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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Maria documents certification issue is longstanding.. Olddoc at Council to bitter non-end.. Mapp: The 'con' in Connolly.. Burney on core services..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Board of Ed --
 Assemblyman Green: "Green's committee sets affordable housing hearing" -- Thursday.
Library: "Plainfield Library combs through massive photo collection" -- 85,000 images donated by Courier News.
PMUA: "A new lesson: Authorities wasteful spending can be controlled" -- Sunday editorial, Courier; finally online.
Rotary 'Students of the Month': "Plainfield, North Plainfield students receive awards"
Robbery: "Cab driver robbed in Rahway by fare picked up in Plainfield"
Letter: "Obama's citizenship shouldn't be an issue" -- Plainfielder Eloise Bryant Tinley.

7th Congressional District: "North Plainfield Dem to run for Lance's seat in House"
Hospitals: "St. Mary's in Passaic survives bankruptcy proceeding"
Lesniak on BankAmericano: "Lesniak OpEd - PolitickerNJ" -- Explains insider loans, avoids explaining regulatory criticism.
Perth Amboy: "Dem committee to screen candidates to replace incumbents"
Public Worker Payouts: "New Brunswick to pay $1.4M to six retiring employees"

Christie Appointments: "Senate panel approves Schundler as education chief"
Sen. Menendez: "Appeals court to hear group's Menendez recall case today"
NJEA vs. Christie: "Two powerhouses doing battle" -- Profile, timeline and stats on NJEA.
Pension Referendum --
 Postal Service: "USPS seeks to reduce delivery to 5 days per week" -- I can remember the postman coming twice a day.
Unemployment Fund: "Menendez: NJ unemployment fund will not be bailed out by feds"
'Wiseguy' Ticket Bust: "A scheme that beat you to the best tickets"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice has a platterful of news coming. Olddoc stayed at Council to the bitter non-end (11:30, after which they went back into executive session). Maria finds documentation the the certifications issue is longstanding, way beyond the two currently at issue. Bo on the 22nd points out Christie scrutiny of hundreds of boards and authorities. Councilor Mapp finds the 'con' in Connolly: jeopardizing tenants' health and safety. Councilor Burney opens a discussion on what are core services for local government and invites all to chime in.

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 post her campaign flyer (No. 1); Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - March 3. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

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

  • Saturday - March 6. 11 AM - 1 PM. 'Black Collectibles House Tour' and Brunch. Sit down to a sumptuous Champagne Brunch after Exploring a Plainfield collector's extensive Black memorabilia, displayed throughout her gracious home -- including a 'shrine to Barck Obama'. Proceeds benefit the National Council of Negro Women. Address; 679 Sheridan Avenue. Tickets: $25 (advance only; there will be no ticket sales at the door). Tickets: Diann (908) 377-0025 or Mecca (917) 326-0738.

  • Saturday - March 6. 7 PM. 'Chat With Charles' | 8 PM. Concert. Plainfield Symphony: Russian Nights - Prokofiev and Shostakovich. Winners of the Young Pianists of NJ competition are featured: Senior Doris Lee of Warren will play Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2 (3rd movement) and 8th-grader Sean Lee, of Darien, CT, will perform Prokofiev's Piano Concert No. 1. The evening concludes with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5. Music Director Charles Prince will give a talk on the evening's program at 7:00 PM in the Chapel, free with your concert ticket. The Plainfield Symphony performs at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking at Swain's or on 1st Place.) Tickets available at the door: $45 reserved; $25/general admission, $15/seniors and students. 12 and under free. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the PSO website at www.plainfieldsymphony.org/.

  • Saturday - March 6. Following the PSO Concert. Plainfield Symphony Society: Conductor's Circle Party. This year's party honors Greg Haworth and Mary Burgwinkle, longtime supporters of the PSO. A sumptuous Russian-style buffet with open bar will be hosted by Randy and Lesley Rogers at their home, 910 Charlotte Road. Admission: $45/person. Contact Brenda Anderson at (908) 757-5363.

  • Sunday - March 7. 1 - 4 PM. Celebrating Women's History Month: Women Artists: Lives and Work. New Jersey artist and educator (she teaches at du Cret) Joan Arbeiter has mounted two exhibitions at the Drake House, running through May 2. At this opening reception, Ms. Arbeiter will gallery talks about her work at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The Drake House is at 602 West Front Street, at the foot of Plainfield Avenue. Info: (908) 755-5831 or the Museum's website drakehousemuseum.tripod.com/.

  • Sunday - March 7. 3 PM. Benefit Concert: Edwin Lopez and Ron Thayer, Piano and Organ. Celebrated local musicians present a benefit concert of rarely heard music of Bach, Clementi, Brahms, Schumann and others. Proceeds benefit the CECA Musical Arts Program. Sponsor: Crescent Educational and Cultural Association. Tickets: $20/$25 at the door, Seniors $15, Students $5. Info: (908) 756-2468 or crescentconcerts.org/. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Snow Date: March 21.
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