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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Bernice, Olddoc on Council and Council vacancy.. Maria: Overview of Abbott history, Edison's reaction to charter school.. Dr. E=MC² on BOE sending member on San Francisco junket.. PSN: Plainfield - St. Patrick's game moved to Rahway..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Crime:  "Sunday marked by violence in Plainfield" -- Courier | Ledger |
Gangs:  "Website gathers info on gangs for public, law enforcement, allows anonymous tips"
Weather: "Up to 12 inches expected tonight" -- We should be spared the worst.

Bergen County:  "Probe called for over missing county exec documents"
Edison:  "Board, district officials oppose Hebrew charter school"
Fanwood/Scotch Plains:  "Forum set to discuss merging towns"
Piscataway:  "Township sets aside $500K for tax appeals"
Union County Website:  "CountyWatchers suggests searchable minutes be posted"

College Tuition:  "Christie wants to end caps on tuition hikes"
County School Supers:  "Poltics behind ouster of supers, but so what?"  -- Editorial, Courier.
Energy:  "Ratepayer-subsidy bill passes both houses" -- Something stinks here.
Legislature:  "Lawmakers advance second wave of jobs bills" -- Ledger | Gannett |
'Stacking' Ordinances:  "Rutgers prof gives tips on overcrowding ordinances"
Toll Hikes:  "NJ Dems push to end hikes intended to fund canceled rail tunnel"

Weight Loss:  "Somerset County friends lose 200 lbs., now run triathlons for charity"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes candidates for Council vacancy were quizzed, vote up next week. Olddoc posts some email excerpts on the Council vacancies, will have his post up later. Maria puts up an overview of the Abbott history, notes Edison's reaction to a charter school coming their way. Dr. E=MC², questions a junket sending a BOE member to San Francisco for four days. Plainfield Sports News notes the Plainfield - St. Pat's game has been moved to Rahway.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Friday - January 14. 7:30 AM - 1 PM. Interact Club Blood Drive. North Plainfield's Interact Club is sponsoring a blood drive to help a first-grader suffering from leukemia. At the gymnasium of the North Plainfield High School, 34 Wilson Avenue, North Plainfield.

  • [MLK Event] Saturday - January 15. Doors open 12:30 PM. Omega Psi Phi: 'The Dream: It's Up To Me'. Omega Psi Phi's Omicron Chi chapter presents the 'Omega Talent Hunt', showcasing the area's most talented student performers in Dance, Instrumental and Spoken Word/Drama. Awards will also be given for the annual Essay Contest. Refreshments. At Hubbard Middle School, 661 West 8th Street. Info: (201) 741-1415. FREE.

  • [MLK Event] Saturday - January 15. 7 PM. New Dems: 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Potluck and Food Drive. Join the fight to end hunger! Donations of canned goods or non-perishable food items will benefit Plainfield's StarFish feeding program. The popular potluck supper will feature food and fun for all. At the home of Councilor Adrian and Amelia Mapp, 535 West 8th Street. (Food donations may be left at any time during the week or brought to the potluck. No RSVP necessary. Invited your friends to this popular event. FREE with donation of food.

  • [MLK Event] Saturday - January 15. 7 PM. POP: Celebrating the Life  and Work of Martin Luther King Jr. The Plainfield chapter of the People's Organization for Progress holds its annual program, featuring Larry Hamm as guest speaker. At the Society of  Friends Meetinghouse, 225 Watchung Avenue. Info: Steven Hatcher, (908) 731-1518.

  • [MLK Event] Monday - 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] Monday - 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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