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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Girls Basketball: "Trenton Catholic bests Plainfield"
Kwanzaa: "African values resound in Plainfield" -- Photos here; story in print edition only.
Road Construction: "Construction near Watchung Circle to end in January"
United Way: "Wendy Burney joins United Way of Greater Union County board"
Arts Grants: "NJ lifts freeze on $12.4M in arts grants"
Edison: "First woman mayor among new leaders"
Stimulus Money: "NJ competes for education reform money"
Obituary: "Percy Sutton, eminent Black politician"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice finds mayor's 'installation ceremony' on Web, plus Council reorg. Olddoc has a very funny 'why me?' post...hmm, maybe it's serious. Maria posts links to audit corrective action plans, self-evaluations, and more. Plainfield Sports News finds PHS girls basketball falls in hostile territory. Councilor Burney posts budget documents online. 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
- Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
- Friday - 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'.
- (TENTATIVE) Friday - 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.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Public Works: "Plainfield DPW cleared the way" -- Letter of appreciation, Courier.
Library: "'Four Season' photo exhibit" -- Library makes NYTimes events calendar.
Budgets: "Middlesex County police departments feel fiscal woes"
Hospitals: "Senator slams Howard on canceling Pascack Valley relicensing process"
Recidivism: "Smart answers to recidivism" -- From back of the pack, NJ now has chance to lead the country in fighting recidivism. NYTimes editorial.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice questions a 'let's all get wasted' party advertised for tonight. Maria: A guest blogger distiguishes between teachers and educators. Councilor Mapp and Councilor Storch have holiday wishes for all. 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 - December 26. 1 - 5 PM. Community Kwanzaa Celebration. This celebration of family, community and culture will feature drumming, storytelling, poetry, an Afrikan market place and a Kwanzaa lighting ceremony. Includes a 'Karamu' catered Afrikan American Feast. Sponsored by Mayor Robinson-Briggs and the Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. FREE.
- Today - December 26. 4 - 7 PM. Jazz Nativity. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. Tickets: $20/adult, $1/youth.
- Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
City Administrator: "Ex-Dover administrator a finalist for top job in Plainfield"
Kwanzaa: "Ex-NBA star Jayson Williams pitches in for Plainfield's Kwanzaa celebration"
Sledding Riot: "Teens start riot over use of sledding hill in Plainfield"
Christmas Customs: "Edison couple's gingerbread creations are holiday tradition"
FaceBook Fights: "Scotch Plains-Fanwood officials blame FaceBook for fights"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: If it's Christmas Day, Washington is crossing the Delaware. Olddoc celebrates the gathering of his family and explains 'Oh Hell'. Maria to Santa: I can explain. Councilor Mapp offers Seaon's Greetings. 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 - December 25. 11 AM - 2 PM. Christmas Dinner. Ruth Fellowship Ministries and St. John's Baptist Church join to offer a Christmas Dinner for those in need. At Plainfield Tower West, 601 West 7th Street (corner of Plainfield Avenue). Info: (908) 412-0500 or (908) 232-6972.
- Tomorrow - December 26. 1 - 5 PM. Community Kwanzaa Celebration. This celebration of family, community and culture will feature drumming, storytelling, poetry, an Afrikan market place and a Kwanzaa lighting ceremony. Includes a 'Karamu' catered Afrikan American Feast. Sponsored by Mayor Robinson-Briggs and the Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. FREE.
- Tomorrow - December 26. 4 - 7 PM. Jazz Nativity. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. Tickets: $20/adult, $1/youth.
- Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Mayor's Cabinet: "Mayor tells Spivey three being considered for City Administrator"
Sex Offender: "Judge sends Plainfield sex offender back to prison" -- Morning Call | Lehigh Valley Live |
Union County Utilities Authority: "Where garbage becomes energy"
Census2010: "NJ population changes could cost House rep, federal aid"
Cryan 'Stalking' Case: "Judge upholds guilty plea of Cryan's ex-girlfriend"
UC Freeholders: "Golf course, banquet hall don't mix" -- Letter, Courier. They want to put a wedding mill at Galloping Hill.
Healthcare Bill: "NJ senators to support bill despite misgivings"
Hospitals --
'Jersey Shore' Show: "Italian-American legislative caucus condemns MTV show"
Kosher Beer: "Stuff your stocking with a Chanukah beer from Schmaltz Brewing"
State Pensions --
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice wishes all a Merry Christmas. Olddoc answers a healthcare question, ponders outcome of the bill. Maria wishes all Happy Holidays and puts up pointers on District policy issues. Jerry welcomes cash from Trenton (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Bo on the 22nd questions nepotism. For a special treat, check out Jackie's photo essay on the storm and the Holidays (here).
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.
HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES: GIVING & GETTING
- Food Donations Needed: Consider donating to your local religious organization's feeding program or food pantry, or give to the COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ: Accepts dry, refrigerated or frozen food. Distributes food to charities throughout the state. Location: 31 Evans Terminal Road, Hillside, N.J. Info: (908) 355-3663; or visit njfoodbank.org/.
