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Friday, March 13, 2009

Mayor would still welcome MRMC buyer.. Bernice: Striped potholes.. Maria: Let go of schools' extras?.. N. Plfd. Council wants Solaris action..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Holy Moley! Striped potholes! Bernice updates us on the 7th & Park intersection. Maria reads Dr. Gallon's letter and listens to her good -- and evil -- voices. Olddoc posts part 1 of an interview with the Enola Gay's pilot (just read it) and pix of Wurzburg am Main. PEPtalk outlines procedures for the BOE candidate forum. PSN reports the tightly contested end of the road for the Cardinals.

Muhlenberg: "North Plainfield Council wants action by state on Solaris conditions"


From the Star-Ledger. Recognize the location?.
Homelessness: "Survey: NJ homelessness from evictions jumps 70% from '08" -- Ledger print story illustrated with Plainfield photos.

Irvington: "Two cops indicted in alleged coverup"
North Plainfield: "Community Baptist Church marks 40th anniversary"
Shootout: "Foiled Franklin bank robbery ends in New Brunswick shootout" -- Gannett | Ledger |
Union County Taxes: "Six towns experience rate increases up to 10%"
Vas Corruption Case: "Calls grow for Vas to resign Assembly seat" -- Ledger | Gannett |

NJ Culture Scene: "Economy upstages shows, concerts" -- Struggling to cope.
Take-Home City Cars: "Whitlow: It's enough to drive taxpayers mad" -- You thought Plainfield had issues?

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • (Reservations by 3/15 please.) Rotary's 10th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner and Silent Auction. Thursday - March 26. 6 - 9 PM. Proceeds benefit college scholarships for PHS and NPHS students. Tickets: $70/person. Checks payable and mailed to: Rotary PNP, Inc., 165 Palmer Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 or email to: rotaryclub@rotarypnp.org.

  • Today - March 13. 6:30 PM. Plainfield Celebrates Phenomenal Women. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will recognize 'some of Plainfield's top women across the city and the accomplishments in their personal or professional lives' in celebration of Women's History Month. At the Plainfield campus of Union County College. East 2nd and Church Streets. Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - March 14. 9 AM. Volunteer Workday at Humane Society. Volunteers are invited to join in demolition to make way for new kennels and fencing; those wishing to help should bring work gloves and eye protection and wear old clothing. The Plainfield Area Human Society is on Rock Avenue between the PMUA Transfer Station and the Green Brook bridge. Info: contact.pahs@verizon.net. Note that though progress on fundraising has been made, they are still not out of the woods. You can help.

  • Monday - March 16. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.

  • Wednesday - March 18. 7 PM. LWV Forum: Charter Schools: Issues and Opportunities. Moderated by Plainfield League of Women Voters president Herb Green, this program brings together resources for a thorough discussion of issues facing families considering a charter school. Participants: Heather Ngoma, director of the NJ Charter School Resource Center; Superintendent Steve Gallon III, where an in-district alternative Arts and Advance Studies school begins this fall; and a representative of a Plainfield charter school. At Emerson Community School, East 3rd Street and Emerson Avenue.

  • Thursday - March 19. 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 - March 19. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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STATE
Property Taxes: "Average tax bill reaches $7,000"
Stimulus Funds: "NJ bridges, roads to benefit from stimulus"

Roche: "Roche plans to shed 1,500 NJ jobs in Genentech takeover"
Sports Betting: "Lesniak to take on Feds over sports betting in bid to fill state's coffers"

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Posted by Dan at 10:45 AM