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Saturday, January 1, 2011

McWilliams: 2010 accomplishments, thoughts for 2011.. Burney thanks Plainfield.. Bernice thanks Burney.. Renata reviews 2010.. Olddoc reviews 2010 highlights.. Maria, Bernice and Jackie wish all a Happy New Year! PSN finds the Cardinals win two at national invitational..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Asm Green:  "COAH 'reforms' do more harm than good" -- Sierra Club's Jeff Tittel on Green's housing bill, Courier.
Burglary:   "Police arrest one in copper theft, accomplice drops wallet, ID in escape"
Robbery:  "Two believed responsible for armed robbery of downtown store arrested"
Food Recall:  "Contaminated ground beef was sold through NJ ShopRite stores"

First Night Celebrations:  "Though down by half, thousands still enjoy New Year's Eve fun"
Rescue Squads:  "Branchburg squad membership increases, reducing need for outside coverage"
Union County:  "CountyWatchers 2010 Year in Review"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie defends decision to stay in Florida, asks for federal aid"
NJ Homicides:  "State sees 15% spike in homicides over past year"
Property Taxes:  "Property taxes a pressing problem"

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 reaffirms she is not here to continue the status quo. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, wishes all a Happy New Year from herself and Vincent. Plainfield Sports News finds Cardinals in rare form at Planet Athlete National Invitational, defeating Robeson and McKee Staten Island Tech.


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  • Monday - 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).

  • Monday - 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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