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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Maria: It's time to talk Curriculum.. Renata notes the 'Shame' segment airs tonight.. Bernice gives background of today's development push..


BREAKING (COURIER): "Plainfield schools controversy headlines Fox news broadcast" -- Tonight, 10 PM

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
ACLU vs. Connolly: "Judge rules against landlord's attempt to stifle free speech" -- Over satirical T-shirts.
Black History Month: "'Missa Luba', blues and spirituals offered in concert at Crescent Avenue"
P&F Management/Dornoch: "'The Smoldering Hedge Fund' and Rahway" -- Update on Senior Center/Monarch developer, whose phone is now disconnected.
Plaque Thefts: "Dunellen site latest struck in wave of thefts" -- Now including Plainfield, North Plainfield and Middlesex Boro.
PMUA: "Utility authority scales back rate hikes and spending"
School Costs: "Costs part of state's 'report card'" -- Superintendent Gallon says Plainfield schools, 30% above average last year, have reduced costs by 12% in this year.

Newark: "In State of City address, Booker says city poised to recover, thrive" -- 7,000 words, with videos.
Referendums: "Weinberg-Vitale bill would override law requiring 10-year wait between votes"
Union County Politics: "Attorney General asked to investigate 'Mirabella deal'" -- Why were charges against brother of Freeholder dismissed?

Affordable Housing: "Christie creates task force to review affordable housing"
Atlantic City: "Christie warns mayor to 'get house in order' after audit finding"
Congressional Redistricting: "Sweeney removes Orange mayor from panel"
Corruption: "Former J.C. assemblyman Smith indicted on corruption charges"
Sen. Bob Menendez: "Menendez defends bailout request for BankAmericano"
Pensions, Benefits: "Christie praises reforms proposed in NJ Senate"


Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernicerecounts the new push for economic development and gives some detailed history of same, plus wondering if P&F Management has gone 'Pffft'. Olddoc reckons the snow today will give him plenty of time to post. Maria reckons it's time for straight talk on the Curriculum -- or lack of it. 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, Renata notes the 'Shame' segment airs tonight and recounts adventures understanding her first name; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, is snug as a bug in a rug today, with snowy pix from her window and an update on the Amazing Race teams; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - February 10. 10 PM. Fox 5: Arnold Diaz Report on Plainfield Schools situation. So I have been told.

  • Tomorrow - February 11. 9 AM. Plainwood Square Merchants Association. City Administrator Bibi Taylor and Health Officer Mark Colicchio will discuss the proposed health division fee changes. At Wendy's, South Avenue at Terrill Road.

  • Friday/Saturday - February 12/13. 8 PM. Theater: The Light in the Piazza. A young American tourist falls for an Italian while visiting Rome. Based on the novella by Elizabeth Spencer. At CDC Community Theater, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford. Tickets: $20, Senior/Student $18. Student Rush: Students admitted for half price after 7:30 PM day of performance. More info at their website www.cdctheatre.org/.

  • Saturday - February 13. Noon - 4 PM. Oprah Network Casting Call. The Oprah Winfrey Network is conducting a casting call for its 'My Time' program. Applicants wanted are adults who 'have a goal they have always wanted to accomplish but never achieved', who are willing to appear in the TV program. at the Morris Center YMCA, 79 Horsehill Road, Cedar Knolls (directions here). For more info and details, email mytimecasting@gmail.com.

  • Saturday - February 13. 4 PM. Talk: Reading the Black Book: Between the Lines of History. A Black History Month event for the entire family, with Dr. Cheryl A. Wall. Dr. Wall is the Zora Neale Hurston Professor of English at Rutgers. Sponsored by the Plainfield Area Club of Frontier International. Info: (908) 754-3313. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) FREE.

  • Saturday - February 13. 8 PM. Concert: Missa Luba and More. Join the Tim Keyes Consort in a celebration of Black History Month, featuring Missa Luba (The African Mass), Spirituals, Ragtime and Blues. Tickets $15 and $10, at the door. More info at their website here. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Snow date: Saturday, February 27.

  • Sunday - February 14. 2 PM. Theater: The Light in the Piazza. A young American tourist falls for an Italian while visiting Rome. Based on the novella by Elizabeth Spencer. At CDC Community Theater, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford. Tickets: $20, Senior/Student $18. Student Rush: Students admitted for half price after 7:30 PM day of performance. More info at their website www.cdctheatre.org/.
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