Olddoc on the PMUA discussion, Red Cross move.. Maria suggests revenue sources for Plainfield.. Rucker on the budget shortfall surprise.. Jerry gets a short note of appreciation.. PSN finds Lane leads Cardinals over Linden..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Solaris cuts staffing of Muhlenberg SED"

Budget:  "$3.4 million budget gap has Plainfield facing cuts"
DWI:  "Caller's tip leads to arrest of Plainfield man for DWI in Fanwood"
Red Cross:  "Plainfield, Westfield Red Cross chapters to merge"
School Vouchers:  "Politics decides who gets on vouchers' short list" -- From NJ Spotlight, cited by Maria today.
Shooting:  "$1M bail for Plainfield man accused of shooting girlfriend outside NJ diner"
Tax Forms:  "Plainfield Library offering tax forms"
Womens Basketball:  "Plainfield's Carolina Garcia moves into 9th place at NJCU"

Bridgewater:  "19-year-old ID'ed as gunman in murder-suicide at jewelers" -- Courier | Ledger |

Municipal Budgets --

• Camden:  "Council votes down 23% tax increase that would have saved 47 cop jobs"
• Hamilton:  "Over 20% of employees laid off, including 13 cops"

Pay-to-Play:  "Law firm in Trenton pay-to-pay flap withdraws from contract"

County Prosecutors:  "Commission report indicates ways counties could share services"
Electricity Costs:  "No rate relief in sight as federal court tosses challenge to pricing scheme" -- From NJ Spotlight.
NJ Supremes:  "Top court weighs whether journalists' shield law extends to blogs" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Schools Construction:  "Construction official refuses to testify why construction is being held up" -- Including Plainfield.
State Finances:  "USB agrees to repurchase interest-rate swap deals" -- NJ Newsroom | Ledger |
Waterfront Commission:  "Three indicted in ongoing ports probe"
Worker Residency:  "Christie vetoes part of worker residency law" -- Gannett | Ledger |
Obesity:  "Gallup Report: Obesity costs cities millions"

Beer News --

• Spivey on Beer:  "Of sausages and Samuel Adams Noble Pils"
• Lambertville:  "River Horse eyes reopening by weekend" -- After snow nearly collapsed roof.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice will be posting more from Monday's Council meeting. Olddoc posts on the PMUA discussion and Council impressions, plus notes on Red Cross move and schools. Maria notes Central Jersey Arts charter has an open house for prospective students tonight; wrangling on the OSA/vouchers bill; and suggestions for boosting Plainfield revenues. Jerry posts a note of appreciation form a Cresskill teacher. Plainfield Sports News reports Lane leads Cardinals over Linden. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, takes note of the $3.4M budget dilemma revealed to the Council Monday.

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• 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.
  
  
• Tomorrow - 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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