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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Olddoc: Haitian relief, Mass. election.. Maria: About agency investigating schools, personnel 'best practices'.. Bernice: New development proposal..


BREAKING: "PBA votes 'no confidence' in Public Safety Director Hellwig"

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Connolly Bankruptcies: "Creditors criticize Connolly salaries" -- Lawyers duke it out in court.
Fees: "Administration reconsidering fee hikes on business licenses" -- After Council tabled ordinance.
Drive-by Shooting: "Plainfield man hit in North Plainfield drive-by shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
Plaque Disappearances: "Missing North Plainfield plaques bring total to three" -- Courier | Ledger |
Services for Dr. Keating: "Dr. Garrett Keating, longtime Muhlenberg physician" -- Courier | Higgins | -- Viewing today, funeral tomorrow at Mt. St. Marys.

Edison: "Mayor gives campaign staff posts in new administration"
Haitian Immigrants: "US outlines protected status rules for immigrants during earthquake"
Redevelopment: "Somerville looks to bonding to fund some early costs"
School Funding: "Anticipating state fund cuts, Woodbridge considers school closings"

Gov. Christie --
 Referendum Bill: "Weinberg, Corzine's running mate, upset he did not veto referendum bill" -- "It's bad policy, bad government, bad politics'.
Unions: "CWA, NJEA prepare for Christie's 'chopping license'"
Corruption: "Imprisoned ex-Senator Bryant's pension revoked"s
Legislature: "Speaker Oliver calls for budget review amid growing deficits"

NYTimes Online: "Times to limit free articles in 2011" -- Third try at pay-to-read, using 'metering' model.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice finds Zoning Board gives preliminary approval to retail/apartments building on West Front at Washington Avenue. Olddoc posts important info on Haitian relief (and orphans), and assesses impact of the Massachusetts election. Maria explains the investigatory agency looking into the school situation, points to Renata and what 'best practices' on personnel matters would include. Bo on the 22nd reprints text of Christie's inauguation speech. 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 making a perfect 10 in polishing off Rahway.

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 feels like she's in Alice in Wonderland, and answers Maria's question on getting to the bottom of things; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, boos the American Idol Chicago auditions; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - January 21. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Saturday - January 23. 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Kappa Alpha Blood Drive. Kappa Alpha, the youth mentoring group, along with the PHS Student Council and LASO (Latin American Student Organization) are having a blood drive. Donors should schedule an appointment in advance by calling Karen Clarke at (908) 397-8692. All donors will receive a pair of tickets to a NJ Nets game. At the PHS Cafeteria (use Kenyon Avenue parking lot and entrance).

  • 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

  • Sunday - January 24. 2 PM (Talk begins at 2:30). Exhibit and Talk: Stitches in Time: American Quilts, 1777-1915. Come out for this exhibit from the Drake House quilt collection, featuring the 1777 'Tree of Life' quilt, one of the finest of its era. Historian and quilter Mary Della Salla will offer a gallery talk and demonstration of quilting techniques. The selection of twelve quilts from the museum's collection is the first in 35 years. A $5 donation is requested. The Drake House is at 602 West Front Street, at the foot of Plainfield Avenue. Limited parking is available on site, plus Geraud Avenue, adjacent to the museum. Exhibit runs through February (museum open Sundays, 2-4). For more info, call (908) 755-5831 or visit the Drake House website.

  • Monday - January 25. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Queen City Baseball League Registration. Groups offered: T-Ball (ages 4-6), Minor League (7-9), Major League (10-12), Pony League (13-14), Girls Junior Softball (5th/6th, 12 and under), Girls Senior Softball (7th/8th, 14 and under). $85/first child, 20% discount ($17) for all siblings (with fundraising commitment). Total or 50% due at registration (deposits non-refundable). Registration at McDonald's, 1241 South Avenue. Info: Karen, (908) 298-4888; Anthony (908) 451-1935; or Tasha (908) 361-2865; or visit the QCBL website here.

  • Tuesday - January 26. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Wednesday - January 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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