Where Plainfield turns for news.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Bernice updates on Mayor's moves.. BOE policy meeting: Expect Maria, Bernice, Courier later.. Storch on gay marriage legislation..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Councilor Rivers: "New councilwoman looks to help 4th Ward"
Robbery: "Suspect sought in First Place robbery"
Jayson Williams: "Accident, DWI, could lead to bail revocation" -- Ledger | Courier |

Census 2010: "NJ Latino pastor urges undocumented to boycott Census"
Edison: "Ex-cop files discrimination suit against Choi, supervisory officers"
EWR: "Broken security cam at Newark led to missteps during lockdown"
H1N1 Clinic: "Swine flu vaccinations offered at S. Plainfield PAL tomorrow"
Springfield: "25-year-old Shehady takes reins as mayor"
Union County: "Retired judge Heimlich remembered for educating youth"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice updates us on the Mayor's moves, 4th Street demolition (methinks the slate-roofed building was once a gas station), and raptor feasting. Olddoc : check back later. Maria will update on the BOE policy committe meeting later (it lasted 'til almost midnight). Bo on the 22nd seems not happy about Dem parliamentary maneuvers on healthcare. Councilor Mapp welcomes Councilor Bridget Rivers. Councilor Storch weighs in on the gay marriage legislation. 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 PHS boys beating Don Bosco, the Lady Cardinals lose a close one, and finds Jordan Fowler scoring a franchise record 49 points for Express against Red Riders.

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, where today she takes up last night's BOE policy committee meeting; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.

Christie Transition [full Ledger coverage here] --
Legislature --
State Police: "Troopers now accepting applications online"
Stimulus Money: "Davy unveils changes intended to position NJ for education funding"

« Email Dan your tip or question. » | « Follow Dan on Twitter. »

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, entrĂ©e, 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.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.

Not getting your own CLIPS email daily? Click here to get started.