Bernice: Jerry and 'moving on', more.. Maria: Enrollment data, more.. Olddoc thanks all.. Storch: Budget, part 2.. Burney: Council docs now at Library
BREAKING: "Burglary on Charlotte; DWI seriously injures man"
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Important but not online(Courier): Jay Jefferson Cooke on Plainfield's budget, and a grant for afterschool and job training programs at the Plainfield Housing Authority. Will post if/when they get online.
Obituary: "Robert Larson, fair housing pioneer" -- Founder of Larson Mortgage Co., the Larson/Brown Invitational Track Meet; formed the NJ Mortgage Finance Agency, served on Plainfield YMCA board.
Abandoned Properties: "Towns step in to groom abandoned properties" -- Plainfield does, too, but for some reason you never hear about it.
Hike/Bike Trails: "Proposed Morris County trail gets $1.9M in fed funds"
Swine Flu: "Supply of swine flu shots still short"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice cheers the Frontiers wine-tasting event, invites Jerry to spell out what he means by 'let's move on' and clues you in about Plainfield's 'chef's toy store'. Olddoc thanks all for their expressions of sympathy on the passing of his wife Helen. Maria gives valuable enrollment data, info on textbook distribution and an update on Evergreen's courtyard garden. Councilor Storch posts his second installment on the budget process. Councilor Burney thanks Library director Joe Da Rold and notes (with pleasure) that Council packets are now available at the Library.
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.
Cranford: "Store owners talk about challenges of empty store fronts"
Diocese of Metuchen: "Diocese passes children's safety program audit"
North Plainfield: "4th Annual Bilingual Community Health & Information Fair"
Piscataway: "Widower's home 'rescued' by NBC program"
Somerville: "Former town dump slated to be transit village"
South Orange: "Community's 'visioning' plan presented"
The Auditor: "Christie winged election-night speech, and more..."
Gay Marriage: "Gov. Christie's 1st decision will tell us a lot" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Lame Duck Legislature: "For Dems, final chance to create mischief"
UMDNJ: "Judge removes UMDNJ's law firm as case goes to trial" -- 'Dishonesty'.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 15. 3 PM. 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. 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 - November 15. 3 PM. Musical: Leader Of The Pack. Rainbow Experience presents this 'jukebox musical' classic, celebrating the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds topped the pop charts. 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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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