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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Connolly: "Judge suggests negotiations in Connolly bankruptcy case"
Fire: "Arson squad investigating New Year's Day fire"
Muhlenberg/Solaris: "Appeals court reinstates case of sex assault alleged at Muhlenberg"
Jayson Williams: "Williams in DWI in New York City" -- NYPost | Ledger | Courier |
Obituary: "Sharon Annette Barksdale, managed Parliament Funkadelics" -- And former Recreation Division employee.
Obituary: "Eunice Johnson, founder of Ebony Fashion Fair"
Swine Flu Vaccinations: "Montgomery schedules further H1N1 clinic"
Supermarkets: "Supermarket interested in downtown Somerville" -- ShopRite.
Union County: "Freeholder's brother filmed robbing fellow cops?" -- From CountyWatchers.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: Is the Council being handed a surprise? Olddoc posts an exhcange with a reader on issues with Council meetings (too few) and comments on Cabinet shenanigans. Maria crosses her fingers BOE questions will be answered tonight. Councilor McWilliams posts her 'Plainfield First' remarks from the Council reorganization meeting. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice. Plainfield Sports News finds Greg Powell taking a familiar place with Plainfield's wrestling, and notes KiXX ends road trip with a loss.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, mmm; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, Renata announces her Board of Ed candidacy; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, mmm; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez, mmm.
DYFS: "Federal monitor set to unveil report on DYFS"
Legislature --
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - January 5. 7 PM. School District Human Resources Policies Meeting. BOE member Christian Estevez will lead a public review of the District's human resources policies and procedures. At the Board of Ed Administration Building (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Public welcome.
- Saturday - January 9. 6:30 - 11 PM. VWB Twelfth Night Progressive Dinner. This year's theme is 'Southern Comfort'. Attendees will move through four of the Van Wyck Brooks District's historic homes for appetizers, entrée, desserts and after-dinner cordials. $25/paid members, $40/guests. For more info, visit the District's website here, or email Larry Quirk here. Space is limited and this event is always a complete sellout!
- Monday - January 11. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Top Plainfield News of 2009: "Connolly Properties Plainfield's top 2009 story" -- See Section 2.
Public Safety Director Duties: "Police unions sue E. Brunswick over director's duties" -- Allege they overstep bounds reserved for 'sworn officers'.
2009 Business Review: "Decade ends in anxiety for Central Jersey businesses"
Cablevision: "900,000 NJ customers still without Food Network and HGTV" -- including some area towns.
Piscataway: "4-Alarm fire displaces several families" -- Courier | Ledger |
Watchung Arts Center: "Center to recognize Italian-American fiction"
'Jersey Shore' Show: "Surf, skin, and Jersey. What's not to love?"
Legislature --
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice wonders why Plainfield's board and commission seats can't ever get untangled. Olddoc reviews the Mayor's State of the City Address while waiting for the wheels of government to begin spinning today. Maria reviews matters of concern for tomorrow's BOE policy meeting. Councilor McWilliams posts her remarks from the Council reorganization meeting. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, offering thoughts on Plainfield and Marting Luther King Jr, regarding conscience and courage; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, Renata announces her Board of Ed candidacy; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, reviews her week -- you MUST see her Plainfield photos; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez, where she posts her poetry, lyrics for Solidarity Singers (including 'Won't you go home, Dick Cheney') and other writings.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - January 5. 7 PM. School District Human Resources Policies Meeting. BOE member Christian Estevez will lead a public review of the District's human resources policies and procedures. At the Board of Ed Administration Building (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Public welcome.
- Saturday - January 9. 6:30 - 11 PM. VWB Twelfth Night Progressive Dinner. This year's theme is 'Southern Comfort'. Attendees will move through four of the Van Wyck Brooks District's historic homes for appetizers, entrée, desserts and after-dinner cordials. $25/paid members, $40/guests. For more info, visit the District's website here, or email Larry Quirk here. Space is limited and this event is always a complete sellout!
- Monday - January 11. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
City Administration: "City still seeking administrator" -- 'At this point we're just trying to keep the lights on', Councilor Burney.
Connolly Properties: "Plainfield firm offers plan to emerge from bankruptcy"
Schools: "BOE to hold human-resources meeting in wake of certification controversy" -- Reminder, it's Tuesday evening.Fire: "Fire over Casanova Pizzeria shuts down two streets" -- Photo gallery here.