- Today. Together AsOne Adopt-a-Family Holiday Celebration. This network of Black Entrepreneurs Who Care has adopted two families from Plainfield Action Services, for whom they are gathering gifts to make a very special Christmas. Gifts or donations via PayPal are needed. For full details, check AsOne's website here. Info: (908) 755-8220 or email staff@asoneonline.com.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - December 24. Starting at Dusk and through the evening. Netherwood Heights Luminary Display. Residents of Netherwood Heights offer their annual luminaries display for the delight of the community. Glowing from candles within, the luminaries will grace homes and sidewalks on Berkeley Avenue, Ravine Road, Dixie Lane and Denmark Road. Start tour from East 7th and Belvidere or Leland and Berkeley. For more information, go to netherwoodheights.com/.
- Today - December 24. 6 PM. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. (Bring a battery-operated candle.) All are welcome.
- Today - December 24. 6:30 PM. Community Candlelight Peace Vigil. Peace activists and supporters from Plainfield and surrounding communities will gather for a witness to peace, with candles, signs and carols. On West 7th Street in front of the United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Today - December 24. 7 PM. A Service of Lessons and Carols. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Tomorrow - December 25. 11 AM - 2 PM. Christmas Dinner. Ruth Fellowship Ministries and St. John's Baptist Church join to offer a Christmas Dinner for those in need. At Plainfield Tower West, 601 West 7th Street (corner of Plainfield Avenue). Info: (908) 412-0500 or (908) 232-6972.
- Saturday - December 26. 1 - 5 PM. Community Kwanzaa Celebration. This celebration of family, community and culture will feature drumming, storytelling, poetry, an Afrikan market place and a Kwanzaa lighting ceremony. Includes a 'Karamu' catered Afrikan American Feast. Sponsored by Mayor Robinson-Briggs and the Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. FREE.
- Saturday - December 26. 4 - 7 PM. Jazz Nativity. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. Tickets: $20/adult, $1/youth.
- Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Budget: "Despite award of $250K in state aid, layoffs and tax hike loom" -- But Perth Amboy gets $3.5M (here).
Schools: "BOE to hold human resources meeting in wake of controversy"
Coat Drive: "Housing Authority's coat drive a success"
2007 Murder: "Judge: Plainfield man's Miranda rights violated in immigrant's beating death"
Hospitals: "Nine hospitals share $40M in state grants" -- JFK not among them.
Edison Drug Scheme: "Cops differ with school chief's account of OxyContin probe"
Legislature: "Giving Legislature veto over reorganization is power grab" -- Editorial, Courier.
Linden: "Linden reopens deal with 'clean coal' plant" -- There is no such thing as 'clean' coal.
Newark: "Planned contract to former councilwoman's company raises questions"
Piscataway: "Anthony Davis enters NFL draft"
Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS: "FaceBook sparks fights at SPFHS"
State Budget --
Swine Flu in Dogs: "Suburban NY dog first to contract H1N1 virus"
Union County Freeholders: "Freeholders make U.C. first in state to support same-sex marriage"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on 'Council President-elect' McWilliams. Olddoc continues the comparison of the House and Senate healthcare bills. Maria finds wise words from former Superintendent Larry Leverett, magnitude of the audit review, and thanks the BOE for planning certifications policy review. Councilor Burney: Now that budget hearings are finished, lists three areas for focus. Councilor Storch offers some Holiday wishes that would better Plainfield. Councilor Mapp lists point-by-point steps to cut the budget. 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 SkyBlue FC holding second truyouts.
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.
HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES: GIVING & GETTING
- Food Donations Needed: Consider donating to your local religious organization's feeding program or food pantry, or give to the COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ: Accepts dry, refrigerated or frozen food. Distributes food to charities throughout the state. Location: 31 Evans Terminal Road, Hillside, N.J. Info: (908) 355-3663; or visit njfoodbank.org/.
- Today and tomorrow. Together AsOne Adopt-a-Family Holiday Celebration. This network of Black Entrepreneurs Who Care has adopted two families from Plainfield Action Services, for whom they are gathering gifts to make a very special Christmas. Gifts or donations via PayPal are needed. For full details, check AsOne's website here. Info: (908) 755-8220 or email staff@asoneonline.com.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - December 24. Starting at Dusk and through the evening. Netherwood Heights Luminary Display. Residents of Netherwood Heights offer their annual luminaries display for the delight of the community. Glowing from candles within, the luminaries will grace homes and sidewalks on Berkeley Avenue, Ravine Road, Dixie Lane and Denmark Road. Start tour from East 7th and Belvidere or Leland and Berkeley. For more information, go to netherwoodheights.com/.
- Tomorrow - December 24. 6 PM. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. (Bring a battery-operated candle.) All are welcome.
- Tomorrow - December 24. 6:30 PM. Community Candlelight Peace Vigil. Peace activists and supporters from Plainfield and surrounding communities will gather for a witness to peace, with candles, signs and carols. On West 7th Street in front of the United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Tomorrow - December 24. 7 PM. A Service of Lessons and Carols. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Saturday - December 26. 1 - 5 PM. Community Kwanzaa Celebration. This celebration of family, community and culture will feature drumming, storytelling, poetry, an Afrikan market place and a Kwanzaa lighting ceremony. Includes a 'Karamu' catered Afrikan American Feast. Sponsored by Mayor Robinson-Briggs and the Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. FREE.
- Saturday - December 26. 4 - 7 PM. Jazz Nativity. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. Tickets: $20/adult, $1/youth.
- Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
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