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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Plainfield school aid tops $100M.. Dismantle PMUA?: Jerry, Olddoc comment.. Bernice: Gallon on character ed.. Maria: Meeting overload..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice does a Q&A with Dr. Gallon on character education and remembers Pepsi Charles. Olddoc comments on Mapp's PMUA proposal and notes Jerry's response to same. Maria is inspired by a thought of Assemblyman Green's, but needs another cup of java, and teaches us the Mexican 'eeny, meeny, miney, mo'. PPS News notes the district has applied for a $1M grant for student health and safety. Assemblyman Green posts his reflections on Mapp's PMUA proposal and updates us on the crime prevention and re-entry forum.

Schools --
 New Gym: "5 Star Gym kicks into action" -- E 5th & Roosevelt.
That SMELL: "Mechanical failure at Exxon released fumes" -- Nailed by Maria in yesterday's blog.

Corruption: "Ex-Perth Amboy mayor Vas indicted" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Edison: "Stimulus funds include $11M for train station expansion"
North Plainfield - Editorial, CN: "Boro needs its rescue squad on the job"
Scotch Plains: "Man struck, killed walking along rail tracks" -- Ledger | Courier |
Somerville: "$15M renovation for Somerville train station"
Union County: "School districts face tough choices as aid stays flat"
Westfield: "New Norris Chevy owner reflects on closure" -- The economy tanked a 75-year biz in 4 months.

Nonprofits: "Nonprofits scrimp to make ends meet, help more people"

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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 12. 8:30 AM. Plainwood Square Merchants Association. South Avenue's business community meets to address area concerns and plan joint promotional activities. At Wendy's, corner of South Avenue and Terrill Road.

  • Today - March 12. 5 PM. United Way Community Council. The Plainfield UW Community Council will meet to plan for its historic homes tour in May, set to coincide with the annual FOSH garage sale. There will also be a discussion of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25). At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street.

  • Today - March 12. 6 PM. 'Urban School District Address'. Maxson PTO/PTA presents Principal Baruti Kafele in an address on Urban Schools. Kafele, formerly principal of Hubbard MS is currently the principal of Newark's Tech High School. At Maxson School Cafeteria, East 7th and Woodland Avenue. Parking and entrance to the cafeteria from the Woodland Avenue lot. All are invited.

  • Today - March 12. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • 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
Budget: "Treasurer dares critics to offer a better plan" | "Budget speech irks arts leaders"
Stimulus Money: "Stimulus boosts state's aid to schools" -- See stories under 'Plainfield'.

Earmarks: "NJ Senators welcome earmarks; Rep. Frelinghuysen leads the way" -- Ledger | Courier |
Foreclosures: "Foreclosures decrease across state" -- Yes, decrease.
Lobbying: "Lobbyist spending steady, but freebies to lawmakers decline"
NJ Transit: "NJT cuts costs as ridership declines" -- After spiking, jobs downturn is having an impact.

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Posted by Dan at 9:13 AM