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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

CBAC posts its questions on budget and letter to Administration.. Bernice: Bibi says union concessions key to budget progress.. Maria reviews Plainfield's AYP history.. Olddoc reports a possible scam on veterans.. Renata posts an essay by Tim Wise on the recent election outcomes..

Courier Workshop:  "Using Courier's new website to promote groups subject of workshop" -- Mark Spivey and managing editor Paul Grzella will show how to put the new site to work promoting your group's activities. At the Plainfield Public Library, 5:30 PM Nov 16th.

Asm Jerry Green:  "Green's committee advances bill abolishing COAH" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
Library Photo Contest:  "Plainfield library unveils winning photos"

Bell Labs Exhibit:  "Alcatel reopens Bell Labs exhibit in Berkeley Heights"
Elizabeth:  "City looks to replace aging pool with water park"
Linden:  "Incumbent mayor declared winner, recount possibility remains" -- Ledger | Courier |
'Safe Surrender' Program:  "Fugitive surrender program help nearly 4,000 start fresh" -- Photos here. Third largest in country.
Summit:  "Summit police union fights hiring of part-time cops"
Union County:  "2008 death of inmate in County jail results in lawsuit" -- From CountyWatchers.

Gov. Christie:  "DOJ audit shows Christie 'worst' travel-spending US attorney" -- NYTimes | Ledger | Courier |
Educational Facilities Authority:  "New director named for schools bonding authority" -- Ledger | NJ Spotlight |
Hudson Rail Tunnel --
Legislature --
NJ Airspace:  "FAA redesign of metro NYC air will send hundreds more flights over NJ"
OPRA:  "New copy fee law goes into effect today" -- 5¢ per page for photocopies, free for emails.
Wind Power:  "Ratepayer advocate wants to limit cost impact on consumers"

Holocaust:  "RVCC faculty's film on children of Holocaust survivors debuts in NYC"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports last night's budget hearing, notes election results posted by County, student volunteers taping budget hearings. Olddoc reports a possible scam on veterans, and posts correct info on a rumored national cellphone directory. Maria reviews some history and issues with AYP in Plainfield schools. The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee is up and blogging, see CBAC where its letter and questions to the Administration are posted. BOE member Renata Hernandez ponders the recent elections at Standing In The Gap, posting an essay by Tim Wise on the White Right's Recent Temper Tantrum.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Thursday - November 11. 11 AM. Veterans Day Ceremony. This year's ceremony will be preceded by a parade of the colors along East Front Street from Roosevelt Avenue to Richmond Street. Sponsored by the Veterans Alliance, composed of American Legion Post 219, VFW Memorial Post 7474, Retired Veterans Local No. 51, the Womens Auxiliary of Post 219, and the Military Order of the Cooties. The ceremony itself will be held at the Plainfield Senior Center, 400 East Front Street. Info: (908) 753-3310.

  • 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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