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Monday, February 8, 2010

Storch urges attendance at tonight's Council on budget.. Check out bloggers a-bloggin': Piv, Olddoc, Maria, Bernice, Renata, and Burney..


BREAKING: "Robbery and shooting Sunday"

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Boy Scouts: "BSA marks a century of service" | "Centennial celebrated today" -- See calendar for Plainfield observance.
Plainfield Area Humane Society: "Kids help out animal shelter" -- And how you can, too.
Plaque Thefts: "Central Jersey thieves target memorial plaques" -- Add Middlesex Boro to the list.
Jefferson Awards: "Nominees sought for standout volunteer awards" -- 18 categories for Jerseyans who make a difference.
Elizabeth Corruption?: "Bollwage aide resigns abruptly after YouTube video surfaces" -- Video here.

Gov. Christie --
 Driver Vision Tests: "State eyes vision tests every 8 years for drivers"
Pay-to-Play: "Dems around state get help from cash 'wheeled' through little North Jersey boro" -- Can we call it 'the Dumont network'?
Personal Finance: "The very best NJ muni funds"
Tanning Salon Tax: "Proposed tax deals another blow to troubled industry"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernicecovers proposed rate changes at tonight's PMUA hearing, plus links to agendas, and invites potential BOE candidates to check out the ethics requirements first. Olddoc posts a correction from Capt. El-Amin and notes he doesn't favor demotions as a budget reduction device. Maria puts the District's muddle on policy, curriculum and instruction under the magnifying glass. Piv reports on the Mayor's Census 2010 meeting last week. Councilor Storch mmm. Councilor Burney takes on the Administration's 'spend, spend, spend' attitude with relation to the Music in the Plaza concerts. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments as the Council closes in on adopting a budget -- 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 cites the Culture Kitchen on what makes a 'kick-ass candidate'; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts the Letterman-Oprah-Leno Super Bowl ad. What, you haven't seen it? What are you waiting for?; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - February 8. 8 - 9 PM. 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouting: Candlelight Ceremony. Plainfield's Boy Scout Troop 5 will lead a candlelight ceremony in honor of Scouting's 100th anniversary, joining with Scouting supporters throughout New Jersey. (Troop 5 celebrates its own 98th anniversary this year.) Candlelighting will be at 8:30 PM. Light refreshments follow the ceremony. On the steps of City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue. Those interested in Scouting can contact Troop 5 Scoutmaster Carl Foerster at (908) 755-7846 or by email at carloft5@aol.com. The Troop meets Mondays at 7:30 PM at United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (parking in the rear).

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Wednesday - February 10. 10 PM. Fox 5: Arnold Diaz Report on Plainfield Schools situation. So I have been told.

  • 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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