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Sunday, September 12, 2010

McWilliams: Ordinances' benefits outweigh Mayor's concerns.. PSN: Plainfield High opens against Phillipsburg.. Bernice: Families of fallen officers recall.. Olddoc on Council agenda.. Burney: City should buy ambulance..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Police Memorial:  "Memorial to four slain officers unveiled" -- Photo gallery here.
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir:  "Plainfield youth choir, mayor plan record-breaking event"
Historic Photo:  "Fourth Street Trolley, taken in late 1890s"
YMCA:  "Plainfield YM to host 'Zumbathon' Sept. 20"
OPRA:  "Christie signs bill restricting fees to cost of copying"
Grantwriters Worshop:  "'Getting to the source' workshop for nonprofits sponsored by Freeholders"

Rahway:  "Grant helps Rahway fill vacant stores with art"
Union County Freeholders:  "Republican ticket sets sights on freeholder seats"
Union County 'MusicFest':  "CountyWatchers videos of musical extravaganza"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie targets state worker health insurance next"
The Auditor:  "Musical law enforces; Angry tweeting; Unconventional Dems"

9/11 Memorials:  "Hundreds attend in Middletown, which lost 37" | "Statewide observances"
Hudson River Tunnel:  "NJ stops work on tunnel; feds say overrun could be $1B"
NJ Supreme Court:  "As court begins fall term, big questions are on docket"
Weights & Measures:  "NJ officials protect consumers from scammers, cheats" -- Does that pound of ground beef really weigh 1 pound?

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reports the Police Memorial dedication and family members' remarks; remembers 9/11. Olddoc outlines some of Monday's Council agenda; should prove an interesting meeting. Maria finds a new meaning for 'ATM'. Piv on gangs: time for a truce? Jerry reports on Clark's educational plan, thanks them for the treatment he received. Bo on the 22nd notes former President Bush in surprise welcome to returning soldiers. Councilor Mapp on portable speed humps as a possibility citywide. Councilor Storch demands Jerry cease-and-desist in smearing Bridgeway. Councilor Burney, apparently giving up on Solaris, wants City to fund an ambulance. Councilor McWilliams takes up the Mayor's veto of the F.A.I.R. ordinances recently passed, and why the benefits outweigh the Mayor's objections. Plainfield Sports News finds PHS opening against Phillipsburg, not happily.

Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger holds Cory Storch up as an exemplar of public service; Nat Singleton, energized by Jerry Green's misinformation, is blogging at Dumbed Down America, where South Park's Eric Hartman gives Gov. Christie some needed advice; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap posts a 9/11 thought, and art from friends supporting her in a back-and-forth; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective where she posts a call to support the HERITAGE Choir Guinness double challenge; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts her fab weekend pix, including some Elizabeth shots (from jury duty?); and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.

Besides the news on the front page of the Plainfield Public Schools website, there are three blogs concerned with the schools: Vashon Hill, president of the Leadership Project of Jefferson and Cook schools blogs at A Student's Prospective, has posted pix from school's opening; and two teacher blogs: Dr. E=MC², points to involving young people in solving the gang problem (and critiques the Mayor's 'simplistic' Town Hall gambit); and Eye on Plainfield Schools. Some of the bloggers who took a summer break are back scribbling!

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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.

  • Tomorrow - September 13. 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.

  • Tuesday - September 14. 8 PM. Board of Ed Work/Study Meeting. At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.

  • Wednesday - September 15. 6 - 8 PM. Seminar: Empowering Women for Homeownership. A free seminar for women exploring home ownership. Topics covered include: Credit (it doesn't have to be perfect), Cash (you don't have to have a lot) and Help (there are grants available). Sponsored by and located at ERA Queen City Realty, 310 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. Free, but reserve a seat by calling Diann Kirby now at (90) 377-0025.

  • Thursday - September 16. 10:30 AM - Noon. Grief and Loss Workshops. The Family Success Center at Homefirst is sponsoring a six-week workshop series for those dealing with grief and loss. The facilitator is Lisa Athan, MA, founder and executive director of Grief Speaks (www.griefspeaks.com/). Session will take place at Homefirst, 905 Watchung Avenue (corner of East 9th Street). Space is limited, to reserve your seat, contact Agness McLean, Director of the Family Success Center at (908) 743-4002 x26.

  • Thursday - September 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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