Olddoc on Council: Two resolutions won't make it to next week's meeting.. Bernice on new CFO cum Treasurer.. Maria finds Interim Super's compensation will top state cap. What happens now?.. PSN: Cardinals at the next level, and a $5 car raffle..
Asm Jerry Green: "Assembly committee takes up task force to study 2% tax cap"
Charlie Brown's: "20 restaurants abruptly shut" -- Route 22, Piscataway shut; Scotch Plains remains open.
Homicides: "Vigil, anti-violence rally set as investigation continues" -- Courier | Ledger |
Jay Jefferson Cooke: "Hey Plainfield: Muzzle the guns and end the bloodshed"
Workshop: "Courier workshop on using new microsite this afternoon" -- How to promote local news, events.
Affordable Housing: "Monroe puts Master Plan review on hold pending legislation"
Fanwood: "Ex-Plainfield principal directing special ed school"
North Plainfield: "Camera Museum's 25th anniversary marked" -- Had wrong link yesterday.
Charlie Brown's: "20 restaurants abruptly shut" -- Route 22, Piscataway shut; Scotch Plains remains open.
Homicides: "Vigil, anti-violence rally set as investigation continues" -- Courier | Ledger |
Jay Jefferson Cooke: "Hey Plainfield: Muzzle the guns and end the bloodshed"
Workshop: "Courier workshop on using new microsite this afternoon" -- How to promote local news, events.
Affordable Housing: "Monroe puts Master Plan review on hold pending legislation"
Fanwood: "Ex-Plainfield principal directing special ed school"
North Plainfield: "Camera Museum's 25th anniversary marked" -- Had wrong link yesterday.
South Plainfield: "Menendez announces tax credits to biotech firms during visit"
Christie 'Tool Kit': "Dem mayor of Union City urges support for 'tool kit'"
DEP: "Board begins setting standards for privatizing cleanup of contaminated sites"
Full-Body Scans: "NJ lawmakers urge halt of scanners amid health, privacy concerns"
League of Municipalities: "State's mayors to focus on cost-cutting at annual convention"
Legislature --
Christie 'Tool Kit': "Dem mayor of Union City urges support for 'tool kit'"
DEP: "Board begins setting standards for privatizing cleanup of contaminated sites"
Full-Body Scans: "NJ lawmakers urge halt of scanners amid health, privacy concerns"
League of Municipalities: "State's mayors to focus on cost-cutting at annual convention"
Legislature --
- Bullying: "Clearer anit-bullying rules advance" -- Ledger | Gannett |
- Energy: "Energy bill putting ratepayers on hook gets many objections" -- NJSpotlight | Courier |
Medical Marijuana: "NJ doctors must make 'reasonable efforts' to wean patients"
PolitickerNJ Power List: "The 2010 Power List" -- UCDC chair Charlotte DeFilippo clocks in at #71, but still ahead of Oprah.
School Aid: "This shouldn't be hard: Distribute aid fairly" -- Editorial, Courier.
School Super Salaries --
PolitickerNJ Power List: "The 2010 Power List" -- UCDC chair Charlotte DeFilippo clocks in at #71, but still ahead of Oprah.
School Aid: "This shouldn't be hard: Distribute aid fairly" -- Editorial, Courier.
School Super Salaries --
- DOE: "DOE orders review of all superintendent contracts"
- Parsippany: "State rejects $216K salary for Parsippany super"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports new CFO on tap, guns topic at Council last night, and Eid greetings. Olddoc reports on several items from the Council meeting, with more to follow. Maria notes the Interim Super's remuneration will put her over the state's salary cap, to what effect? Plainfield Sports News notes Cardinals at the next level, and a $5 car raffle.
| 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
- SPENCER CADOGAN Services. Visitation, Thursday, November 18, 6 -9 PM. Funeral, Friday, November 19, 10 AM. At Rose of Sharon Community Church, 825 West 7th Street. A FaceBook page for Spencer Cadogan has been set up here.
- Today - November 16. 5 - 8 PM. Pemberton Area Block Association: Cedarbrook School Fundraiser. The block association is hosting a Family Fun Night at Friendly's in support of the Cedarbook K-8 center. At Friendly's Restaurant, 1060 Stelton Road, Piscataway.
- Today - November 16. 5:30 PM. Courier News Microsite Workshop. Learn how to use the Courier's free new online microsite 'InPlainfield' to publicize your group's events, fundraisers, concerts or theatrical productions. Free hands-on workshop. At the Plainfield Public Library, Computer training room, Lower Level, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.
- Today - November 16. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- [RESCHEDULED] Today - November 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building. Rescheduled from November 18 on account of League of Municipalities convention.
- Tomorrow - November 17. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Friday - November 19. 6 - 9 PM. Volunteer Appreciation Night. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot).
- Friday - November 19. 6:30 PM. Muhlenberg Foundation Gala: Corks & Forks Wine Tasting. Join friends and supporters of the Muhlenberg Hospital Foundation in a fundraiser for the Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) on the Muhlenberg Campus. Fine wines, savory cheeses, exquisite hors d'oeuvres, delectable desserts. $125/person. At Shackamaxon Country Club, 1607 Shackamaxon Drive, Scotch Plains. Info: (908) 668-2025. Business casual.
- Friday thru Sunday, November 19 - 21. 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 20. 3 - 4:30 PM. Anti-Violence Rally at Cadogan Memorial. The People's Organization for Progress will hold a rally to end the violence. At the Memorial to Spencer Cadogan in front of El Tri restaurant in the 1200 block of West Front Street.
- Saturday - November 20. 11:45 AM - 4 PM. Annual NJ Peace Action Soup Luncheon. Join with peace activists from around the Garden State for the 53rd annual statewide luncheon, featuring fresh homemade soups, fresh-baked breads, cheeses and desserts. There will be a silent auction featuring theater tickets, jewelry, subscriptions and theater gift certificates. The program will be a Tribute to Historian Howard Zinn, with readings by Larry Hamm of POP, Anthony Johnson of WABC News, Jose Santiago of WBAI and others. Tickets: $25/person, $20 each, groups of 4 or more. Full details and tickets available online here. At Bloomfield High School, 160 Broad Street, Bloomfield.
- Sunday - November 21. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: Magnificent Magnificats. The Crescent Choral Society will present the Magnificats of J. S. Bach and Alan Hovhaness, the American composer of Armenian and Scottish ancestry. Tickets: $20/General admission, $15/Seniors, $5/Students. Info: (908) 756-2468. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot).
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