CBAC counters critics with list of accomplishments.. Maria on shifting educational paradigms.. Dr. E=MC² offers an AYP primer.. Jackie took two ribbons at the Library photo contest and offers more pix..
- "Hidden Plainfield: Almost off the map"
- "Sens. Lesniak and Weinberg in gay marriage book-signing at McGreevey's today"
Attempted Robbery: "Police kill suspect at NJ motel" -- Ledger | MyFoxNews |
Cardinals Football: "Linden over Plainfield"
Dairy Queen: "Plainfield DQ set to kick off yet another charitable campaign"
Lottery: "Million-dollar lottery ticket sold in Plainfield" -- True. But relevant?
Redistricting: "Census could shift legislative districts toward GOP" -- Weren't we just here 10 years ago?
Trails: "DEP solicits applications for federal trail grants"
Thanksgiving for Vets: "Cafe Vivace hosting free Thanksgiving dinner for vets" -- Donations from many, many area businesses. Vets and families should make reservations by calling (908) 753-4500.
Veterans Day: "Plainfield schedules Veterans Day event"
Garwood: "GOP pushes out mayor and wins council seats"
Newark: "Police union leaders warn against slated demotions"
New Brunswick: "Kairo Kafe, belly dancing, hookahs...and food"
Rahway: "Sewerage authority test scandal-plagued $30M cogeneration plant"
The Auditor: "Sarah Palin: Jets fan or Christie fan?"
Tom Moran: "Democrats on the run"
James Farmer: "Palin and Tea Party stole thunder of state house shits" -- GOP controls most Congressional, state redistricting.
Housing Bill: "Though flawed, Green's bill has a great strength: restoring developer's fees" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Schools Development Authority: "Get moving to improve broken-down schools" -- Editorial, Ledger.
State Commission of Investigation: "Fewer reports, lower profile lead to questions of SCI relevancy"
'Ghost' Advertisements: "Bloomfield redevelopment reveals 1930s ads"
Mortgages: "The pluses and minuses of paying off a mortgage"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice : Budget deliberations on social services. Olddoc offers to open his blog to a guest post on the questions around the recent jobs training grant award. Maria on shifting educational paradigms.The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee counters criticism, listing some of its successes, see CBAC. Dr. E=MC², offers an AYP primer. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts her photo contest pix as a slideshow (she won two ribbons!), plus her regular weekly pix, and recounts a Girl Scout cookies encounter.
Cardinals Football: "Linden over Plainfield"
Dairy Queen: "Plainfield DQ set to kick off yet another charitable campaign"
Lottery: "Million-dollar lottery ticket sold in Plainfield" -- True. But relevant?
Redistricting: "Census could shift legislative districts toward GOP" -- Weren't we just here 10 years ago?
Trails: "DEP solicits applications for federal trail grants"
Thanksgiving for Vets: "Cafe Vivace hosting free Thanksgiving dinner for vets" -- Donations from many, many area businesses. Vets and families should make reservations by calling (908) 753-4500.
Veterans Day: "Plainfield schedules Veterans Day event"
Garwood: "GOP pushes out mayor and wins council seats"
Newark: "Police union leaders warn against slated demotions"
New Brunswick: "Kairo Kafe, belly dancing, hookahs...and food"
Rahway: "Sewerage authority test scandal-plagued $30M cogeneration plant"
The Auditor: "Sarah Palin: Jets fan or Christie fan?"
Tom Moran: "Democrats on the run"
James Farmer: "Palin and Tea Party stole thunder of state house shits" -- GOP controls most Congressional, state redistricting.
Housing Bill: "Though flawed, Green's bill has a great strength: restoring developer's fees" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Schools Development Authority: "Get moving to improve broken-down schools" -- Editorial, Ledger.
State Commission of Investigation: "Fewer reports, lower profile lead to questions of SCI relevancy"
'Ghost' Advertisements: "Bloomfield redevelopment reveals 1930s ads"
Mortgages: "The pluses and minuses of paying off a mortgage"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice : Budget deliberations on social services. Olddoc offers to open his blog to a guest post on the questions around the recent jobs training grant award. Maria on shifting educational paradigms.The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee counters criticism, listing some of its successes, see CBAC. Dr. E=MC², offers an AYP primer. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts her photo contest pix as a slideshow (she won two ribbons!), plus her regular weekly pix, and recounts a Girl Scout cookies encounter.
| 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
- Today - November 7. 2 - 4 PM. Book Signing at Gov. Jim McGreevey's. Mark O'Donnell and Gov. Jim McGreevey host a book signing at their home of 'What's Love Got To Do With It? The Case For Same-Sex Marriage' with Senators Ray Lesniak and Loretta Weinberg. Suggested donation: $25 (includes book and light refreshments). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Grace Episcopal Church. At 1332 Prospect Avenue. Info: Amy Naples, (908) 963-4413.
- Tomorrow - November 8. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Audit & Control, Purchasing. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Tuesday - November 9. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Public Library, City Clerk, Information Technology/Media. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Wednesday - November 10. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Capital Budget, Planning, Economic Development. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. At the main Conference Room, Plainfield Senior Citizens Center, 400 East Front Street. Parking in the lot off East Second Street.
- Friday - November 12. 6:30 PM. Alpha Phi Alpha Wine & Cheese/Art Show & Silent Auction. The brothers of Zeta Nu Lambda chapter, Plainfield, are hosting a wine tasting, art show and silent auction. Featured visual artist is B. Curtis Grayson III. Wine tasting starts promptly at 8:06 PM. Advance tickets: $25/person. Reserve online here.
- Friday - November 12. 7:30 PM. Musical: Bye Bye Birdie. Presented by Rainbow Experience, a Plalinfield multicultural, intergenerational community theater group. Tickets: $15/Adults, $12/Seniors and under 12. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or visit rainbowexpress.wordpress.com/. At United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street.
- Friday thru Sunday, November 12 - 14. Hours vary. Act IV Productions: The Cemetery Club. Ivan Menchell's 1990 comedy about three Jewish widows in NYC whose husbands died in quick succession. Produced by Barbara Van Savage. Tickets: $15. Info, ticket orders: (908) 756-0750. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.)
- Saturday - November 13. 8 AM - 3 PM. Statewide Parent Leader Conference. A day of workshops and networking in support of parents and children. Includes remarks by several members of Gov. Christie's leadership team. Sponsors: NJ Alliance of Family Support Organizations, Parents Anonymous, and the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network. Pre-registration: $90/person. More information and complete conference schedule online here.
- Saturday - November 13. 7:30 PM. Musical: Bye Bye Birdie. Presented by Rainbow Experience, a Plalinfield multicultural, intergenerational community theater group. Tickets: $15/Adults, $12/Seniors and under 12. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or visit rainbowexpress.wordpress.com/. At United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street.
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