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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Bernice and Olddoc on Council: Late-night eatery issues, police budget and more.. With budget adoption coming, you may want to review CBAC report.. Maria digs into school assessments.. Jerry (or someone) on Clark's anti-bullying stance.. Dr. E=MC² on truancy.. Vashon says goodbye to Jefferson kindergartners.. Renata has a cryptic post on 'looking back'..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Council --
Abbott Districts:  "Abbott case in court in January, amid feud over justices"
Habitat for Humanity:  "Plainfield chapter helps national top construction milestone"
NJT Parking:  "NJT to increase parking fees by as much as $1 per day"
Rotary Club:  "Plainfield/North Plainfield club launches new website"
School News:  "Holiday Concerts" | "PAAAS open house today" | "Jefferson" | "Maxson"
Subway to Secaucus:  "Plan will bring faster relief" -- Letter by originators of plan, including local man, Courier.
Letter, Courier:  "School board member lacks credentials" -- Theodore Cosey, former teacher.
Obituary:  "Sahaad 'Lollie' Monroe-McCoy" -- 8th homicide victim is listed as Recreation Division employee.

Union County:  "County Dems pick Hudak of Linden as freeholder replacement" -- Courier | Ledger |
Veterans:  "VA program empowers vets with home health care options"

Census:  "Community Survey paints NJ as wealthy, heavily populated with immigrants"
Legislature:  "Bill would encourage hiring of ex-prisoners"
NJ Tax Revenue:  "Income tax revenue beats projections, sales tax falls short"
School Construction:  "Report: Union contract jobs costlier, slower"
Steroid Scandal:  "NJ to investigate illegal use of steroids by law enforcement officers"
Transit Hub Tax Credits:  "Bill advances extending credits for businesses, housing"

Towns That Shouldn't Exist:  "Hi-Nella, pop. 1029"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the Council's discussion on gun violence and security at late-night eateries. Olddoc has two posts on the Council meeting: one survey, one focused on police budget matters. Maria digs into -- and gets clarification on -- CAPA, the assessment so far of 6 of the District's schools. Jerry, or someone writing in his name, shares Clark's initiative on school bullying. BOE member Renata Hernandez reports at Standing In The Gap, cryptically, that 'looking back is not a good look'. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project of Jefferson and Cook schools blogs at A Student's Perspective, about his last lesson with Jefferson kindergartners and future topics. Dr. E=MC², discusses truancy. As Council prepares to finalize the budget, you may want to review the Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee's review and proposals at CBAC.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • HOLIDAY GIVING OPPORTUNITIES --
    • CHILDREN'S BOOKS: The Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority is collecting new or gently used children's books. The books will given out at a holiday party hosted by Daybreak Community Development Corporation. Your gift will make a child's holiday a little brighter -- and help support the PMUA's mission to recycle. Books may be left in the lobby of the PMUA offices at 127 Roosevelt Avenue (corner of East 2nd Street) between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday until December 17th. For more info, see here.

  • Today - December 15. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Red Cross Holiday Happy Hour. Holiday opportunity to meet with Red Cross staff, donors, volunteers and supporters for a friendly drink and some complimentary holiday hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Frank Pascale of Cafe Vivace. Cash bar. Please RSVP here so they can be sure to have enough on hand. At Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Avenue (parking in rear).

  • [DATE CHANGE]  Today - December 15. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Tomorrow - December 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Saturday - December 18. 3 PM. Spellbound!: A Christmas Spectacular. Presented by Work of Art Dance Theater at the George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick. Info and ticket reservations: (732) 463-1285 or visit their Facebook page here. Group rates available, contact Pat Fields at (908) 369-1152 or by email.

  • Sunday - December 19. 3 PM. Spellbound!: A Christmas Spectacular. Presented by Work of Art Dance Theater at the George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick. Info and ticket reservations: (732) 463-1285 or visit their Facebook page here. Group rates available, contact Pat Fields at (908) 369-1152 or by email.

  • Monday - December 20. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak on agenda items at beginning of meeting, on any item at end of meeting.

  • Wednesday - December 22. 7 PM. 8th Annual Candle Lighting Service. Harvest Family Covenant Partnership Ministry hosts its 8th annual candle lighting service, followed by a light supper. The ministry is a nonprofit comprised of area ministry and business leaders, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all people. At King's Temple Word & Worship Center, 1020 West 7th Street. Info: Sarah or Brenda, (908) 822-1515 or visit www.enjoyharvest.com/.

  • Thursday - December 23. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Saturday - December 25. 11 AM - 3 PM. Community Christmas Dinner.  Ruth Fellowship Ministries partners with St. John's Baptist Church of Scotch Plains to provide a hearty homecooked Christmas dinner for those who are hungry or alone on the holiday. At Plainfield Tower West, 601 West 7th Street (at Plainfield Avenue). Info: Ruth Fellowship, (908) 412-0500; St. John's (908) 232-6972.

  • Saturday - December 25. Noon - 3 PM. Annual FUSP Community Christmas Dinner.  The First Unitarian Society of Plainfield continues its honored holiday tradition of a free home-cooked Christmas dinner for the hungry and lonely of the Plainfield community. (Note: They are accepting donations of new or clean gently used winter hats, scarves or gloves to be given away to the dinner guests.) Info: Cass at (732) 574-0059. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.)

  • Monday - December 27. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session, Budget Hearing and Adoption. Public may speak at end of meeting. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.

  • Tuesday - December 28. 6 PM. PMUA: Rate Hike Hearing. The Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority will consider a 61% rate hike for the 'shared services' portion of its services. At PMUA Headquarters, 127 Roosevelt Avenue (corner of East 2nd Street).

  • Thursday - December 30. 3 - 7 PM. Kwanzaa Celebration. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot).
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