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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Olddoc notes Dornoch crops up at Council three times; Laddie retiring.. Bernice reports CFO and Admin/Finance director slots filled; Special meeting next Monday.. Maria: Reasons for hope for schools.. PSN finds Isaiah Gill still making mark in track and field..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
BREAKING: Council:  "Two key positions filled as three vacancies open up"
Council:  "Plainfield council set for eventful evening" -- It was indeed; check back later for Spivey's coverage.
Craft Fair:  "First Unitarian Society prepping for annual holiday craft fair"
duCret Art School:  "duCret set to host annual miniatures art show"
Dudley House:  "Plainfield halfway house reopens following management switch"
Incubator Jobs Program:  "Plainfield officials trying to sort out funding problems"
Mayor's 'Emergency Summit':  "Mayor hopes to confront fears of working with police"
Plainfield In The Movies:  "Spivey on shooting 'The Messenger'" -- With a nod to Bernice Paglia.
PMUA:  "PMUA gets involved in holiday collection drive"
Using the Courier's 'Microsite':  "A model contributor finds benefit in Plainfield microsite" -- Courier editor Paul Grzella on YMCA board member Lamar Mackson, Jr's experience.

Community Food Bank of NJ:  "As holidays near, food bank coordinates donations across NJ"
Newark:  "Police director details restructuring effort as layoffs loom"
North Plainfiedl:  "Search on for man in fedora who robbed Wachovia bank"
Sen. Nick Scutari:  "Scutari and Kyrillos war on floor of Senate"
Tax Revaluation:  "Court orders Monroe to conduct revaluation, last done in 1993"

Airport Screenings:  "Christie joins critics of airport screenings"
Budgets:  "Nutley holds line on taxes, but lays off 20 - including 5 cops"
Bullying:  "Lawmakers overwhelmingly approve bullying bill" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Energy:  "Controversial bill putting consumers on hook for construction costs passes Senate"
Medical Marijuana:  "Assembly puts pressure on Christie, Senate stalls" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Subway to Secaucus:  "Christie would help fund extension of No. 7 to NJ" -- Wall Street Journal | Ledger |
Women's Health:  "Assembly passes bill to expand women's health funding" -- Ledger | Gannett |

Pet Safety:  "Tips for keeping pets safe at holiday time" -- Foods and trappings can be lethal to pets.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports CFO, Admin/Finance posts filled last night, plus special Council meeting on Monday. Olddoc on Laddie's retirement and three eruptions of Dornoch business into Council meeting. Maria notes comments on parental involvement are mostly negative, but she has reasons for hope. The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee will be posting its presentation to Council, see the CBAC blog. Plainfield Sports News finds former Cardinal star Isaiah Gill still making a mark in track and field events.



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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Thursday - November 25. Thanksgiving Day.

  • Thursday - November 25. Noon - 3 PM. Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner. The congregation of the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield annually opens it doors and its hearts to those who are alone or hungry on Thanksgiving for a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner.  At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.)

  • Monday - November 29. 8 PM. Special City Council Business Meeting. City Council will hold a hearing on a revised layoff plan for FY2011 and other matters. Location to be announced.. Public may speak on agenda items at beginning of meeting, on any item at end of meeting.
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