Storch, McWilliams on difficult budget questions.. Olddoc: 'No confidence' direct result of skirting issues.. Bernice: Common sense needed on budget..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Quilt exhibit and talk at Plainfield's Drake House today"
- "Special BOE meeting Monday, is state fraud report the subject?"
- "$5,000 Crimestoppers reward offered in stolen plaque case" -- With the CORRECT poster.
- Boys Basketball: "Unbeaten Plainfield tops Cardinal McCarrick"
- Girls Basketball: "Plainfield girls best Franklin"
- Wrestling: "Plainfield's Hicks claims 1st Union County title"
The Auditor: "Guadagno's date night, Christie's mulligan, Sweeney's $6,000 party"
'Freeholders': "Some freeholders think title should be changed"
Tom Moran: "Sweeney is the other bull in the ring"
Q&A: "Cornel West, touching minds on the lecture circuit"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice argues it's past time to bring common sense to the budget crisis, and time travels with Patti Smith. Olddoc points out the 'no-confidence' crisis is a direct result of the Administration's skirting budget issues. Maria notes Emerson students place 2nd in multi-county Stock Market Game, on their very first try. Councilor Storch takes on difficult budget questions. Councilor McWilliams posts concerning providing quality social services at minimal cost to Plainfielders. 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 finishing off Westfield, Isaiah Gill still setting records, Union County wrestling tournament results and Express beating Thunder. Plainfield's Cable TV Board Blog posts examples of community-schools public access partnerships, and further notes on P&P (policies and procedures).
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 excerpts the Cable TV Blog on Emerson students and technology; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
| 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
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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
- Tomorrow - 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.
- (NOTE TIME CHANGE) Tuesday - January 26. 8 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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