Olddoc: Potholes seaon hits.. Bernice: PMUA, Census thoughts, rec ordinance.. Dr. E=MC² has a novel school reform idea.. PSN: Cardinals fall in A.C., Fanteractive reviewed.. Rucker on upcoming budget issues.. Vashon has an interview coming..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield Symphony's 'duCabaret' fundraiser this weekend"
  
• "Hidden Plainfield: February 6 home ID"
• "Fire overnight at John Street murder site"
  

SUPER BOWL: I knew Green Bay would win when the elephant crushed the watermelon with the Steelers logo, then proceeded to eat it.
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.

Assemblyman Green:  "Assemblyman Green should accept responsibility" -- Courier letter by Tony Perrucci of Watchung chides Jerry's egotism.
Courier Changes:  "Paul Grzella: We enjoy hearing from you. Really!" -- Some notes about changes to the online edition.
Crime Fighting:  "Police using free online crime-mapping, tip-texting tools"

Census 2010:   "Lakewood, NJ's fastest-growing town, defined by its diversity"
Green Brook:  "3rd Wonderland Smoke Shop opens -- complete with motorcycle-shaped water pipe"
Newark:  "City officials battle over drop in arrests, summonses in last half of 2010"
PSE&G:  "BPU asked to reopen case of 'stranded costs' recovery"  -- Consumers were ripped off for billions.
School Budgets:  "Schools brace for another round of budget cuts"
Snow Costs:  "Snow removal cuts into commercial owners' profits" -- Cites Plainfield native Adam Levin's Levin Property Management of North Plainfield.
Rev. 'Buster' Soaries:  "Minister wants his flock debt-free" -- Online photo gallery here.

Gov. Christie:  "Christie takes aim at two more authorities"
Doctor Shortage:  "NJ faces growing doctor shortage due to insurance, med school costs"
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "NJ Senators, Amtrak announce new commuter tunnel" -- Ledger | NYTimes | -- To Penn Station.
Planned Parenthood:  "Agency reeling from activist video sting"
Public Safety:  "Police, firefighters to address Senate panel on effects of layoffs on safety"
School Vouchers:  "Braun: Vouchers hearing is latest gimmick posing as reform"
State Pensions:  "Actuary: Pension crisis will get worse"

On Beer:  "A Midwest tour for beer lovers"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice has a Sunday night roundup of several topics: PMUA, Rec commission ordinance, Census thoughts, more. Olddoc realizes pothole season has hit, notes Super Bowl will pre-empt a Monday post. Maria on the cost of cutting free preschool. Dr. E=MC², has a novel idea for school reform: personally invite specific leaders to participate (no flyers, please). Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive, looks over the upcoming budget situation. Plainfield Sports News finds the Cardinals falling in A.C., reviews Fanteractive social networking sports service. Vashon Hill, of the Leadership Project congratulates the Packers and announces an interview coming tomorrow at A Student's Perspective.

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  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 |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - February 7. 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. Agendas are posted online here.
  

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