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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Maria: Teachers and 'tech fear'.. Renata: Downloadable flyer, more.. Bernice: Budget amendments, police demotions, summer concerts, blogosphere chill.


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
22nd Legislative District: "Stender dropped as Deputy Speaker, Green stays as Speaker Pro Tem" -- Full list of changes at Blue Jersey (see here).
Armed Robbery: "Arrest in 6th armed robbery in two weeks" -- Within minutes of Park Avenue robbery.
Boys Basketball: "PHS Boys at Linden Thursday"
Council: "Plainfield council in for busy evening"
Police Director: "Plainfield officials to voice support for director"

South Plainfield --
 Sex Harassment: "Middlesex County agrees to settle sex harassment suit"

Gov. Christie --
 Corruption Trial: "Shocker: Intermediary was supposed to give DCA Commissioner nearly $40K bribe" -- Jersey Journal | Ledger |
Legislature --
 Voting Machines: "Judge rules electronic voting machines must be re-evaluated"
Xanadu: "Xanadu may get different name if $500M funding deal is set"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice posts on the chill in the blogosphere, the push for police demotions, the Council and the Music in the Plaza concerts, and how budget amendments may cut the tax increase. Olddoc threw in the towel at 11:30 PM, check back later today. Maria takes up 'technology fear' among teachers. 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 Blue Sky FC voted 'team of the year'. PPS News (Schools) touches on the implications of Gov. Christie's proposed educational changes for the Plainfield schools.

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 posts a downloadable flyer for the upcoming public meeting, more info and reactions on Kindergarten work sampling, and a video; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - February 3. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - February 4. 4:30 PM. Entrepreneurial/Business Workshop for Youth. Union County's Workforce Investment Board and Kean's Small Business Development Center offer a FREE workshop for young people interested in starting their own business. Topics covered include: Starting and managing your business, business plan development, marketing, creating a budget, and getting ongoing assistance. Info/registration: Gina at (908) 527-4879 or email gtuesta@ucnj.org. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). FREE.

  • Thursday - February 4. 6:30 PM. Relay For Life Organizing Meeting. Join with the team organizing this year's Relay for Life event in a kickoff meeting, celebrating a world with less cancer and more birthdays! At PNC Bank, 2nd and Park Avenue (use the ATM entrance on West 2nd Street). Also, mark your calendar for the 2010 Relay For Life, at Hub-Stine Field, May 22-23. See Plainfield's website here. Info: Farrah at (973) 634-4985 or email farrah.stephenson@cancer.org.

  • Thursday - February 4. 6:30 - 9:15 PM. Talk and Exhibit: Negro League Baseball at Yankee Stadium, 1930-48. Join with Robert Scott, former pitcher and first baseman for the NY Black Yankees of the Negro National League, and Dr.Lawrence Hogan, senior history professor at Union County College. The talk will also include memorabilia as well as excerpts from a video of the League's historic first game at Yankee Stadium, July 5, 1930. A special exhibit will feature New Jersey players, including Plainfield's Joe Black, who pitched for the Baltimore Elite Giants before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers. At the Roy Smith Auditorium, Union County College, 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Registration: $10/person. To register or to request a program brochure, call the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs at (908) 558-2550 or email culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

  • Thursday - February 4. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Friday/Saturday - February 5/6. 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. More info at their website www.cdctheatre.org/.

  • Monday - February 8. 6 PM. PMUA Rate Hearing. PMUA Commissioners will conduct the public hearing on the agency's proposed 2010 rate changes, at which the public may speak. At PMUA headquarters, 127 Roosevelt Avenue (corner of East 2nd Street). Info: (908) 226-2518. Regular meetings are often very brief though the rate hearing may be longer, still you should not dawdle if you're going.

  • Monday - February 8. 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.

  • Monday - February 8. 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.

  • Monday - February 8. 8 PM. VWB Historic District Meeting. Regular monthly members meeting. Also, check the VWB's blog (see here) for updates including a new Plainfield history book, members whose Gingerbread Houses are featured on Martha Stewart's website, and a weatherization guide for older and historic buildings. The meeting is at The Pillars B&B, 922 Central Avenue.
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