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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Storch praises public participation, notes two dramatic subplots.. Olddoc: Two telling remarks at Council, plus more.. Bernice: The Little Council Vacancy That Wasn't.. Renata on today's Project Hope event..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Bibi Taylor:  "Council spares job of city administrator" -- Ledger's Ryan Hutchins now covering Plainfield.
Council:  "Special budget meeting set for Monday"
Board of Ed:  "Gallon era ends as state approves settlement" -- Let the search begin.
Holiday Dinner:  "Project Hope sponsors dinner for young people touched by violence"
Holiday Giveaway:  "Daybreak CDC-Dairy Queen-PMUA giveaway a smash success"
Netherwood Heights:  "Luminary display set to enliven Christmas Eve"
United Way:  "Plainfield Family Success Center benefits from $125,000 grant"

Essex County:  "Essex to receive new detention center for illegal immigrants"
Hospitals:  "Bergen RMC will cut about 50 jobs"
OPRA:  "Bridgewater left with $17,000 legal tab over $5 records fee"

Gov. Christie:  "Poll: Christie more Scrooge than Santa"
9/11 Health Care:  "Christie: 'Responsible' way needed to fund care for 9/11 responders"
Arbitration Reform:  "All towns will not be helped by bill" | "Christie signs arbitration reform into law"
Census --
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "US extends deadline for tunnel offer to NJ"
Shared Services:  "Sweeney open to penalizing town that don't share services"

Spivey on Beer:  "Trappistes Rochefort 8" -- One of the world's best, made in silence.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the little (Council) vacancy that wasn't (and rules for filling same). Olddoc catches two telling remarks at Council meeting, wonders aloud if West was contacted before Bibi was fired, cries 'Shame' on Green law apparently aimed at one individual, mulls Census. Jerry crows at the passage of his anti-Abdul-Haqq bill. Councilor Storch praises citizen participation at Monday's Council, seeks professional help with two dramatic subplots. BOE member Renata Hernandez reports at Standing In The Gap, on today's Project Hope event (also see news, calendar items).

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - December 22. 5 - 9 PM. Project Hope: Dinner for Youth Touched by Violence. Project Hope, a coalition of churches, community groups and civic organizations will host a dinner for Plainfield youngsters whose lives have been touched by violence. Info: Karen Hall, (908) 397-3480 or email yctcplainfield @yahoo.com. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.)

  • Today - 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/.

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

  • Friday - 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).

  • Friday - 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).

  • 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. 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).

  • 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. 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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