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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Olddoc: Roads, residency requirement.. Renata answers community questions.. Piv: Upside of Mapp proposal.. Bernice finds a comb-out candidate..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Administration: "Plainfield fills IT position, continues search for two others"
Boys Basketball: "Plainfield vs. Columbia, today"
Census 2010: "Census is coming; here are the ten questions asked"
NJT: "Exec says NJT readies fare boost, service cuts" -- 'Every line will face cuts'.
Talking While Driving: "NJ police have issued 225,000 citations" -- At least one in Plainfield.

Developer Scam?: "Grant program for developers susceptible of abuse" -- Editorial, Courier.
Newark Corruption: "Ex-Booker aide implicates mayor's for staff chief"
Potholes: "Budget-strapped towns rush to repair rampant potholes"
Tax-Evasion: "Prosectuor drops charges against restaurant owner" -- After State's witness says figures 'unreliable'.
Union County: "3-time DWI county employee given 24/7 vehicle privilege" -- From CountyWatchers.
Vote Fraud: "Essex County employee admits submitting phony absentee ballots" -- Ruiz campaign.
Watchung Arts Center: "'Sticks and Stones' exhibit explores childhood mantra"

2012 Senate Race: "Poll has Kean, Menendez in dead heat for 2012 race"
Affordable Housing: "Lesniak proposes to revise affordable housing regulations" -- Asm Green's hearing is today, 2 pm.
Congressional Redistricting: "NJ Dems huddle on redistricting strategies"
Pensions: "Christie wants part-time employees out of pension system"
NJ Ass'n of Counties: "Lobbying group's exec annoounces retirement after spending criticism"
NJ Sports Authority: "Audit sought by lawmakers amid mounting debt"
Triclosan: "Area businesses say they won't use or sell products with Triclosan" -- Anti-bacterial in handwashes has issues.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice posts some great pix (that would be some comb-out is all I gotta say). Olddoc has further news from the Council meeting (roads, residency requirement), provides a tax-increase timeline, and awaits a weeked of 'Oh Hell!' Maria reminds us the state investigation's findings will be read at a BOE meeting (if and when), promises a response to Dan's post, and has some fun with a non-transfer to Plainfield from Hoboken (I was thinking they were reciprocating for getting Wenson-Maier?). Piv notes the upside of Mapp's proposal not to wait on state aid figure for budgeting. Bo on the 22nd posts a transcript (via 'Mish') of Christie's austerity speech, and a timeline of Congressional 'reconciliation' votes. Plainfield Sports News finds PHS boys starting their state tourney march.

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 takes up several questions from the community, including contract negotiations, gifted/talented program and more; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - 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 Barack 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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