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Friday, February 5, 2010

Olddoc: PILOTs, tax-exempt properties, PMUA rate hearing.. Maria: The Discipline Song.. Bernice: Was Council's Thursday meeting in violation?..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
J.M. Benjamin: "Plainfield author celebrates new book and lounge" -- Urban literature leader moving to 112 Watchung Avenue.
Boys Basketball: "Photo Gallery: Plainfield vs. Linden"
Murder: "Plainfield man indicted in Stelton Road bowling alley killing"

Boys Basketball: "St. Pat's faces expulsion from state tournament for holding illegal practices"
Municipal Budgets: "Englewood proposes 10.5% tax hike" -- Englewood is on a calendar year; the budget was introduced Feb. 2. Who says Plainfield can't do the same?
Piscataway: "New police chief has community-oriented philosophy" -- At 50,429, slightly larger than Plainfield, Piscataway PD has fewer than 100 sworn officers.
Public Disorderliness: "Hoboken adopts 'zero tolerance' for St. Pat's Day" -- Fines doubled to $2,000.
Rutgers: "Google awards $1M grant to develop 'greener' Internet" -- Cutting down on power requirements.

Corzine 'alums': "Camden mayor hires five Corzine 'alums'" -- Ah, NJ, looking out for its own.
'Millionaire's tax': "Lawmakers consider extending 'millionaire's tax'"
Passaic Valley Sewerage: "Commission faces more scrutiny of salaries, hiring"
Public Records: "Sen. Loretta Weinberg proposes expanded access" -- Ledger | CountyWatchers |
Schools Construction: "Ingle: School construction shenanigans" -- Warning! Blood pressure enhancer.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernicewonders if Thursday's Council executive session violated the Sunshine Law, and posts relevant statute excerpt. And the answer is...? Olddoc takes up PILOTS and the budget, exempt properties, the PMUA rate hearing and congratulates Jerry on surviving the Trenton coup-de-grace. Maria has some vids on state mandates driving teachers' quests, and a fun one -- The Discipline Song -- funny, I never noticed the blue hair before. Hmmm. 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 has been busy: Boys and St. Anthony's, Lady Cardinals against Elizabeth and notes Trenton gets an indoor football expansion franchise -- Trenton Steel.

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 ponders 'humane education'; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, on Bachelor spoilers (be forewarned) and Lost geeks discussing the premiere; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today/Tomorrow - 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/.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Thursday - 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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