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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Dr. Garrett Keating dies.. Maria: Date on Centuolo email; Dealing with 'chismosos'.. Bernice notes much on Council's plate..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Obituary: "Dr. Garrett Keating, longtime Muhlenberg physician" -- Courier | Higgins | -- Viewing Thursday, funeral Friday AM.
Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas: "Plainfield pastor keynote speaker at Jersey City MLK event"
Drugs: "Plainfield drug raid snares 7"
Historical Marker Theft: "Plainfield historical plaque disappears from park"
Sexual Assault: "Plainfield man charged with assaulting medical center employee" -- Ledger | Courier |
Tax Appeals: "Union County towns expect more owner to appeal taxes"

Perth Amboy: "Council introduces ethics ordinance"
South Plainfield: "Borough considers raising liquor license fees"
Union County: "The tale of the tape: Is that $2.5M in employee bonuses?" -- From CountyWatchers.

Christie Inauguration --
 Palimony: "New law: Only enforceable with written agreement" -- In case you need to know.
'Race To The Top' Grant: "NJ files application at last minute, with little union support"
Strip Searches: "Five former AGs oppose counties' strip search policy"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernicereports on a busy Council meeting: businesses protesting sharp fee increases, supporters worried about 'dumping' Bilingual Day Care, the state of the budget and union negotiations, 'IT' moves, and department leadership. Maria finds a date for Centuolo's email and has a tip for dealing with 'chismosos'. Bo on the 22nd reflects on an Olddoc post and finds churchgoers less likely to die. Hmmm. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.

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; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - January 20. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Note: Regular schedule will be resumed after this organizing meeting. Public invited.

  • Today - January 20. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Today - January 20. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - January 21. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Saturday - January 23. 1 - 3 PM. Reception and Exhibit: Chronicles of Plainfield. Four Plainfield photographers document the life and times of the Queen City from 1870 to 1970. Featuring works of Guillermo Thorn, Reina A. Lawrence, Paul R. Collier and Irving Georges from the photography collections of the Plainfield Public Library. In the Anne Louise Davis Gallery at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Sunday - January 24. 6 PM. Cathedral International: Coat Giveaway. Cathedral International's Plainfield congregation is offering winter coats free to all who need them. Donations of clean, lightly used winter coats are also welcome. Sponsor: Cathedral International. At Christ Holy Tabernacle International Ministry, 207 Park Avenue.
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