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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Burney favors Rec Commission plan.. Maria learns from former Councilor that audit problems go back many years.. Bernice on Tuesday's Council agenda.. PSN updates PHS football, soccer..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
LaDana Clark:  "Plainfield pastor fighting against homophobia" -- Front page of today's print edition.

7th Congressional District:  " Veteran Lance faces newcome Potosnak" -- Dem challenger is from North Plainfield.
Bridgewater:  "Township hosts tours of its new 'green' municipal complex"
Liberty Science Center:  "42,000-year-old baby woolly mammoth arrives for month-long exhibit"
Newark Police Misconduct:  "Perth Amboy man wins $300K settlement from Newark"  -- Was in jail when police said he committed crimes.
Racial Profiling:  "Author of book on racial profiling to appear at Edison forum"  -- Metuchen-Edison NAACP.
South Orange:  "Performing Arts Center struggles to repay loans from village"
Union County:  "CountyWatchers celebrates first anniversary of 'Union County Citizens Forum'"

The Auditor:  " Dem caught between loyalties in Race to Top; Christie, Stapleton and UMDNJ; McCarthy and Newark police probe"
Tom Moran:  "Why does Lesniak want to kill the mob watchdog at the Port?"
Corruption:  "Vas' promising political career ends with corruption conviction"
Highway Safety:  "Christie fires highway safety director"
Layoffs:  "Layoffs loom for hundreds of Camden workers in wake of state aid cut"
State Pensions:  "Pension 'stampede' adds stress to system" -- Record numbers of retirees.
Supreme Court:  "Free speech shouldn't be allowed to go this far" -- John Farmer on Snyder v. Phelps.

Cell Phone Towers:  " Disguised cell towers spring up across NJ" -- Flagpoles, chimneys, trees, you name it.
Credit Ratings:  "Preventing credit score dings"

 RECENT POSTS: Bernice previews Tuesday council meeeting. Olddoc has family this weekend. Maria learns from former Councilor Donna Vose that audit problems go back to the mid-90s. Councilor Burney continues his publishing blitz by arguing for a Recreation Commission. Plainfield Sports News finds the Cardinals topped by Elizabeth, and Linden over Plainfield in boys soccer. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has some really interesting pix this weekend.


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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - October 10. Noon - 5 PM. Barbecue Fundraiser for Plainfield Area Humane Society. BBQ and other foods, plus music, prizes and raffles. Pet- and animal-related vendors. Tickets: $25/adults, $15/children under 10, $10/entry only (no BBQ). At KC's Korner, 100 Oak Tree Avenue, South Plainfield. Info: Jill at (732) 423-7727 or by email here. PAHS, in addition to caring for and rehabilitating stray, unwanted and abandoned animals, also provides programs on pet care and responsible pet ownership for youth, school, church business and library groups by appointment and at no charge. For more info, visit their website here.
  • Tuesday - October 12. 4 PM. Bobby Flay Book Signing. On you mark, Food Channel addicts! Bobby Flay will sign copies of his new book 'Bobby Flay's Throwdown!' at the Bridgewater Costco, 325 Promenade Blvd., Bridgewater. (Sorry, you must be a Costco member.)
  • Tuesday - October 12. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak on agenda items at beginning of meeting, on any item at end of meeting.
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