Burney questions some budget amendments.. Renata explains the vote on Gallon settlement.. Bernice finds Jerry posting the Courier's editorial on Sharon.. Olddoc recommends the Courier editorial.. Jerry posts the editorial.. Maybe you should read the editorial?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Carjacking: "Arrest made in carjacking, robbery, assault"
Mayor Robinson-Briggs: "Taylor reinstated, but mayor still a big concern" -- Editorial, Courier.
Netherwood Heights: "Historic district set to brighten up Christmas eve"
PMUA: "Friday garbage pickup suspended this Friday and next"
Queen City Academy: "Charter school lands safety grant"
Spivey: "In The Field: Happy Holidays to all!" -- Mark's holiday wishes to everyone.
CountyWatchers Roundup: "Sebastian's emails; Video of 12/22 Freeholder meeting; Bury's Top 10 for 2010"
A&P, Pathmark: "Distributor for bankrupt grocery chains warns of 1,100 layoffs"
NJ Pensions: "State pension system facing $53B deficit" -- Ledger | Gannett | Wall Street Journal |
School Board Elections: "Report: Spending on elections more than doubles"
Xanadu: "Under Mall of America will get major makeover, new name"
Worst Bosses: "Ten NJ bosses make list of 100 worst in country"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds Jerry posting the Courier's editorial critical of Sharon, sans comment. Olddoc congratulates Bibi, recommends the Courier's Sharon editorial. Maria finds each school must submit a 'Title I Unified Plan' and tracks them down online for readers. Councilor Burney signals his unhappiness with some of the budget amendments. Jerry posts the Courier's editorial on the Sharon-Bibi flap without comment, plus a letter from the retiring director of the Lutheran Office of Government Ministry. BOE member Renata Hernandez explains her vote on the Gallon matter Standing In The Gap. Plainfield Sports News notes Cardinals get first win at Westfield; posts schedules for PHS sports: Girls and Boys basketball, wrestling, swimming, bowling and indoor track. Rebecca Williams' Confessions, posts info on helping those in need at the Holidays.
| BERNICE: PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | PLAINFIELD TOMORROW | 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 | PLAINFIELD TOMORROW | 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
- Today - December 24. 6:30 PM. 2nd Annual Community Candlelight Peace Vigil. Peace activists and supporters from Plainfield and surrounding communities will gather for a witness to peace, with candles, signs and carols. On West 7th Street in front of the United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Today - December 24. 7 PM. A Service of Lessons and Carols. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - December 25. 11 AM - 3 PM. Ruth Fellowship - St. John's 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. Gift bags will be provided to all who attend. Transportation will be available to the site. Call contact numbers IN ADVANCE: Ruth Fellowship, (908) 412-0500; St. John's (908) 232-6972. On Christmas Day, call (908) 834-1243 for ride. At Plainfield Tower West, 601 West 7th Street (at Plainfield Avenue).
- Tomorrow - 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. 8 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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