Maria: Tech-phobic principals; Teachers need stability.. Renata on Dr. Gallon's current newsletter.. Bernice: Mayor's cabinet half full or half empty?
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- BREAKING: "Fox's Diaz wraps Plainfield Schools 'Shame' segment this AM"
- "Is it too late for the Mayor to pull the Census fat out of the fire?" -- Check back later.
Budget --
- "Council discusses budget amendments in exec session tonight" -- Hoping to pass budget Monday.
- "Plainfield council set to trim $1M from budget" -- This is yesterday's print story, put online late by CN.
Girls Basketball --
PHS teacher Stefanie Minatee:
- "Plainfield vocal teacher, fresh off Grammy win, to sing at Super Bowl"
- "Drew Seminary student's choir part of Grammy nod"
Gov. Christie --
- "Governor silent on penalty as Nets move from Izod to Pru Center nears"
- "Christie plans to ask Legislature for expansion of veto powers"
- "Christie say Passaic Sewer Authority hired lobbyists to get him to 'tone down' criticism"
- "Christie creates oversight panel for casinos, sports industries"
- FBI Informant: "Dwek forced to admit he did not hand money directly to Beldini"
- Jersey Journal Editorial: "Healy must resign"
Food Banks: "Food banks have served 10% of population in difficult economy"
State Pensions: "Part-time appointees shouldn't get state pension" -- Letter, Sen. Loretta Weinberg, Courier.
NJ Supremes: "Court rules schools can search cars of students"
Wine-by-Mail: "Lawmakers mull direct wine shipments"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reviews the Mayor's cabinet: half empty of half full? Olddoc has two posts on Monday's Council session. Maria on tech-phobic principals, need of teachers for stable school administrations. Piv notes the Council is near finalizing the tax increase. 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 looks at the Superintendents current newsletter and explores its implications; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, takes a look at the 'Survivor' heroes; 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 |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - February 4. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow/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. 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 6. 1 - 4 PM. A Salute to the Elders: The Unsung Heroes and Sheroes. Holy Ground Outreach Ministry invites the community to celebrate the lives and contributions of more than 30 of Plainfield's 'heroes and sheroes'. Tickets: $30/person. At King's Temple Ministries, 1020 West 7th Street. Info: (908) 822-9055 or email holyground3@verizon.net or brendalgilbert1@hotmail.com.
- 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. 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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