Bernice takes a bite out of Dan.. Olddoc on Census scams.. Maria: Improved Schools org chart.. School District's blog is back?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Schools: "Plainfield school officials weigh policy changes" -- Report on policy committee meeting.
Extraordinary Aid: "Christie says struggling cities to no longer receive aid"
Wardlaw-Hartridge: "Three W-H students named Bloustein scholars"
Arts Districts: "Rahway's Kennedy: 'The arts make good business sense'" -- Mayor touts its advantages.
Nonpartisan Elections: "Bill would let Perth Amboy switch from May to November"
Property Taxes: "Citizens Action turns attention to curbing property taxes" -- Website here.
Sex Harassment: "Ruling expands protections against sexual harassment" Courier | Ledger | -- Business-to-business situation, breaks new legal ground.
Solar Energy: "Proposed solar farm in Edison among 4 planned by PSE&G"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice takes a bite out of Dan. Olddoc posts an alert on Census scams. Maria finds a new, improved org chart posted on the District's website and notes the District blog is back. Piv notes nearly a week has passed since the Mayor promised better communications and no Council calendar is on the website -- don't miss the illustration! Jerry weighs in against Bo on gay marriage (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Bo on the 22nd reacts to Storch's post on same-sex marriage. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice. Plainfield Sports News finds the Cardinals rolling to sixth straight victory. PPS News (Schools) -- is the blog back? -- there's a January 5th post, a report on the Superintendent's December Town Hall meeting.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, Renata has two comments on Tuesday's BOE committee meeting; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, with Survivor 20 Heroes & Villains casting info; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
Christie Transition [full Ledger coverage here] --
- Lame Duck Actions --
- "Christie rips Dems for lame-duck actions"
- "Corzine files nominations before exiting office"
- "Christie's smart move on appointments" -- Editorial, Ledger.
- NJ Senators: "Menendez, Lautenberg have not spoken to Christie since election"
| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Saturday - January 9. 6:30 - 11 PM. VWB Twelfth Night Progressive Dinner. This year's theme is 'Southern Comfort'. Attendees will move through four of the Van Wyck Brooks District's historic homes for appetizers, entrée, desserts and after-dinner cordials. $25/paid members, $40/guests. For more info, visit the District's website here, or email Larry Quirk here. Space is limited and this event is always a complete sellout!
- Monday - January 11. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Tuesday - January 12. 7 PM. MLK Week: Diabetes: Causes, Effects and Treatments. A community health forum sponsored by Mohawk Lodge #307 and the Plainfield Chapter, NACP. At Mohawk Lodge #307, 1357 West Third Street.
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