Maria gives link to live webcast of NJ Supreme's Abbott hearing this AM.. Olddoc outline issues facing city in 2011.. Bernice: Slideshow of 2010 highlights.. Renata: Eight things to think about in 2011..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Should Sharon Be Recalled? Poll results"
• "UPDATE on 2011's first shooting: Of gangstas and angels"

Reorganization:  "Plainfield leaders pledge cooperation in 2011"
Shooting:  "Shooting victim remains critical as police follow up on leads"
Unico:  "Plainfields' Unico conducts annual pig roast"

Green Brook:  "Tractor trailer loses brakes, jackknifes in Texas Weiner parking lot"
Shared Services:  "Millburn, Summit fire departments could merge"
Layoffs:  "50 Orange employees face layoffs as mayor, union leaders battle"
Linden:  "Mayor vows austerity will be top 2011 priority"
South Plainfield:  "Truck route, finances top new mayor's agenda"

County Schools Supers:  "Christie dismissal of education chiefs draws Sweeney criticism"
Legislature:  "Lawmakers call on Christie,  AG to address spike in homicides"
Reform Jersey Now:  "Sen. Weinberg calls for state, federal investigation" -- PolNJ | Ledger | NJNewsrm |
School Funding:  "School funding case to be heard Wednesday" -- Bloomberg | Gannett  |
Turnpike Authority:  "Privatizing toll-taking under study"
Universities:  "Task force proposes merging Rutgers, UMDNJ" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm | NYTimes |
UMDNJ:  "School hosts conference on LGBT youth, suicide prevention"
Witness Intimidation:  "Crooked pols shouldn't be able to duck new witness rule" -- Editorial, Courier.

NFL-themed license plates:  "Motor Vehicle Commission to offer NFL-themed plates"
Spivey on Beer:  "5 favorites of 2010, plus Great Divide Hoss Rye Lager"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts a 2010 highlights slide show. Olddoc lists some of the challenges of 2011, thanks Mapp and Williams for support on number of Council meetings. Maria provides a link to the live stream of the Supreme Court's Abbott case hearing set for this morning, and 'Money for Nothing', a study of the Newark schools. BOE member Renata Hernandez reports at Standing In The Gap, on eight things to think about in 2011.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - January 5. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. Reorganization meeting. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
   
• Friday - January 7. 7 PM. Special Plainfield Democratic City Committee Meeting. The resignation of Linda Carter to join the Freeholder board creates a vacancy. The law provides for the PDCC to propose three names to replace her on the Council. That person would sit until the November election, when a duly elected  replacement will fill out the balance of Carter's term. At Heard One Complex, 210 Church Street (across from Union County College). Guests are always welcome.
  
  
• Sunday - January 9. Noon. Union County Reorganization. Plainfield's own Linda Carter will join other freeholders and county officials to be officially sworn in to their respective offices. In the courtroom of Superior Court Judge Karen Cassidy, at the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth.
  
  
• Monday - January 10. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. Public may speak at end of meeting. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.
  

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