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Monday, December 20, 2010

Bibi Taylor firing: McWilliams, Storch, Burney, Piv, Maria weigh in.. Olddoc suggests a new law for Jerry to propose; Doubts economics of UCIA solar proposal.. Dr. E=MC² has a critical analysis of District issues, with concrete proposals.. Milani reviews Plainfield filmmaker's Kinyarwanda..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Bibi Taylor Firing:  "Controversy rages over firing as mayor defends decision"

Newark:  "Nonprofit hosts fundraiser for laid off cops"

Gov. Christie --
9/11 First Responders:  "Abandoned by GOP in their hour of need" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Business --
Municipal Bonds:  "Christie's local aid cuts lead to bond rating downgrades" -- At last, a list on which Plainfield does NOT appear.
Steroids Scandal --
Xanadu:  "Public pension losses show danger of volatile funds" -- Ten states' $1B investment has lost 60%.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice advises gathering patience for tonight's big Council meeting. Olddoc suggests Jerry propose legislation for psychological evaluations of candidates for public office; doubts economic sense of UCIA solar proposal. Maria ponders Bibi Taylor's firing, wondering if it's the city's turn for a 'shame on you' segment. Piv wonders aloud if it's time for Sharon to go. Councilor Storch and Councilor Burney add their voices to that of Councilor McWilliams on the firing of Bibi Taylor. Jerry has two posts on DeCroce's insulting remarks on the unemployed -- could he really have written the 'apology not accepted' piece? BOE member Renata Hernandez at Standing In The Gap, thanks her church group for Christmas gifts for Angels in Action. Dr. E=MC², has a long, sharp, thoughtful posts on the issues facing the District, with some concrete proposal -- not to be missed. With the budget amendments up for a vote tomorrow, you may want to review the CBAC proposals. Plainfield Sports News finds Cardinals make huge comeback in Hoop Group Tipoff, but not big enough; Express hold off Prime Time, 106-105. Renata Hernandez' daughter Milani Hernandez reviews the screening of 'Kinyarwanda' at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project of Jefferson and Cook schools blogs at A Student's Perspective, inviting readers to 'inspire someone'. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts the Survivor: Nicaragua season finale blog party.



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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - December 20. 7 PM. Plainfield Democratic City Committee Meeting. To proposed three names to replace Linda Carter on Council when she joins Freeholder board. At Heard One Complex, 210 Church Street (across from Union County College). Guests are always welcome.

  • Today - 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. 9 AM - NOON. Community Christmas Breakfast.  Mt. Olive Baptist Church will offer a free community breakfast on Christmas Day for those in need. At the church, 216 Liberty Street.

  • 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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