Cadogan memorial services detailed.. Olddoc sleuths Powell Capital Markets.. Bernice highlights some Council issues tonight.. Maria on Special Ed: Courier's series, Plainfield data.. Dr. E-MC² details his educational philosophy.. Vashon offers condolences on the recent homicides.. Jackie's TAR blog party post is up..
- "Councilor Mapp honored by District 20 Black Caucus"
- "Happy Birthday to Barbara Sandford"
- "Hidden Plainfield: November 14 home ID"
Cadogan Services: "Memorial scheduled for slain Plainfield High student"
Netherwood Heights: "Netherwood Neighbors celebrate local history with holiday calendar sale"
PHS Football: "Cardinals fall to Morristown in state playoffs"
Salvation Army: "Annual holiday 'Kettle Kickoff' at City Hall on Monday"
Central Jersey Airspace: "FAA aims to alter airspace"
Letter, Courier: "Booting kickoffs would be a good step" -- by Plainfield resident Don Schmidt.
High School Rankings: "JC's Liberty HS ranks as 'most improved' in NJ" -- NJ Monthly's rankings are here.
North Plainfield: "Camera Museum's 25th anniversary marked"
South Plainfield: "School super search gets under way"
Christie's Travel Travails: "Christie travel excesses a matter of principle, not money" -- Editorial, Courier.
League of Municipalities Convention: "NJ officials to agonize over property tax cap at convention"
Legislature: "Lawmakers scheduled to hold hearings on anti-bullying measure today"
Lobbyists: "NJ towns spend increasing amount of money on private lobbyists"
Redistricting: "Redistricting and the politics of reform"
Alcoholic-Caffeine Drinks: "FourLoko's manufacturer to halt NY distribution" -- See Jackie S's experience here.
Congress: "Can the 'Class of 2010' resist Washington?"
Ben Shahn Auction: "Lambertville auction of social realist painter nets $800K" -- Are we talking 'code words' or what here?
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes some highlights of tonight's Council agenda. Olddoc does a little sleuthing on Powell Capital Markets (on tonight's agenda) and notes no reply received to his open letter yet. Maria notes Courier special on special ed costs and points to Plainfield info. Dr. E=MC², posts his detailed educational treatise, aligning himself with the Deweyites. Vashon, bloging at A Student's Perspective, sends condolences to the families of the recent homicides, updates us on his activities. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has Nov. 14 TAR blog party post up.
Netherwood Heights: "Netherwood Neighbors celebrate local history with holiday calendar sale"
PHS Football: "Cardinals fall to Morristown in state playoffs"
Salvation Army: "Annual holiday 'Kettle Kickoff' at City Hall on Monday"
Central Jersey Airspace: "FAA aims to alter airspace"
Letter, Courier: "Booting kickoffs would be a good step" -- by Plainfield resident Don Schmidt.
High School Rankings: "JC's Liberty HS ranks as 'most improved' in NJ" -- NJ Monthly's rankings are here.
North Plainfield: "Camera Museum's 25th anniversary marked"
South Plainfield: "School super search gets under way"
Christie's Travel Travails: "Christie travel excesses a matter of principle, not money" -- Editorial, Courier.
League of Municipalities Convention: "NJ officials to agonize over property tax cap at convention"
Legislature: "Lawmakers scheduled to hold hearings on anti-bullying measure today"
Lobbyists: "NJ towns spend increasing amount of money on private lobbyists"
Redistricting: "Redistricting and the politics of reform"
Alcoholic-Caffeine Drinks: "FourLoko's manufacturer to halt NY distribution" -- See Jackie S's experience here.
Congress: "Can the 'Class of 2010' resist Washington?"
Ben Shahn Auction: "Lambertville auction of social realist painter nets $800K" -- Are we talking 'code words' or what here?
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes some highlights of tonight's Council agenda. Olddoc does a little sleuthing on Powell Capital Markets (on tonight's agenda) and notes no reply received to his open letter yet. Maria notes Courier special on special ed costs and points to Plainfield info. Dr. E=MC², posts his detailed educational treatise, aligning himself with the Deweyites. Vashon, bloging at A Student's Perspective, sends condolences to the families of the recent homicides, updates us on his activities. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has Nov. 14 TAR blog party post up.
| 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.
- Today - November 15. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. Public hearing on the budget also scheduled for this evening, at which the public may speak. Public also may speak at end of meeting. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building. (Date changed owing to General Election.)
- Today - November 15. 8 PM. Van Wyck Brooks Historic District Meeting. Regularly monthly meeting for members. Planning continues on the annual Twelfth Night Progressive Dinner (always sold out, make mental note). At Arne and Gerry's.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - November 16. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- [RESCHEDULED] Tomorrow - 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.
- Wednesday - 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. 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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