Bernice: Can technology thwart crime?.. Reread Olddoc in light of Zilinski story?.. Maria on Larry L.. Trouble decoding Jerry's blog post?.. Jackie has news on phot
- "Hidden Plainfield: Country club view?"
- "UPDATE: 2nd homicide of 2011 as two shot overnight on Saturday"
MLK Event: "Plainfield's Shiloh Baptist Church hosting colleague of King's, last to see him alive"
Stimulus Money: "Plainfiedl schools 5th largest recipient of Stimulus money" -- Union County cites work on Park Avenue intersections (7th Street? East 9th Street?).
Obituary: "Valerie A. Johnson, taught at Washington, Woodland schools"
Abbott Districts: "When do we deal with real school problems?" -- Bob Ingle, Gannett columnist.
East Orange: "Police chief retires as Council fails to renew police director's contract"
Martin Luther King Jr. --
Neptune Police Murder: "Suspect arrested in killing of Neptune cop"
Police Consolidation: "Regional police departments proposed in Morris County" -- While Somerset contemplates merging all in one.
Runnells Hospital: "Support for caregivers available at Runnells"
Somerset County: "Freeholders to make 2011 lean, green"
The Auditor: "Ed commission member draws blank on Abbotts; Quotemeister canned; Bike license beef"
Tom Moran: "Anatomy of an $11 billion myth in NJ"
Paul Mulshine: "Local budget referendums get my vote"
Gov. Christie: "Christie: Biz tax cut to be included in budget"
Budget: "Budget Wars II"
Family Planning: "Increase in abortion clinics possible"
Redistricting: "GOP skirts pay-to-play rules with group funding redistricting map"
Sen. Menendez: "Menendez on Tucson shootings, health care repeal and his election chances"
State Pensions: "Is Dem alternative to pension reform a viable option?" -- Ron Zilinski, Plainfield's new CFO has been lobbying to prevent 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'.
Unemployment: "Is NJ's unemployment program too generous?"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice asks if technology can thwart crime. Olddoc bears a rereading in light of today's Courier piece on Zilinski. Maria on Larry Leverett's tenure. Folks say they're having trouble understanding Jerry's latest post. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has great pix for the week plus word on next year's photo contest theme.
Stimulus Money: "Plainfiedl schools 5th largest recipient of Stimulus money" -- Union County cites work on Park Avenue intersections (7th Street? East 9th Street?).
Obituary: "Valerie A. Johnson, taught at Washington, Woodland schools"
Abbott Districts: "When do we deal with real school problems?" -- Bob Ingle, Gannett columnist.
East Orange: "Police chief retires as Council fails to renew police director's contract"
Martin Luther King Jr. --
- Editorial, Courier: "King holiday transcends race"
- Editorial, Ledger: "Reflecting on hate, speech and fragile minds"
Neptune Police Murder: "Suspect arrested in killing of Neptune cop"
Police Consolidation: "Regional police departments proposed in Morris County" -- While Somerset contemplates merging all in one.
Runnells Hospital: "Support for caregivers available at Runnells"
Somerset County: "Freeholders to make 2011 lean, green"
The Auditor: "Ed commission member draws blank on Abbotts; Quotemeister canned; Bike license beef"
Tom Moran: "Anatomy of an $11 billion myth in NJ"
Paul Mulshine: "Local budget referendums get my vote"
Gov. Christie: "Christie: Biz tax cut to be included in budget"
Budget: "Budget Wars II"
Family Planning: "Increase in abortion clinics possible"
Redistricting: "GOP skirts pay-to-play rules with group funding redistricting map"
Sen. Menendez: "Menendez on Tucson shootings, health care repeal and his election chances"
State Pensions: "Is Dem alternative to pension reform a viable option?" -- Ron Zilinski, Plainfield's new CFO has been lobbying to prevent 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'.
Unemployment: "Is NJ's unemployment program too generous?"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice asks if technology can thwart crime. Olddoc bears a rereading in light of today's Courier piece on Zilinski. Maria on Larry Leverett's tenure. Folks say they're having trouble understanding Jerry's latest post. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has great pix for the week plus word on next year's photo contest theme.
| 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
- [MLK Event] Tomorrow- January 17. 8:30 AM. Frontiers Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Memorial Breakfast. The Plainfield Area Club of Frontiers International hosts this most popular annual event. This year's guest speaker is Dr. Joy DeGruy, author of 'Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome'. At Plainfield High School Cafeteria, 950 Park Avenue (use Kenyon Avenue lot and entrance). Tickets: $16/person, $12/Students/Seniors. Info and reservations: (908) 756-4663 or (908) 822-2202, or visit the website at www.plainfieldnjfrontiers.org/.
- [MLK Event] Tomorrow - January 17. 3 PM. Grace Church: Eyewitness Accounts of Civil Rights Marches. Join Plainfield education professionals Barbara Gadegbeku, PhD, and Willa Cofield, EdD, in a discussion of the Civil Rights era, including eyewitness accounts of Civil Rights marches. Share your thoughts about Dr. King's Dream in the America of 2011. At Grace Episcopal Church., East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue (use parish hall entrance at Cleveland Avenue and East 6th Street).
- [MLK Event] Tomorrow - January 17. 4 PM. Shiloh Baptist Church: City-Wide Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration. Shiloh's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas hosts this annual service for the community, this year featuring keynote speaker the Rev. Samuel 'Billy' Kyles, pastor of Monumental Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee, and the last person to see Dr. King alive. The Freedom Youth Choir will make a guest appearance, singing songs of the Civil Rights movement. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street.
- Tuesday - January 18. 7 PM. FOSH Board Meeting. The monthly meeting of this community organization plans its year-round activities. Mark your calendars for the annual Garage Sale on Saturday/Sunday, May 21/22 and the Maidens in May House Tour on May 22. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Avenue (parking available in the church lot or at Swain Galleries). Visitors welcome.
- [Note Date Change] Tuesday - January 18. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. Date shifted owing to MLK holiday observance. 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.
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