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Friday, October 1, 2010

Burney: Budget to be introduced Monday.. Maria: More info on Sunday's ShotSpotter town hall.. Olddoc on the fine art of scheduling meetings.. Bernice: Flagpole down!, plus downtown pix.. PSN: High school football rankings, Week 4..

Budget:  "Plainfield sets dates for introduction of budget"
Blessing of Animals:  "FOSH organizes pet event"
Fire:  "Plainfield fire displaces six, leaves man in critical condition"
PHS Football:   "Ledger: Union County picks for the weekend"
Tri-County Red Cross:  "Plainfield Red Cross chapter set to benefit from mayors' 'bails'"
Spivey Blog:  "From the photo archives" -- Haunting photo by blogger and photo buff Jackie Schnoop.
State Aid:  "NJ towns race to ace efficiency test needed for state funds"

Hospitals:  "Newton Memorial agrees to merge with Summit, Morristown hospitals"
Newark Bears:  "Under new owner, hope to switch to Can-Am league"
South Plainfield:  "Board of Ed places Superintendent Negron on administrative leave"
Stamler Police Academy:  "Ceremony to honor fallen Union County officers"
Union County:  "A citizen gets a response to MusicFest costs request" -- From CountyWatchers.

Gov. Christie:  "Christie talks teacher merit pay, privatizing charter schools" -- Ledger | Courier | NJSpotlight | PolNJ |
Legislature --
Sen. Menendez:  "Obama comments on Menendez' immigration reform bill"
Port Authority:  "Christie nominates Samson, former AG, for agency chair"
'Race to Top' Flap:  "Senate grants subpoena power to committee" -- Ledger | Courier |
RU Suicide --
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the fallen City Hall flagpole, plus pix around town and a mantis for Rebecca. Maria posts more info on Sunday's ShotSpotter town hall. Olddoc is relieved the budget is being presented, even if the Clerk's office can't figure out how to schedule a special meeting. Councilor Burney notes the budget will be introduced at Monday's meeting. Plainfield Sports News posts the Week 4 rankings for the mid-state 39 high school football teams.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • DEADLINE TODAY . 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 October. 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.

  • [NOTE LOCATION, HOURS CHANGE] Tomorrow - October 2. 9 AM - 6 PM. 10 AM - 4 PM. H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir Guinness Challenge Rally. Donovan Soumas' famed Gospel choir is trying to break two Guinness world records: largest Gospel choir and most persons signing song at same time. Billed as 'A Rally for Peace in our Communities', is sponsored by the City of Plainfield among other. Registration: $10. Flyer says 'no singing or signing experience necessary'. Location CHANGED to City Hall Plaza from Cedar Brook Park. Rain or shine.

  • Tomorrow - October 2. 10 AM - 3 PM. Fire Prevention Fair. The Plainfield Fire Division's annual fire prevention and education event, with games and giveaways. At the North Avenue Plaza, between Watchung Avenue and Gavett Place. Info: (908) 753-3448. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - October 2. 1 - 4 PM. Cathedral International's Fall Fest. Music, dance, food and fun -- including special guests, storytelling, games and vendors. At MLK Plaza at the YWCA, East Front and Church Streets. Info: (732) 826-5293 x1900. FREE.

  • Sunday - October 3. 1:30 PM. FOSH Celebration of Animals. One of Plainfield pet lovers' favorite events, featuring treats and blessings for all kinds of pets from local religious and spiritual traditions, plus coffee and cake for the pets' human friends. Sponsored by Friends of Sleepy Hollow. At Leland Avenue Park, adjacent to Cook School. FREE.

  • Sunday - October 3. 2 - 4 PM. Exhibit: Plainfield is Hot! Plainfield Fire Division History & Heroes. Opening of a new exhibit with photos, artifacts and a video on Plainfield's dedicated 'always ready' firefighters. Special treat: Visit of a restored 1923 American-LaFrance fire engine owned by a Plainfield resident. Exhibit runs Sundays through Nov. 30. At the Drake House, East Front Street and Plainfield Avenue. Info: (908) 755-5831.

  • Sunday - October 3.  4 PM. Town Hall Meeting on ShotSpotter Technology Proposal. Led by residents of the West End Heights neighborhood, this is a community-wide town hall meeting to present questions and concerns about the Administration's proposal to bond for a gunshot-spotting technology. Residents have been concerned that not enough information has been made available and have questions about the purpose, cost-effectiveness and impact of the proposal on Plainfield's neighborhoods. Council members and the Mayor have been invited. At Clinton School, West 4th Street and Clinton Avenue (parking off Clinton Avenue).

  • Sunday - October 3.  5 - 11 PM. Viewing for Isidro Leonardo, murdered cabbie. The wife and family of murdered cabbie will receive friends and well-wishers at the Plainfield Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street.

  • CALENDAR DOWN TEMPORARILY. My main computer crashed, am working on backup machine. Guess where the calendar is? Guess who forgot to back it up? Am rebuilding. You can email me items at dandamon at comcast dot net. Thanks. -- Dan.
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