PHC med director fired.. Muhlenberg impact.. 2nd hearing scheduled.. Will District get cancelled Corzine contract?..
PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today:
- "Health Center medical director terminated" -- Raising many questions...
Crescent Times: Maria has been busy (see here) -- BOE/City services agreement, Green Brook flood control, City & BOE liasons, Crescent Area progress, issues...
Doc's Potpourri: "Villain Solaris rolls on"
Save Muhlenberg: 'Save Muhlenberg' Rally at Statehouse in Trenton, Noon today.
Plainfield Trees: "Street Cherries" -- The most recent post by Plainfield's tree guru, Dr. Greg Palermo, including observations on Redbuds.
Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch(here) has an entry on developing a City Council agenda; and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).
Muhlenberg: "State to schedule second public hearing" -- Courier | Ledger |
Audits/Contracts: "State comptroller wants contract info" -- Plainfield among those ordered to comply.
McGreeveys: "McGreevey case going to court as talks falter"
Randle Shooting: "Roselle officer won't be disciplined in shooting"
Crime-Prevention Contract: "Center tied to Corzine backs out of contract" -- Will Plainfield Schools have a chance at it now?
Housing: "'Bayonne boxes' may get the boot in Newark" -- Similar to the new illegal 3-family on Arlington Avenue.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- NOTE: 'Save Muhlenberg' Rally at Statehouse in Trenton, Noon today.
- Today - May 8. 10 AM - 12:30 PM. Temporary Rental Assistance Workshop. An attorney will be available to inform residents of their legal rights as tenants. Sponsored by: Plainfield Action Services. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Info: Joy Hilliman (908) 753-3526 or Maria Lopez (908) 753-3525. FREE.
- Tomorrow - May 9. 3 PM. El Día de los Niños. Officially designated by Congress, Plainfield celebrates the 'Day of the Child', showcasing performances and art by students of the Bilingual Day Care Center. The Cedarbrook School musical ensemble will perform, as well as Folklore Infantil Latino Americano and Grupo Inti Raymi. At the Bilingual Day Care Center, 225 West 2nd Street. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
- Saturday - May 10. Noon - 4 PM. Homeownership Fair. For those interested in buying or those facing challenges in today's real estate environment. Sessions will provide foreclosure prevention, reverse mortgage, property management and credit management concerns. Sponsor: Faith Bricks & Mortar and the City of Plainfield. At the Plainfield High School Cafeteria. Use Kenyon Avenue parking lot. FREE.
- Monday - May 12. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday - May 13. Last day to REGISTER to vote for the June Primary Election. Information: Union County Board of Elections, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208. (908) 527-4121.
CENTRAL JERSEY
Berkeley Heights: "Terms reached on police authority" -- Averting Prosecutor's takeover.
Elizabeth: "Police continue gang arrests"
Irvington: "Rice asks for audit of Irvington" -- Fears bankruptcy.
Piscataway: "Ethnic delights at Greek Festival" -- St. George's Church, River Road.
Scotch Plains: "Project to add a pool at the YMCA"
Turkeys: "They now strut even in areas crowded with people"
STATE
Carla Katz: "Union probes Katz donation to Booker campaign"
Meadowlands Development: "Plug pulled on EnCap" -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes |
Stun Guns: "Stun guns get boost before panel"
UMDNJ: "Cardiologists to settle UMDNJ payoff case"
U.S. Senate Race: "Lautenberg says OK to a second debate"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Campaigns --
- Dems - The Race: "Clinton won't quit; Obama doesn't care"
- Dems - The Party: "For the Dems, Signs of a Possible Changing of the Guard"
- Dems - NJ: "Jersey Democrats call for party unity"
- GOP - Presidential: "Republicans Focus on Obama as Fall Opponent"
- GOP - Congress: "Boehner's GOP fix: A new committee"
Domestic Spying: "FBI Backs Off From Secret Order for Data" -- The key is the gag order is withdrawn.
Municipal Bankruptcy: "Bay Area City Declares Bankruptcy" -- Message from Vallejo.
OF INTEREST
Stamps: "With price rising, Forever stamps a hot seller now" -- Postage increases Monday.
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