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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Maria and Renata: Judge Robinson Gross rules on harassment case.. Mapps celebrate 30th.. PPS News looks at Christie's fiscal impact on schools..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

Schools: "Plainfield official's job in jeopardy after harassment conviction"
Muhlenberg: "Hospital backers say record supporting closure is lacking" -- Photo gallery here.
Mayoral Communications: "Bernards mayor sets b'rown bag lunches' with residents"
Jayson Williams (This is Jayson, not to be confused with Plainfield's own Jay Williams, who works for ESPN) --
 BOE Health Insurance: "AG investigates Perth Amboy BOE insurance contracts"
Budgets: "Jersey City taking away some city cars" -- 39 have city cars; also getting 12 furlough days.
Cryan Girlfriend Case: "Judge states case should not have been handled in Union County" -- Where Cryan is a public official (see Ledger coverage here).
Linden: "No free ride for Bunk to challenge Gerbounka"
U.C. Arts Center: "Italian grand piano debuts" -- 'Centerpiece' in arts district plan, photo gallery here.

Gov. Christie Appointments --
 Executive Order: "Christie reins in boards, commissions, authorities"
Ex-Gov. Corzine: "Corzine will guest host on CNBC, lecture at universities"
NJ Ass'n of Counties: "'Excessive' pay, benefits up for discussion by board"
Patient Confidentiality: "Psychologists sue health insurers over confidential records requests"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post) -- SINCE THE AUTO EMAIL WAS NOT DELIVERED YESTERDAY, BE SURE TO SCROLL THROUGH TWO DAYS OF EVERYONE'S POSTS: Bernice hopes some of the city's and school district's disarray will soon be cleared up. Olddoc posts more pix of a (rakish?) youngdoc. Maria files a courtroom report on Ass't. Sup't. Kemp's trial. Bo on the 22nd cites Christie's clamping down on state boards, authorities and commissions. Councilor Mapp celebrates the love of his life, and 30 years of marriage. CBAC (budget advisory committee) has put its presentation to the Council on the FY2010 budget online. PPS News (Schools) looks at fiscal challenges resulting from Gov. Christie's funding freeze.

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 reports on Kemp and Williamson's day in court; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, lost a few minutes of Lighthouse...what did she miss?; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez, catches folks up -- you must read her 'about me' section.



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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - February 24. 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 - February 25. 6:30 PM. NAACP: Middle School Overachievers Recognition. The Plainfield Area Branch of the NAACP presents its annual Black History Month program. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) More information at the Branch's website, www.plainfieldnaacp.org/.

  • Tomorrow - February 25. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.

  • Friday - February 26. 7 - 8:30 PM. Play: A Seat For Rosa. A Black History Month celebration by the Queen City Academy Charter School, the Historical Society of Plainfield and the Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission. In Rosa Parks' own words, the essence of the struggle for fundamental rights for black Americans is conveyed. Refreshments available for purchase, by the QCA Student Council. $5 donation requested at the door ($10 for families of two or more). At Queen City Academy, West 7th Street and Grant Avenue (parking in the Grant Avenue lot).

  • Friday - February 26. 7 PM. 'Making A Mark': Annual AALI Cocktail Reception. Annual fundraiser reception by the United Way of Greater Union County's African American Leadership Initiative (AALI). Special guest speaker Wanda Moore. Hearty hors d'oeuvres and live music. At the Burney Manor, 1127 Watchung Avenue. $50/person. Tickets may be ordered online at brownpapertickets.com/event/95854, or call (908) 353-7171, x102.

  • Saturday - February 27. 6:30 AM - 10 PM. Plainfield Alphas: Morgan State U Campus Visit. High school students interested in attending Morgan State University can visit the campus through this bus trip. Attendees get a campus tour, tickets to men's and women's basketball games against Norfolk State, and an all-you-can-eat lunch. Seniors may sit with on-site admissions counselors. $75/person, all-inclusive. Student under 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone. Trip begins and ends at Metropark station in Edison. Info: Mark Anderson, (973) 997-1047.

  • Saturday - February 27. 1 - 5PM. 'Black Collectibles House Tour'. Explore a Plainfield collector's extensive Black memorabilia, displayed throughout her gracious home -- including a 'shrine to Barck Obama'. Soul-inspired appetizers and libations. Proceeds benefit the National Council of Negro Women. Address; 679 Sheridan Avenue. Tickets: $15 (advance only; there will be no ticket sales at the door). Tickets: Diann (908) 377-0025 or Mecca (917) 326-0738.

  • Saturday - February 27. 6 PM. Concert: Black History in Song. Join Grammy-winning PHS teacher Rev. Stefanie Minatee and the Jubilation Choir in a concert of music celebrating Black History Month. At Orange United Methodist Church, 281 Park Avenue, Orange (corner of Park Avenue and North Day Street). Info: (973) 675-6390. A freewill offering will be taken.
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