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Sunday, January 2, 2011

Jackie's week of pix feature snow, snow, and more snow.. Renata asks readers, if they are game, to stand with her in 2011.. Other bloggers may be resting for breaking New Year, but are still worth the read..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Joe Gutenkauf:  "Well wishes via Mark Spivey's blog"
Identity Theft:  "Online scam is nightmare for Plainfield man"
Det. Eddie Maldonado:  "Plainfield detective hosted by White House" -- President of national Latino peace officers.
Travel Alert::  "Bonnie Burn road still experiencing delays"

Ashbrook Golf Course:  "Deer cull to begin Monday"
Cranford:  "Charges of 'backroom deals' mar reorg meeting"
Municipal Taxes:  "Study: Majority of NJ towns raised taxes 5% or more"
Policing & Technology:  "More local cops using cybertechnology to solve crimes"
South Plainfield:  "Officials weigh razing library, rebuilding larger on same site"
Storm Costs:  "Blizzard buried bottom line of central Jersey snow-removal budgets"
 
Christie --

Legislature:  "Lawmakers back to work on 'Back to Work NJ' bills"
Sen. Bob Menendez:  "Menendez 2012 campaign theme: Fighting for middle-class Jerseyans"
Redistricting:  "Redistricting likely to decide control of legislature"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Meet the GOP possibles" | "Obama? Yes he can"
Don't Ask, Don't Tell:  "The Boy Scouts and DADT"
Entertainment:  "Franklin teen raps with Queen Latifah"
Libraries:  "Are public libraries an anachronism in the digital age?"
Profile:  "Harry Pozycki, carrying the banner for citizen service"


RECENT POSTS: Bernice wishes all a Happy New Year and thanks Councilor Burney for his years of service. Olddoc reviews highlights of 2010, remembers another snowy Christmas Eve (1948), and wishes Mick & Mack a Happy New Year. Maria bids farewell to the year of the Tiger, and welcome to the year of the Rabbit, with its opportunities for peace. Councilor McWilliams reflects on 2010's accomplishments and offers thoughts f0r 2011. Councilor Burney thanks Plainfield for the opportunity to serve. BOE member Renata Hernandez reviews 2010 at Standing In The Gap, and asks readers if they are game, to stand with her in 2011. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, post pix from a snowy week in the QC. Plainfield Sports News finds Cardinals in rare form at Planet Athlete National Invitational, defeating Robeson and McKee Staten Island Tech.



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  • Tomorrow - January 3. 5:30 - 7:30 PM.  Reception Honoring Retiring Clerk Laddie Wyatt. The City of Plainfield and Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs invite all to a New Year's reception honoring retiring City Clerk Laddie Wyatt. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in rear).

  • Tomorrow - January 3. 8 PM.  City Council Reorganization Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Newly elected Ward 2/3 councilor Rebecca Williams will be sworn in. Council reorganizes, make appointments. Public may speak on agenda items at beginning of meeting, on any item at end of meeting.
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