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Sunday, March 22, 2009

State sues Verizon over FIOS.. NAACP BOE forum today.. PMUA tussle.. Senior Center/Condos.. much more..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice is told the NAACP's BOE candidate forum is today(!), notes the beginning of the community butterfly garden at Grace Church, and posts Dr. Gallon's answers to questions on dress and identity in the schools. Maria had a really good reason for missing the butterfly garden workday (you must read it), and points to the DumpPMUA notes on the 3/17 meeting. PEPtalk continues the BOE candidate profiles with #6, Joe Ruffin. PSN posts spring sports schedules: Baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, track and field.

PMUA --
Senior Center/Condos: "Readying for opening of new senior center, condos"
Charter Schools: "Chartering a successful course: Signs of hope in urban schools"
Irvington: "DPW's enforcement spree causing a dust-up"
Linden: "Linden buys energy efficient vehicles for employees"
Newark: "Newark spruces up its zoning code" -- Estimate 40% of buildings do not conform.
Restaurants: "NJ restaurants launched in a down time face a tall order"
South Plainfield: "Police, volunteers recognized for their service"
Union County Parks: "Archery range on horizon for Oak Ridge golf course"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tuesday - March 24. 4:30 - 6:30 PM. PEA: Board of Education Candidate Forum. Plainfield Education Association, the union representing school district employees, is hosting a Board of Education candidate forum. At the Plainfield High School Cafeteria, 950 Park Avenue. Parking and direct entrance to the cafeteria off the Kenyon Avenue parking lot. Your first chance to see, hear and question school board candidates.

  • Tuesday - March 24. 7 PM. Mayor's Community Forum. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will host a community forum to outline efforts to obtain stimulus funding and planning for the economy's rebound. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) Public invited.

  • Tuesday - March 24. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Wednesday - March 25. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - March 26. 6 - 9 PM. Rotary's 10th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner and Silent Auction. Guest of Honor: Janice Allen, who just completed three terms as mayor of North Plainfield. Proceeds benefit college scholarships for PHS and NPHS students. Tickets: $70/person. Checks payable to and mailed to: Rotary PNP, Inc. 165 Palmer Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 or email to: rotaryclub@rotarypnp.org.

  • Saturday - March 28. 9 AM - 1 PM. Free Rabies Clinic. Free rabies clinic for pet cats and dogs, sponsored by the City of Plainfield. All dogs must be on a secure leash. All cats must be in a secure carrier. Dog and cat licenses will be available. This is the first of four opportunities. At the South Avenue Fire House, adjacent to Netherwood Station.

  • Saturday - March 28. 1 - 4 PM. Childrens Book Signing Event. A book-signing event and workshop for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, with artist Bryan Collier, who illustrated Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, written by Nikki Grimes. Sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of LINKS. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. Copies of the book will be distributed one per family on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE.

  • Saturday - March 28. 8 PM. Plainfield Symphony: Springtime Pops. Featuring the NY Philharmonic's principal tuba Alan Baer as soloist in John Williams' Concerto for Tuba. Guest conductor Chris Wilhejm, of the Ridgewood Concert Band will lead the orchestra in Copland's Appalachian Spring and other pops favorites. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking at Swain's or on 1st Place.) Tickets available at the door: $25/person, $15/seniors and students. 12 and under free. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the PSO website at www.plainfieldsymphony.org/.

  • Saturday - March 28. Post-Concert. Plainfield Symphony: Conductor's Circle Reception. Following the Pops Concert, all are invited to honor longtime Plainfield Symphony supporters and friends, Jean Mattson and Lois Mattson. At the home of John DeMarco and Alan Cohen, 940 Glenwood Avenue. $35/person, payable at the door. Includes buffet supper and full bar.

  • Monday - March 30. 6:30 PM. Restore Muhlenberg/POP Meeting. Note regular meeting date change, as the group's legal briefs appealing Commissioner Howard's July 29, 2008, decision are due in early April. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All Muhlenberg supporters are invited.

  • Monday - March 30. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. PEP: Board of Education Candidate Forum. All candidates for School Board seats have been invited. Sponsored by PEP (Parents Empowering Parents), Plainfield's citywide parents organization. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) For more information, visit the PEP website here.
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STATE
Corzine: "On '05 promises: That was then..."
Native Americans: "NJ's Sand Hill tribes battle each other and the state" -- For $1 trillion in gold?
Veterans: "Job fair for veterans who now battle financially"

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