Bernice: Council wants Census answers; HPC wants Web presence.. Maria: Waiting for word on state tests.. Piv: Saving some taxpayer money..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Speed Humps? What are your suggested locations?"
- BREAKING: "Home invasion Thursday evening"
- "Holiday decorations ... not exactly a correction"
Monarch Condos: "Urban comforts offered at affordable price" -- Front page real estate feature in Courier's Home Guide today, dead-tree version only.
Shooting: "Victim of Tuesday shooting identified"
Speed Humps: "Speed humps installed on Kensington; some displeased"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes the Council wants Census answers, the Historic Preservation Commission wants a Web presence, and the District's international food event (slideshow). Maria notes the community is waiting for word on Plainfield's performance on the state tests. Piv (this is a corrected link; to read yesterday's post, just scroll down -- Dan) has some ideas for saving taxpayer money.
Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
Corruption: "John Lynch, ex-state senator, to be released from federal custody" -- Ledger | Courier |
Exhibit: "'Canstruction' at Pru Center" -- The annual NJ chapter of AIA fundraiser for feeding programs; see photo gallery here.
Jayson Williams: "E.J. Williams, father of former Nets star, dies"
Newark --
- Dems: "Newark Dems: Don't blame us for Corzine's loss" -- Joan Whitlow.
- Guns: "Response to gun buyback program exceeds goal, drains budget"
- Street Cams: "Red light cams set to be activated"
Christie Transition [full Ledger coverage here] --
- Budget: "Christie forms budget-tax task force"
- Meeting: "Transition team meets for first time"
State Finances: "Kean calls on Corzine to impound unspent funds"
Swine Flu: "Disinfectant that quickly wipes out swine flu being tested at NJIT"
Legalizing Drugs: "Retired NJ trooper heads group advocating legalized drugs"
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| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today/Tomorrow/Sunday - November 13 - 15. Play: Steel Magnolias. Act IV Productions presents Robert Harding's play about six women who bond at a beauty parlor and deal with the triumphs and tragedies of their lives. Act IV productions are always well received and cast member (and Plainfielder) Sheila Harding is a Perry Award recipient. Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. At the Parish Hall of First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in the city lot accessed across the street from the church.) Tickets: $15/person. Reservations and information: (908) 756-0750.
- Today & Tomorrow - November 13 & 14. Musical: The Wiz. M.Power Performing Arts and Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Black Student Union presentation. Friday at 7 PM. Saturday at 3 PM and 7 PM. Doors open half hour before performance. At Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS, 667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains. All tickets: $10/person. Info and reservations: (908) 756-3500 x112.
- Tomorrow - November 14. 10 AM Departure. PHS Class of 1970 AC Bus Trip To Bally's. As part of their reunion activities, PHS Class of '70 is sponsoring a day in A.C. $35/ticket ($20 back in coins). Leave from PHS Stelle Avenue parking lot. Depart 10 AM sharp, return 9 PM. Info: Viola Gillette-Eaddy, (732) 208-7167.
- Tomorrow & Sunday - November 14 & 15. Musical: Leader Of The Pack. Rainbow Experience present this 'jukebox musical' classic, celebrating the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds topped the pop charts. Saturday, 7:30 PM. Sunday, 3:00 PM. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets: $15, $12 Seniors and children under 12. Info: (908) 756-8658 or visit the website here.
- Monday - November 16. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Monday - November 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 - November 18. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - November 19. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Thursdays - November 19. 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Free Basic Spanish Classes: A Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. Basic Spanish to help navigate everyday communication situations. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
- Thursday - November 19. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Sunday - November 22. 5 PM (Doors open at 4 PM). Musical: The Wiz. M.Power Performing Arts presents the urban update of the classic Wizard of Oz. Tickets: $10/person. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info and reservations: (908) 756-3500 x112.
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