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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Burney: ShotSpotter, Budget 'updates'.. Olddoc chides Administration over ShotSpotter.. Maria: Budget not to be presented?.. Storch: Common-sense on ShotSpotter proposal..

Cardinals:  "Huge Cardinal win over Union" -- Photo gallery here.
Drake House:  "Historic exhibition on Plainfield's Fire Division begins Sunday"
H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir:  "Plainfield Gospel choir aims to beat world record" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Ledger has video, both have photos -- Courier here; Ledger here.
McGreevey:  "Issues raised by Rutgers suicide resonate with former governor" -- 'At a time of his own choosing'? He was being blacmailed.
Road Paving:  "Union County road improvements under way" -- I believe they mean Green Brook Park Drive.

Essex County Labor Contracts:  "First Essex union agrees to new pact" -- Net: 3% over 3 years (1.5, 1.5, 0); will this become the model?
Paper Mill Playhouse:  "Hairspray: Plus-size show gets slimmer backdrop"
Pet Licenses:  "Middlesex Boro hikes dog, cat license fees"
Roselle:  "Dansereau wants to crack down and limit bar hours"
South Plainfield:  "Board of Ed moves toward superintendent's removal"
Union County:  "Union County Citizens Forum, 9/30" | "Union County EMS"  -- Two videos from CountyWatchers.
Woodbridge:  "New community center bridges generation gap" -- Plainfield chose not to build an age-diverse community center.

The Auditor:  "Just can't stay away from politics; Enter Lesniak; Paperless Senate?"
Gambling: "Christie aides recommend looser casino policies"
Lobbying:  "Powerful lobbyist who toured country with Christie says trip was 'personal', not political" -- Yeah, right.
Prison Re-Entry:  "Rutgers to aid re-entry of federal inmates into society"
'Smart' Meters:  "Regulators stymie 'smart meter' program over cost concerns"-- PSE&G plans are on hold.

Glenn Beck Tour --
Foreclosures:  "Foreclosures slow as document flaws emerge"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews yesterday's H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir event, plus a slidehow, notes today's blessing(s) of animals. Olddoc chides the Administration for thinking it could 'withdraw' an ordinance the Council has taken up, plus more. Maria also notes Council may not get budget tomorrow night.... Councilor Burney thinks the ShotSpotter proposal is now moot. Councilor Storch has questions, warnings on ShotSpotter proposal. Plainfield Sports News goes behinds the scenes with Spartans GM Charmaine Ambrose-Moss. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts a Vincent pic -- Jackie's been sick all week we learn, feel better soon, Jackie!!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Through October. During regular hours. Annual Library Book Sale. The Book sale is officially over, but about 1,000 remaining items are available for FREE in the pool area on the lower level at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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).

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - October 4. 7:30 PM. Special City Council Meeting: Budget & Layoff Plan. The Administration presents the proposed FY2011 Budget and a proposed layoff plan to the Council. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entrance in the rear of City Hall.

  • Tomorrow - October 4. 7:30 PM. Regular City Council Agenda Meeting. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entrance in the rear of City Hall.

  • 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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