any Stimulus benefit to the city would help our roads. PSN catches the Lady Cardinals getting back on track against Irvington. Councilor Burney is looking for input on his 'core services' notion. Express yourself!

Symphony Gala: "Symphony to host 'Doo-Wop Hop' tonight" -- '50s-themed event celebrates 89th year.
CHAP Program: "City gets grants to repair home of eligible residents" -- Program has been around for dog's years.

Burn Victim: "North Plainfield woman dies from burns suffered smoking in bed"
Diocese of Metuchen: "Hiring, salary freezes instated as result of harsh economy"
Edison: "Choi nominees to Redevelopment Agency" -- Naming residents with qualifications. What a concept!
Federal Stimulus Money: "Perth Amboy expects $4.3M for school construction"
Fire: "Dunellen fire probed" -- 2nd location of Plainfield's 4th Street Portuguese BBQ.
Middlesex County: "Sour economy means $27M shortfall for county"
North Plainfield: "Boro woman admits stealing $250K from employer"
Comics: "A state for superheroes: 'Jersey Gods' comic debuts" -- The Jersey Gods 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Monday - February 9. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking available in Spooner Avenue lot).

  • 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
GSA Mercury: "Lance optimistic mercury will soon be moved to Nevada" | Courier | Ledger | -- U.S.'s largest mercury storage is in Hillsborough.

Development Overturned: "Court overturns Brigantine project over conflict of interest" -- Chair lived with owner of firm that provided engineer.
Gay Divorce: "Judge allows lesbians married in Canada to divorce in NJ"
Megan's Law: "Report: Megan's Law fails to deter pedophiles"
UMDNJ: "UMDNJ concedes it lost two dead mice infected with plague"

NATION / WORLD
Stimulus Package: "'We have a deal'" -- Now the real negotiations begin.
Obama & Courts: "Ginsburg illness puts focus on judicial appointments"

Biden to Europe: "Time for US to hit the 'reset' button on Bush policies"
Foreign Policy: "Obama's biggest challenge? Pakistan."
McCain: "McCain blasts Obama"

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Posted by Dan at 9:40 AM