Olddoc on history of Rt. 28 in Plainfield; budget control.. Bernice solicits Black History contibutions; note more on PMUA.. Maria posts letter from teacher's union on issues.. Rucker begins discussion of public housing.. PSN posts three boxing stories..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Abbott Districts: "Union City schools a test case for Christie reforms?" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Award: "Flor Gonzalez among women honored by Union County for outstanding achievement"
Council: "Plainfield council taking closer look at PMUA"
Black History Month: "Local AKAs to host African-American celebration"
Electric Bills: "Electric bills expected to fall about $5 per month" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Eugene Monroe: "Remembering life as football's 'top recruit'"
Planning: "Online 'game' for city planners addresses real-world problems" -- Hmmmm...
Budgets: "Early start on school budget expected to reap benefits" -- Started a joint effort last summer.
Rahway: "Rahway gets ready for its closeup" -- Ten years into its redevelopment, starting to advertise itself.
Verizon Stores: "Verizon stores begin offering iPhones"
Black-owned Businesses: "Number of black-owned NJ businesses jumps 66%"
Bond Rating: "Drop in NJ bond rating ignites pension fight" -- | PolNJ | WSJ | Bloomberg | NJNewsrm | Ledger |
County Prosecutors: "Report: Cost of state takeover would be $435M"
Ledger: "Star-Ledger doubles statehouse staff"
Redistricting --
- Essex County: "Codey backers suspect power brokers intend to redraw his district"
- 'Packing': "Dems attempt to block 'packing' minorities" -- PolNJ | Ledger -- For redistricting techniques, see here.
- Race: "Redistricting and the politics of race" | "Word of the Hour: Bleaching"
Teacher College Rankings: "Deans of NJ schools threaten boycott of first-ever US best teachers colleges list"
Telecom Rules: "Don't overhaul rules" -- Courier editorial outlines consumer protections about to be cast aside.
Food Stamps: "Most states see double-digit spike in food stamp use" -- Data here; NJ is up 22.1% over 2009.
Internet Control: "Is an Internet 'kill switch' a good idea?" -- Egypt raises the question; President's existing powers here.
Street Cams: "Smaller, easier to use, and for more infractions than speed, red lights"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes more PMUA controversy, solicits Plainfield Black History recollections and congratulates Alrick Brown on a road not taken. Olddoc offers some thoughts on budget control, and welcome history on who maintains Route 28. Maria posts the teacher union's letter of concerns about the District. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, begins a multi-part discussion of public housing. Plainfield Sports News posts three boxing stories.
| 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 10. 7 - 8:30 PM. Free Workshop: Appealing Your Property Taxes. Plainfield real estate expert Robert K. Graham (Mr. Plainfield) offers a free workshop on appealing your property tax assessment. Too many homeowners pay too much in taxes because they do not appeal their assessments. The workshop will outline the appeals process and show you how to increase your odds of getting your assessment lowered. At the Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood (off Valley Street, across from the Maplewood Middle School). Info: (908) 518-5452.
- Saturday - 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/.
- Sunday - 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.
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