Olddoc: Maria's suit implies ticking time bomb for Council.. Bernice: Council could honor Carter by focus on youth, crime fighting.. Renata promotoes Van Blake's Kids Tennis program.. PSN catches up on wrestling news, local sports figures..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Christie set to meddle in schools super search?"
• "Dem City Committee meets tonight to deal with vacancies"

Council Vacancy:  "Filling Plainfield's council vacancy: Will people see a little democracy?"
PHS Basketball:  "17th annual Elizabeth classic will feature Plainfield vs. Elizabeth"

North Plainfield:  "Kmart to close, worsening decline of shopping center"
Trenton:  "Trenton feels hand of DCA on every move after signing MOU for aid"
Union County:  "County schools chief Centuolo latest to lose post"
Union County Dems:  "You are cordially invited to their party" -- From Countywatchers.

Bullying:  "Gov. Christie signs anti-bullying law" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJSpotlight | NYTimes |
Congressional Redistricting:  "Dems say there is no agreement on public hearings"
Corruption:  "Former state assemblyman begins prison sentence"
Foreclosures:  "Bank of America, Chase, others urge court not to halt foreclosures"
Legislature --

• 'Banking Districts':  "Bill would encourage banks to locate in poor areas"
• Drug Offenders:  "Lesniak wants sentence reduction, treatment for nonviolent drug offenders"
• Hospitals:  "Senate OKs bill requiring more financial disclosure from for-profit hospitals"
• Jobs:   "Dems approve flurry of jobs bills" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
• Tax Breaks:  "Assembly passes bill giving business big tax breaks"

Transportation Trust Fund:  "Christie unveils new funding plan" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJSpotlight | NYTimes |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice asks the Council honor Linda Carter by following up on her leads for youth, on crime. Olddoc senses Maria's suit against the Board of Ed highlights a ticking time bomb for the Council. Maria is prepping today's post, with a snappy quote as a placeholder. BOE member Renata Hernandez reports at Standing In The Gap, on Donald Van Blake's Kids Tennis program. Plainfield Sports News posts a catch-up on Plainfield wrestling and numerous athletic stars.

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| 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 |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - 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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