Bernice: What are Council liaisons for? Olddoc on clerics and public service.. Maria: Will public get school budget?.. Williams: Responsible leadership on budget essential.. Jerry notes redistricting hearing Sunday.. Rucker interviews Paul Reynolds.. Vashon's Leadership Somerset interview (and his birthday)..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Abbott Districts: "Judge says state can introduce fiscal woes in funding arguments"
Boys Basketball: "Thomas Jefferson over Plainfield, 71-69" Ledger | Courier -- But PHS seeding unaffected.
Budget: "$3.4M budget shortfall has Plainfield facing cuts"
Plainfield Symphony: "Symphony set for 'duCabaret' fundraiser"
YMCA: "Plainfield YMCA revamping summer camp"
Obituary: "Robert Nelson" -- Viewing Monday, funeral Tuesday.
Police Blotter: "Plainfield police blotter, 2/10/2011"
Town Meeting: "Plainfield town meeting Thursday" -- Connecticut, where residents vote on individual finance matters.
Auto Theft Foiled: "Wife uses her GPS to track down hubbie's stolen car with his cell" -- Need we say thief was cuffed?
Furloughs: "Trenton mayor announces 600 city workers must take 13 unpaid days off"
Human Trafficking: "Jersey City raid reveals 30 Chinese immigrants padlocked into 'fire trap'"
Passaic: "City's business administrator fired after drug, DWI arrest"
Berkeley Heights: "Painful cuts eyed for school budget"
Museum of Agriculture: "NJ ag museum shuts down because of state cuts"
Union County: "CountyWatchers on Stender and patronage, County debt, County transparency issues"
Egypt Reaction: "More than 100 rally in Jersey City after Mubarak steps down"
Valentine's Day: "Barbershop quartets serenade couples across NJ this weekend to raise funds"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice looks into what Council 'liaisons' are for. Olddoc discusses clerics serving in appointed and elected positions, plus some pix from his trips to Egypt and some free medical advaice. Maria on the school budget: it went to Board members Friday, but will the public get it next week? Councilor Williams notes responsible leadership on the budget is crucial. Jerry a Redistricting public hearing Sunday in Jersey City, plus some legislative press releases. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project blogs at A Student's Perspective, on his interview with Leadership Somerset, and notes his birthday is tomorrow -- Happy Birthday, Vashon! Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, posts an interview with Paul Reynolds and a Valentine reminder.
| BERNICE: PLAINTALKER II | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
COUNCILORS: | McWILLIAMS | MAPP | STORCH | WILLIAMS |
| JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | PLAINFIELD TOMORROW | QC PROGRESSIVE | BURNEY: AS I SEE IT |
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 |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
COUNCILORS: | McWILLIAMS | MAPP | STORCH | WILLIAMS |
| JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | PLAINFIELD TOMORROW | QC PROGRESSIVE | BURNEY: AS I SEE IT |
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 |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- GIRL SCOUT COOKIES: It's that time of year. I'll publish contact info for any and all selling Girl Scout cookies -- send details to plaindan at gmail dot com.
- Today - February 12. 7 PM. DuCABARET: Plainfield Symphony Cabaret. Plainfield cabaret sensation John DeMarco headlines an evening of cabaret with seven other performers, plus supper, open bar and desserts. Silent auction and silent art auction with noted nature painters. Proceeds benefit the Plainfield Symphony. Read more about the complete program here. Tickets: $75/person. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue. Park in lot at rear of complex, entrance to hall directly from lot. Info and online ticket sales at www.plainfieldsymphony.org/.
- Tomorrow - February 13. 2 - 4 PM. Exhibit: Muhlenberg - Healing Hands and History. An exhibit of historic photos, documents, memorabilia and a video about three centuries of medical care in Plainfield, highlighting Muhlenberg Hospital and the dedication of its staff to the health of Plainfield and area residents. At the Drake House, 602 West Front Street (at the foot of Plainfield Avenue). Info: (908) 755-5831 or visit the website at www.drakehousemuseum.org/.
- Monday - February 14. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. 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. Agendas are posted online here www.plainfield.com/Info_Agendas.htm.
- Tuesday - February 15. 7 PM. FOSH Monthly Meeting. Planning for the annual FOSH Yard Sale event and the United Way's Maidens in May house tour. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot).
- Wednesday - February 16. 9 AM - 8:30 PM. Union County College Black History Month Celebration. A day of free activities for students and the public --
- 9 AM - 8 PM. African American Market (Victor Richel Commons)
- 10:15 AM. National African-American Read-In (Roy Smith Theater) -- Theme: The Black Family
- 11 AM - 7 PM. Soul Food (Cafeteria) -- Full menu to 2PM; there is a charge for food.
- 7 - 9 PM. Concert: Old & Young Together. Featuring the Newark Boys Chorus and the North Jersey Philharmonic Glee Club in the Dolores collins Benjamin Memorial Concert. (Roy Smith Theater)
Info: Dr. Lawrence Hogan, (908) 497-4235 or Talisha Slaughter Green (908) 361-7217. At the Cranford campus of Union County College.
- Wednesday - February 16. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Plainfield Chamber of Commerce: State of Business Meeting. Join with members of the Chamber of Commerce, the SID and others at this free event as we share plans for attracting more businesses to the Plainfield area. Presenters include Jacques Howard, acting director of DPWUD on economic development, and FrankCretella of Landmark Development on projects he is undertaking in the central business district. Special invited guests include Sen. Frank Lautenberg, Congressman Frank Pallone, Assemblyman Jerry Green, Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, Plainfield City Council and Union County Freeholders. At PNC Bank, Park Avenue and West 2nd Street. Info: (908) 757-5155. FREE.
- Thursday - February 17. 5 - 8 PM. Free Flu Shot Clinic. Health Officer Mark Colicchio offers free flu shots on a walk-in basis while supplies last. At St. Mary's Church, 516 West 6th Street (near Liberty Street). Info: (908) 753-3092.
- Thursday - February 17. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Sunday - February 20. 3 PM. Annual AKA African-American History Celebration. The Plainfield chapter, Theta Phi Omega, hosts its annual African-American history pageant in cooperation with Ivy Visions. A range of local talent will be presented. Light refreshments will follow the free program. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot). Info: Mrs. Lonnie Brice at (908) 464-8473 or by email to lpbrice@aol.com.
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