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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Olddoc: Burney confusing; BOE flimflams Maria?.. Maria: Plainfield, Perth Amboy school salaries compared.. Cable TV Board: Council approves policies/procedures.. PSN: QCBL's 10U and 12U open season with wins..


BOARD OF ED SURPRISE? Will there be a walk-on item to hire Dr. Garnell Bailey tonight? 8 PM, PHS Auditorium correction - EMERSON SCHOOL.

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Accident:  "Police investigating accident that left Scotch Plains youth severely injured"
Board of Ed:  "Former administrator sues district, claiming retaliation"
Gangs:  "Jury finds suspected gang members guilty in 2008 stabbing" -- Courier | Ledger |
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir:  "10,000 Voices: Join the Peace Rally"
Jail Break:  "Plainfield police searchy for escaped burglary suspect"
Schools:  "Plainfield schools get $3.3M federal money to save jobs" -- Courier | Ledger | -- List here (PDF).

Kenilworth:  "When Kenilworth was a college town: Upsala College days revisited"
UCIA:  "County authority bonding money to jumpstart Elizabeth hotel"

Christie/Legislature:  "Statehouse confrontations highlight increasing tension with Dems"
Board of Public Utilities:  "BPU relocation plans meet stiff opposition" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Business:  "Christie uses Coca-Cola groundbreaking to share business initiatives"
Corruption:  "Day 3 of Vas trial focuses on property, disclosure" -- Ledger | Courier |
Hudson Rail Tunnel --
...News:  "Officials consider using tunnel money to help transportation fund"
...Impact:  "Morris County waits for review of project"Income Tax:  "Christie wants to lower income tax to stimulate economy"
Legislature:  "Senate fails to override veto of family planning funds"
'Race to Top' Flap:  "Christie reaches compromise on documents"  -- Ledger | Gannett |
School Choice:  "New interdistrict choice plan excludes parochial, private school students"

Energy-Saving Vehicles:  "New breed is sleek, streamlined and electric" -- From NJ Spotlight.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice suggests facts should guide Council's ShotSpotter decision. Olddoc comments on Councilor Burney's posts on his vote, thinks Board of Ed has flim-flammed Maria on executive session minutes, and posts pix of great-grandkids at White House. Maria compares Plainfield and Perth Amboy school salaries. Cable TV Board notes their policies/procedures were passed by the Council unanimously. Plainfield Sports News finds QCBL's 10U and 12U teams open Fall season with wins. Vashon Hill, president of the Leadership Project of Jefferson and Cook schools blogs at A Student's Perspective, posts the 2010-11 leadership project's members. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, finds it's almost TAR (The Amazing Race) time.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • CALL FOR ENTRIES (Deadline October 1). 5th ANNUAL LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. 'East Side, West Side, All Around the Town' is the theme for this year's Plainfield Public Library photography contest. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter up to five (5) photographs of contemporary images of Plainfield. Entries will make up an exhibit which will open in October with a reception and awards presentation. All entries become a part of the Library's extensive photographic record of Plainfield life. Entry forms are available at the Library or online at the Library website (here). The contest is jointly sponsored each year by the Library and the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Info: (908) 757-1111 x136.

  • Through September. During regular hours. Annual Library Book Sale. Book sale coordinator Mary Ellen Rogan announces the Plainfield Public Library's largest book sale ever -- with over 6,000 books on all subjects. In these times of severe budget pressures, proceeds of the sale will be more important than ever  in supporting Library programs -- including Children's Services, Adult Literacy and Local History. Open to the public at no charge. In the pool area on the lower level at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.

  • Today - September 21. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At the PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome. BOARD OF ED SURPRISE? Will there be a walk-on item to hire Dr. Garnell Bailey tonight? 8 PM, PHS Auditorium - correction - EMERSON SCHOOL.

  • Tomorrow - September 22. 8 AM. Market Research for Small Business Workshop. Keeping abreast of what your competition is up to, and the external factors affecting your business can be challenging. This free workshop will take up how market research can help you grow your business and how to do it on a meager budget. Sponsored by UCEDC and the Union Twp. Chamber of Commerce. At UCEDC, Liberty Hall Corporate Center, 1085 Morris Avenue, 5th Floor, Union. To register, call (908) 688-2777 or email info@unionchamber.com. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - September 22. 7 PM. United Way Community Council Meeting. The Plainfield community council meets to discuss the kickoff of the Fall campaign, plan for the annual Maidens In May house tour and explore other initiatives. At the Plainfield Area YMCA, 518 Watchung Avenue (corner of East 6th Street; parking in the rear). Info: Jeff Scheckner, (908) 353-7171 x138 or jeff.scheckner@uwguc.org.

  • Tomorrow - September 22. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - September 24. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Thursday - September 24. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind  behind building. Public welcome.

  • Saturday - September 25. 9 AM - 1 PM. Annual Fall Fishing Derby. The annual fishing event, with a prize for Biggest Fish. The Lake will be stocked with Channel Catfish and Small Mouth Bass. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Cedar Brook Park Lake. Info: (908) 753-3097. RAIN DATE: October 2.

  • Saturday - September 25. 9 AM. Plainfield Y-to-Y Bike Ride. This motorcycle fun ride sponsored by the Plainfield YMCA will help send local kids to summer camp. The ride departs the Plainfield Y for YMCA Camp Mason in Hardwick, where participants will share a (provided) lunch. Registration: $25/biker, $15/passenger. Proceeds benefit the Plainfield YMCA Summer Day Camp scholarships. Info: (908) 756-6060 or email pnelson@plainfieldy.org. RAIN DATE: October 9.s

  • Saturday - September 25. 10 AM. Dedication of Joe Black Baseball Field at Hub Stine. Join with Board of Ed, city officials and members of Joe Black's family for the dedication of the baseball field at the Hub Stine complex in memory of Black, the first African American to pitch in a World Series game. At the Hub Stine Complex, Randolph Road, across from Muhlenberg. More info on the District's website here. FREE.

  • Saturday - September 25. 7 PM. Plainfield Symphony 91st Season Kickoff: Master Class with Jamie Bernstein. This is going to be a real treat -- Lenny Bernstein's daughter Jamie will lead this interactive lecture/performance looking at how three American composers borrowed (and stole?) from others both to pay homage to them and to show off their own uniqueness. Composers Lenny Bernstein, Aaron Copland and Charles Ives are the subjects. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Tickets: $45 reserved seating, $25 general admission. Info: (908) 561-5140 or  www.plainfieldsymphony.org/ (tickets can be purchased online). At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries).

    Martinis & More, Symphony After-Party. Attendees are invited at 9:00 PM to the after-party at the home of Craig Bowman and John Stewart, where Jamie Bernstein will be a special guest. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. $50/person, payable at the door. At 308 West 8th Street (parking at Higgins Home for Funerals, 8th & Madison).
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