Library: "2009 Photography Exhibit now online"PHS Swimmers: "Plainfield swimmers defy odds, stereotypes"
Hillside: "Mayor eyes restructuring to forestall layoffs"
Union County: "New, old Freeholder chairs endorse salary freeze"
Christie Transition [full Ledger coverage here] --
Environment: "Recycling is great, reusing is greater"
Homeowner Assistance: "US loan program seen as adding to housing woes"
Language: "'Shovel ready' tops list of banned words" -- See list here. What about 'at the end of the day'?
Real Estate --
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: the Mayor promises better communication, and has the State of the City Address online. Olddoc notes more on the reorg and some facts on C-Town. Maria posts the District's short-term action plan in response to QSAC, and solicits college flags (and stories) of Evergreen grads -- neat idea! Piv is back, offering reflections on the reorg and Mayor's Address, including points to watch. Councilor Storch outlines steps on speed humps. Councilor Burney reviews his year as Council President. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.
Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - January 3. 4 PM. 'Tres Reyes' (Three Kings) Pageant. Join Plainfield's Latino community in this traditional celebration of the Epiphany, when tradition holds the Three Kings (or Wise Men) visited the infant Jesus. Attendees are invited to bring their own wish-letters for the Tres Reyes, which is an old Latino tradition. At St. Mary's Church, West 6th & Liberty Streets. Parking in either church lot on Liberty Street. All are welcome.
- Tuesday - January 5. 7 PM. School District Human Resources Policies Meeting. BOE member Christian Estevez will lead a public review of the District's human resources policies and procedures. At the Board of Ed Administration Building (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Public welcome.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Fire: "Madison Avenue house burns again" -- You saw it here first.
Oath-takings: "New Year's brings political reorganization throughout NJ" -- Including swearing-in of Councilor Bridget Rivers and Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs.
Cablevision: "Cablevision drops Food Network and HGTV" -- Some Central Jersey towns affected.
Edison: "In first act as mayor, Ricigliano cuts her own salary"
Trinitas Hospital: "Hospital breaking ground for healthcare training facility"
Union County: "Why the lambs are silent in Union County" -- Employees kept from speaking up, from CountyWatchers.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernicenotes milestones and surprises at New Year's day reorg, posts some information on the 2010 Council calendar, and some of Mayor Robinson-Briggs' planned initiatives. Olddoc recounts the reorg, noting the 'bride's side' was luckier than the rest. Maria asks all to focus on what they admire about Plainfield.
Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - January 3. 4 PM. 'Tres Reyes' (Three Kings) Pageant. Join Plainfield's Latino community in this traditional celebration of the Epiphany, when tradition holds the Three Kings (or Wise Men) visited the infant Jesus. Attendees are invited to bring their own wish-letters for the Tres Reyes, which is an old Latino tradition. At St. Mary's Church, West 6th & Liberty Streets. Parking in either church lot on Liberty Street. All are welcome.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
PMUA: "Plainfield utilities authority to reduce rates"
Rotary Club: "PHS students of the month named" -- plus North Plainfield HS.
EWR Security: "Newark airport getting full-body scanners"
Gay Marriage: "Gay marriage bill moves to shaky ground"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice assesses 2009: Sister Act (Bridget Rivers election), Piv for Plainfield, and Sharon, redux. Olddoc wishes all a Happy New Year. Maria readies for the District's policies review. Jerry doesn't wish anybody anything for the New Year (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Councilor Burney assesses his year as Council President. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.
Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - January 1. 11 AM. 'Installation Ceremony'. Sharon Robinson-Briggs will take up her second term as mayor, Bridget Rivers will become the 4th Ward Councilor. Despite the website announcement (see here), the legal action is 'swearing in'.
- Today - January 1. 1 PM. City Council Reorganization. Council reorganizes. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will present the State of The City address. At City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- (CANCELED Due to Family Illness)
Today - January 1. 5 PM. Reception for Council President Annie McWilliams. The community is cordially invited to a reception in honor of the election of Councilor-at-large Annie McWilliams as Plainfield's youngest ever City Council president. Come celebrate the occasion and offer your wishes for the New Year. At the McWilliams home, 1341 Prospect Avenue.
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