Bernice: Yood condolences; Veterans Day slides.. Maria: Yood condolences; schools jobs.. Piv: Mayoral Veterans Day insensitivity..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Scene around town" -- Startling and otherwise.
Veterans Day: "Plainfield honors veterans" -- Courier photo gallery here.
Armed Robbery: "2 used assault rifle in attempt to rob cabbie"
Tuesday Shooting: "Police investigate shooting that left man seriously injured"
Bryon Halsey Case: "The problem with capital punishment" -- OpEd in the Jerusalem Post.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice extends condolences to Dr. Yood and family and posts a slide show of Veterans Day activities. Maria offers condolences to Dr. Yood and family and notes job postings in the school district. (Candidate no longer, Jim Pivnichny now comments regularly on Plainfield government) Piv has two questions about mayoral sensitivity with her Veterans Day 'celebration'.
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.
Congress: "So far, Dems have no challenger to Lance" -- Stender not even mentioned in list.
Booker: "Poll: Booker would be strong governor candidate in 2013"
Concert: "Metropolitan Orchestra's first concert in Millburn" -- Plainfield Symphony's Michael Avagliano is soloist in the Beethoven Violin Concerto.
Essex County: "Hall of Records a treasure trove for historians"
Hillsborough: "Teachers union email urging vote for Corzine questioned" -- Sent on taxpayer-funded district email.
New Brunswick: "Marketing group aims to set city as shopping, dining destination"
North Plainfield: "Police department earns state reaccreditation"
Christie Transition [full Ledger coverage here] --
- Team: "Transition team includes Dems Cunningham, McCormac" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm | Courier |
- Mulshine: "Will it be Christie's first term, or McGreevey's second?"
- Torricelli: "On Chris Christie and NJ's future"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
- Jersey City: "Councilman amends ELEC reports to include $10K sting money"
State Finances: "Pew report says NJ at risk of fiscal calamity"
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| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
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| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 12. 8:30 AM Sharp. Plainwood Square Merchants Association. South Avenue's merchants meet once a month to review and plan area activities, discuss issues, and network. This month features an update on the status of South Avenue road repairs. At Wendy's, South Avenue and Terrill Road.
- Today - November 12. 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 through November 19. 4:30 - 5:3 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.
- Tomorrow/Saturday/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.
- Tomorra & Saturday - 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.
- Saturday - 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.
- Saturday & 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.
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