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Monday, April 13, 2009

Questions about Plainfield Civil Union licenses.. Courier: BOE race draws 10.. Bernice: Budget near?.. Maria: Textbook issues..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice wonders if budget passage is nigh, comments on Dr. Gallon's pass on a his raise, and notes Courier photo galleries highlighting Plainfield events. Maria delves into the issue of textbook availability in the schools and shares some Easter Parade pix. Olddoc posts some pix of Hungary along the Danube, and comments on the Masters. Tiger was out, but Cabrera was stellar. PEPtalk reminds all of the LWV's BOE candidate forum this Thursday. Plainfield Trees takes up the City's Arbor Day celebration involving a blight-free local Chestnut. Councilor Storch gives reasons why a transit-oriented visioning study is a good idea. Councilor Burney reminds all of National Volunteer Week.

School Board Race: "BOE race draws a crowd as 10 vie for open seats"

Needle Exchanges: "Addicts drawn to needle exchange"
Springsteen: "Springsteen's accuser denies violence toward wife"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - 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: Today - April 13. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. Contrary to earlier notices, Council meets at the Council Chambers/Courthouse, 4th and Watchung tonight. A councilmanic resolution honoring activist Flor Gonzalez will be presented, among other things. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.

  • Today - 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.

  • Thursday - April 23. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Culture & Heritage Commission Open House.

  • Tuesday - April 28. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. Getting reorganized. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).
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STATE
2009 Races: "Unions at center of race for NJ governor"
Coniglio Corruption Trial: "Closing arguments due today in Coniglio trial" -- Follow live updates here.
DYFS: "9-year-old's death spurs new doubts about DYFS" -- After spending $1B in improvements.
Job Security: "Poll: Job security worries rise for Jerseyans"
Taxes - Editorial, CN: "Corzine to citizens: Stop whining about taxes"
Ticketmaster: "Terms of deal benefiting state are a state secret"

NATION / WORLD
Healthcare Reform: "2 Jerseyans map health care reform"

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