Piv and Olddoc on council meeting.. Bernice notes one captain won't take a demotion; Mayor urges Census participation.. Renata: Schools meeting set..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Auto Break-ins: "Police seek to quell surge in thefts" -- 28 reported in January alone.
Boxing: "Plainfield teen headed for Silver Gloves national champsionship" -- Richard Johnson, photo gallery here.
Budget: Print story on Council trimming budget by $1m is not online yet -- a hiccup in the Courier's new posting procedures?
Census 2010: "New Latino Action Network urges Census cooperation" -- Committee member Chris Estevez notes any boycott is self-defeating.
Police Director: "UPDATE: Mayor, council back director in wake of complaints"
Relay for Life: "Plainfield's cancer awareness event set for launch"
Deer Control: "Details announced for Ash Brook deer control program"
Linden: "Barbs begin in Linden mayor's race" -- Machine opposes Gerbounka's run for 2nd term.
Newark: "State leases ITD building, trimming its Newark office space"
Piscataway: "New police chief takes office"
South Orange: "Retired rec official arrested in suspected theft" -- Failed to deposit concert proceeds.
Gov. Christie: "Christie plans review of sports, gaming management"
Corruption Trial: "FBI informant says more than a dozen pols refused his bribes"
Legislature: "Citizens pack Assembly hearing on improving government" -- Had to take over 3 meeting rooms.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes the Mayor urges all to take part in the Census, and interviews a captain who won't take a demotion. Olddoc catches up on the Council's agenda session with two posts -- read both! Maria notes teacher 'tech fear' is a stumbling block. Piv reports on the Council that the tax increase is nearly finalized. 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 the Lady Cardinals defeating Linden in overtime.
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 the (downloadable) flyer for 'Taking Back Our Schools' public meeting; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has a vertiginous Lost night; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - February 3. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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. 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/.
- 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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