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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Maria posts Burney's ordinance proposal online, ponders City's purchasing problem history.. Burney posts 10 cost-cutting ideas, with caveats.. Renata has been CUBEd.. PSN posts high school football rankings, week 5.. Dr. E=MC² has a confusing post on district letting kids down..

Andrea Kee:  "Peace, I want to see it everywhere...especially in Plainfield"
Neighborhood House:  "Volunteers help build playground for preschoolers" -- A KaBOOM! project, East Front & Westervelt.
North Plainfield Rescue Squad:  "Borough's rescue squad back in business" -- Had been sidelined after pot bust of two members, Plainfield residents.
[Marc Dashield]:  "Montclair fails to adopt budget, again"

6th Congressional District Race:  "Poll: Pallone a little ahead of Little" -- PolNJ | Ledger | NJNewsrm |
Firefighter Contracts:  "Sprinfield firefighters agree to 1-year wage freeze"
Gilbert & Sullivan:  "'Patience' comes to Union's YMHA Oct. 24" -- This one's for you, DG!
Police Promotions:  "Wayne cop sues, claiming unjust denial of promotion"
Rutgers Suicide:  "Authorities subpoena emails regarding Clementi's complaint of webcam spying"
Sodexo Workers:  "Highland Park workers strike for right to unionize" -- Plainfield Schools contract food services with Sodexo.
Union County --
BPU:  "Utilities board considers rollback of energy surcharges on big business" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Government Consolidation:  "A bold plan needed" -- Jun Choi plan criticizes Christie's timidity.
Hudson River Tunnel:  "Christie ready to pull plug on rail tunnel" -- PolNJ | Daily Record |
Medical Marijuana:  "NJ releases highly anticipated rules"
Mortgage Modifications:  "Wells Fargo settles with state, agrees to modify 900 loans" -- Deceptive marketing of ARMs.
'Race to Top' Flap:  "Schundler blasts Christie's handling of application" -- Wall Street Journal | Ledger |
Willa Spicer:  "Deputy education commissioner announces her departure" -- 'Time to move on'.
Stun Guns:  "AG will announce less restrictive rules on police use of stun guns"
Tax Delinquents:  "NJ to revert to publicly naming, shaming biggest delinquents"
UMDNJ:  "Christie names trauma center after late Eric Munoz"

Stink Bugs:  "Hunterdon man invents trap you can make" -- Penn State info (here) trumps Rutgers (here).

RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds LWV kept her from BOA. Olddoc may post later today, then has family for 4 days. That means Oh Hell!. Maria on City's purchasing problems' history and posts Burney's ordinance proposal online. Councilor Burney cites 10 cost-cutting ideas from the Citizens Campaign. Rebecca Williams' Confessions, says don't forget Library grounds cleanup Saturday AM. BOE member Renata Hernandez at Standing In The Gap, comes up for air and advises she's been CUBEd. I admit Dr. E=MC² confuses me; now the system is letting the kids down -- and here I thought the blog told us the leadership had it all worked out. Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On, put up her Survivor: Nicarague blog party post. Plainfield Sports News reports on high school football's mid-state 39 week 5 ratings.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - October 7. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Today thru Saturday - October 7-9. Hours vary. New Jersey Black Issues Conference. The must-do event for all concerned with issues affecting New Jersey's African American community. Workshops, seminars, panel discussions, networking events. This year's theme: Strengthening Families and Building Community. On-site registration: $150/adult, $55/under 18 and Senior. At the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. Info: (973) 824-7463.

  • Saturday - October 9. 9 AM - 2:30 PM. Hispanic Health Fair. The annual health fair offers free testing for: vision; colorectal cancer screening; Pap and breast exams; hypertension; circulation; bone density; HIV; and blood sugar and cholesterol (last two can only be done if fasting). Mini-lectures in Spanish. Refreshments, music, face painting, medical consults. Sponsored by the Coalition of Hispanic Physicians. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot). FREE.

  • Saturday - October 9. 10 AM - Noon. Library Grounds Community Cleanup. Come out and support Plainfield's wonderful library. Volunteers meet on library steps at 9:45 AM. Gloves, rakes and bags will be provided. Both parking lots and the ground will be cleaned, raked and swept. Sponsored by the New Democrats political club. Info: Rebecca Williams, (908) 448-6268 or by email here.

  • Sunday - 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. 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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