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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Jerry attacks Gallon.. Bernice: Bottles and more.. Maria dices Jerry.. Olddoc: More on Council.. Breath test allowed in Plainfield cop's DWI..

PLAINFIELD


Plainfield under fenugreek attack? Did you get that distinctly sweet scent when you stepped outside early this morning? Aficionados would know at once it's not really maple syrup, but maple-y, perhaps more like ethyl glycol (anti-freeze). Where is it coming from? Is it the same culprit as plagued NYC a couple of months ago (see here)?

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Gallon
 Green

Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice ponders bottle management and better recycling. Maria takes a stab at Jerry's post of yesterday and reports an email from the White House. Olddoc has another crack at the Council meeting and some interesting Plainfield nostalgia pix. PEPtalk celebrates hits which means folks are reading the candidate profiles. Good news!.

Tasting Event: "'Sabor Latino' offers a taste of Plainfield's Hispanic foods Saturday"
Plainfield Cop DWI: "In setback to Sanders, judge allows breath test evidence"

Italian Earthquake: "Plainfields, Scotch Plains chapters of UNICO plan collections"
Foreclosures: "Bob Braun: Lawyer's efforts may stop NJ foreclosures" -- NJ consumer law violations.
NJT Fares: "Corzine budget cuts could lead to 'doomsday' fare hikes"

Census 2010: "Perth Amboy mayor kicks off campaign to boost participation"
Edison: "Third candidate, Araujo, throws hat in Dem ring for mayor"
Euro Challenge: "Westfield HS, Mt. St. Marys advance in competition on global economics"
Green Brook Flood Control: "Lance asks Obama to release money for flood project"
Hudson Tunnel: "NJT agrees to $34M contract for construction manager"
Middlesex Boro: "Cops from 2 counties come out against layoffs of two" -- Courier | Ledger |
Newark Schools: "Janey unveils research collaboration with Rutgers"
Peanuts & Salmonella: "Feds: Irvington firm refuses to recall peanut products"
Union County: "Mulshine: County turning Oak Ridge Golf Course into huge divot" -- Giving up close to $1M in greens fees.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - April 9. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.

  • Tomorrow - April 10. 7 PM. Good Friday Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at www.shilohplainfield.org/.

  • Saturday - April 11. Noon - 4 PM. Sabor Latino: A Taste of Latin Plainfield. Taste the dishes and treats of Plainfield's Latino cultures. The event commemorates the late Pepsi Charles, who founded 'Plainfield Cooks'. Entertainment, music and vendors. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Tickets: $10/person. At the door or in advance from Venture & Venture, 102 East Front Street, 2nd floor. Info: (908) 561-9600.

  • Saturday - April 11. 12:30 PM. Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the little ones ages 3-8 to this fun event and support a worthy cause, too. Games, prizes, and of course Easter Eggs galore! (Bring your own Easter basket.) Proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. At Green Brook Park. For ages 3 - 8. $5/per child. Come on time for registration, hunt starts at 1 PM sharp.

  • Saturday - April 11. 6:30 PM. Jazz: Tulivu-Donna Cumberbatch Trio. Often compared to Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McCrae, Brooklyn-born Donna Cumberbatch is the daughter of famed baritone sax player Harold Cumberbatch. Don't miss this soulful performance. At United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street. Parking and entry from the lot off Norwood Avenue (also available from Front Street). Info: (908) 756-2666. Tickets at the door: $20/person, $10/students, children under 12 free.

  • Sunday - April 12. Immediately following Easter service (approx. Noon). Easter Egg Hunt. Children of all ages welcome; Easter egg hunt is for children under 12. Refreshments will be offered (Easter candy, of course!). At First-Park Baptist Church, West 7th Street and Central Avenue. Parking available in Central Avenue lot. For more info, call (908) 756-3322.

  • Monday - April 13. 7 PM. United Way Plainfield Community Council. Planning continues for the joint UW House Tour and FOSH Garage Sale scheduled for May 31 (mark your calendars!) as well as the upcoming National Volunteer Week (April 19 - 25). At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street.

  • VENUE CHANGE?: Monday - April 13. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. Call the Clerk's Office at (908) 753-3222 to find out location of Council meeting as there are conflicting notices as to whether it is at the Council Chambers/Courthouse or Emerson School. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.

  • Monday - April 13. 8 PM. VWB Historic District Meeting. Regular monthly meeting. 967 Madison Avenue.

  • Thursday - April 16. 7 PM. League of Women Voters BOE Candidate Forum. Ten candidates for four Board of Education seats will face off in the annual LWV candidate forum. Candidate statements will appear in an LWV ad in the Courier in advance of the forum. Plainfield's LWV chapter, formed in 1920, is one of the oldest in the nation. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Friday - Sunday - April 17-19. Scrapbooking Weekend Getaway at The Pillars. Plainfield's B&B innkeepers Lamont Blowe and Nancy Fiske host a weekend for scrapbookers, including meals, constant snacks, endless pots of coffee and plenty of workspace. Best experienced as a 'stayover' event, arrangements can be made for those who cannot book a room. Give The Pillars a call at (908) 753-0922 for more details. Visit The Pillars website at www.pillars2.com/.

  • Saturday - April 18. 4 PM. Play: M.A.D.: Make A Decision. Presented by the Drama Ministry and young people of Shiloh Baptist Church. At Shiloh's Cultural Arts Center, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at www.shilohplainfield.org/. A free-will offering will be taken.

  • Saturday - April 18. 6:30 PM. 'Camp Discovery' Benefit Auction. Wine, cheese and desserts will be featured at this event to raise funds for a summer educational camp for Plainfield public school students. Local entertainer Gloria Walsh will preside over live and silent auctions of over 200 items, services, gift baskets and business gift certificates. An evening of fun, hilarity and bargains for all. Sponsored by United Plainfield CDC, a registered nonprofit. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. 220 West 7th Street at Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets $10 in advance. For tickets and info, call (732) 996-7359 or (908) 531-4979.
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STATE
2009 Races: "Steve Forbes endorses Chris Christie" -- PolitickerNJ | Ledger |

Corruption --
  • Coniglio: "Judge: Coniglio can't argue he was target of political prosecution" -- Record | Ledger |
  • Newark: "Ex-Crump aide sentenced in bribes from insurance sting" -- Ledger | PolitickerNJ | Courier |
Gay Marriage: "Gay marriage battle now focusing on NJ, NY" -- Record | NYTimes |
Homeland Security: "Pascrell: NJ to get $86M to protect ports, rail, chemical plants"
Obama Administration: "Commission on Higher Ed chair to take Obama position"
Ryland Inn: "Ryland Inn site attracts potential buyers"
Schools for Disabled: "State to close 18 schools for disabled kids"
Springsteen: "The Boss named 'other man' in Monmouth divorce" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Supremes: "Court extends 'lemon law' to online vehicle sales"

NATION / WORLD
Economy: "Rutgers Study: Rising job fears threaten to bog down recovery"

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