Maria puzzles over CFO job description and why Plainfield hasn't one, plus question of org chart.. Olddoc wrestles the Dragon.. Bernice pictures her fav Seattle parks.. Cable Advisory Board: Station is up and running..
Board of Ed --
- News: "Plainfield schools announce 'state of the district'"
- Superintendent: "Embattled Gallon on verge of settlement with schools" -- What will the cost be of breaking his contract?
Mayor Robinson-Briggs: "Plainfield mayor tackles crime, radio payments at community conference"
Plainfield Area EBONY: "Police association, salon hosting joint coat giveaway"
Queen City Academy: "Gov. Christie gives political advice to Plainfield 8th-grader"
Schools: "PAAAS music students sing along with Jessica Simpson"
Mortgage Scam: "Woodbridge man arrested in $7M mortgage scam"
Newark --
Plainfield Area EBONY: "Police association, salon hosting joint coat giveaway"
Queen City Academy: "Gov. Christie gives political advice to Plainfield 8th-grader"
Schools: "PAAAS music students sing along with Jessica Simpson"
Mortgage Scam: "Woodbridge man arrested in $7M mortgage scam"
Newark --
- Police: "ACLU alleges police misconduct more widespread than previously reported"
- Schools: "Newark schools partner with PSE&G to develop 'green' curriculum" -- From NJ Spotlight.
North Plainfield --
- Fire Department: "Fire Department dons pink for breast cancer awareness"
- Fugitive: "Two NJ killings investigated as possible bias crimes" -- CNN | Ledger | -- One wanted in connection with Maplewood murder is a North Plainfield man.
Rahway: "Mayoral candidates differ on best way to city's future" -- Ledger | Courier |
Somerset County: "Geoffrey Soriano sworn in as new county prosecutor"
Gov. Christie --
Somerset County: "Geoffrey Soriano sworn in as new county prosecutor"
Gov. Christie --
- 'Tool Kit': "Dems make substitution in arbitration rules" -- Ledger | Courier | PolNJ |
- Town Hall: "Christie, in Scotch Plains, ups pressure on Dems for reform" -- Ledger | Courier |
Corruption: "Toms River superintendent announces abrupt retirement after corruption arrest"
Hudson Rail Tunnel --
Hudson Rail Tunnel --
- News: "Christie extends deadline" | "Federal cost overrun figures lower than Christie cites"
- Costs: "Dems want cost overrun numbers on eve of tunnel decision" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Legislature: "Nearly one third of NJ lawmakers hold another elected office or public job"
Supremes: "Top NJ court to decide if deep cuts in school aid violate earlier Abbott rulings" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Supremes: "Top NJ court to decide if deep cuts in school aid violate earlier Abbott rulings" -- From NJ Spotlight.
RECENT POSTS: Bernice pictures her two fav Seattle parks. Olddoc wrestles the Dragon, and will be a little late this morning. Maria puzzles over CFO job description and why Plainfield hasn't got one. Cable TV Advisory Board post comes true: the cable station is up and running.
| BERNICE: PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - October 23. 10 AM - 2 PM. Annual AKA Free Clothing Giveaway. The Theta Phi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosts its annual free clothing giveaway, featuring a wide selection of nice clothing items for men, women and children. At the YWCA, 232 East Front Street (corner of Church Street). FREE.
- Tomorrow - October 23. 10 AM - 3 PM. Community Scrapbooking and Memory Making Event. Bring your favorite photos and learn how to tell your story. Albums and multi-cultural supplies will be available for purchase. A scrapping share-and-swap table will be available. Featured vendor: 'Creative Memories'. Complimentary refreshments provided. Info: Ms. Edwards-Clark, (908) 753-3097. FREE ENTRY.
- Sunday - October 24. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: 12th Annual Young Artists Showcase. Glimpse the future of classical music through the talents of these five young artists: (Voice) Anna Dugan, (Cello) Sophia Bacelur, and (Piano) Audrey Luo, Kevin Jang and Connie Wang. Tickets: $20, $15/Senior, $5/Students. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot). Info (908) 756-2468 or crescentconcerts.org/.
- Monday - October 25. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition. Meeting at duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to building at the rear of the campus complex.
- Tuesday - October 26. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Wednesday - October 27. 5 PM Sharp. Community Basketball Trip: Nets vs. Pistons. Bus leaves City Hall parking lot at 5 PM and returns at 11 PM. Tickets are first come, first served with a limit of two (2) per household. $55/person includes game ticket and transportation. Info and purchases at the Division of Recreation, City Hall Annex (510 Watchung Avenue) or call (908) 73-3097.
- Wednesday - October 27. 7 PM. League of Women Voters Candidate Forum. Celebrating 90 years of electoral and community activism, the Plainfield chapter's candidate forum features candidates for Plainfield City Council - Ward 1: Bill Reid (D) and Sean Alfred (R) and Wards 2/3 at- large: Rebecca Williams (D) and Jim Pivnichny (R). At Emerson Community School, East 3rd Street at Emerson Avenue.
- Wednesday - October 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Thursday - October 28. 7:00 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Friday - October 29. 6 PM. Division of Recreation Halloween Party. The annual kids Halloween party includes costume contest, prizes, snacks, candy and lots of fun. The event provides a safe and fun environment for children ages 5 - 10. Parents MUST accompany children. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Info: (908) 753-3097.
- Saturday - October 30. 7 PM. Boys & Girls Club Casino Night Benefit. Join supporters of all the Union County Boys & Girls Clubs for their first annual casino night. Entry gives you $200 in play money, casino games, food and an open bar. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, prizes to win and music throughout the evening. Tickets: $100/person. At Twin Brooks Country Club, Watchung. Info: Alan Kornblum at (908) 687-7976 x4, or email akornblum@bgcuc.org.
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