Maria and Renata on schools involvement (or not), anonymous takeovers, and more.. McWilliams on Council goals and priorities for 2010..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

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• "Two maybe-not surprises at Council tonight?"
  
  
• "Corzine veto was the right thing to do"
  
  
  
  
• "Christie's invitation to Assemblyman Green"
  
  
• "Bronze plaque stolen from Green Brook Park monument"

Nursing Homes: "Ashbrook and Green Brook Manor nursing homes acquired by Windsor Healthcare"
Haiti Relief --

• Wyclef Jean's Yele: "Wyclef Jean appeals for aid"
• NJ4Haiti: "NJ4Haiti rallies local efforts to collect food, supplies" -- Sen. Lesniak among organizers.

Obituary: "Ruth McBride Jordan" -- Mother of 'Color of Water' author James McBride.
Volunteerism: "Newark among 10 cities to receive $200K for volunteerism efforts"

Christie Inauguration --

• MLK Day Message: "Christie pledges to improve schools"
• Inauguration: "For Christie, a swearing-in that's light on the pomp"
• Guadagno: "Kim Guadagno to become NJ's first lieutenant governor"
  
• Newark: "Cathedral, Newark businesses prepare for inaugural events"
  
• Attendees: "Inaugural expected to draw large number of Central Jerseyans"
• 'Heroes': "'NJ Heroes' in spotlight for inauguration"
• Editorial, Courier: "A new era, and a hope for a little cooperation"
  

Corzine's Last Days --

• Bill Signings: "Corzine signs 54 bills on Sunday" -- Including medical marijuana; complete list, with bill numbers.
• Clemency: "Corzine grants clemency to 14 applicants"
• Recidivism: "Corzine signs 3 bills on prisoner re-entry"
• Veto: "Corzine vetoes referendum restriction bill" -- Would have limited to once every ten years, a victory for New Brunswick activists.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice details City Council's committee assignments. Olddoc considers BOE and Council agendas, and casts an eye Massachusetts-ward on this important Tuesday. Maria addresses anonymous concerns that would take over her blog and defines her issues. Councilor McWilliams posts her Goals and Priorities for the Council for 2010. 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 has more on wrestling at the Pioneer Classic.

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 had several posts over the holiday weekend prepping for tonight's BOE meeting; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, her week's roundup of photos is well worth a visit; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - January 19. 7 PM. Board of Ed Meeting. The regular Board of Education meeting will be held at the district administration building (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Public is welcome and may address the Board.
  
  
• (NOTE CHANGES) Today - January 19. 7 PM. PMUA Commissioners Meeting. The public hearing on proposed changes to 2010 rates HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY. The regular Board of Commissioners meeting will be held tonight. At PMUA headquarters, 127 Roosevelt Avenue, corner of East 2nd Street. Public welcome.
  
  
• (DATE CHANGE) Today - January 19. 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 - 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.
  
  
• Wednesday - January 20. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
  
  
• Wednesday - 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.
  
  
• Thursday - 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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