C L I P S

Where Plainfield turns for news.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Dem Committee tonight.. Bernice & Olddoc on city budgets.. PEPtalk: #10 Abdul-Haqq.. Judge foils Charlotte in Hillside..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice assesses the political and budgetary landscape as filing day draws near. Olddoc comments on the economic situation (both Plainfield and familial) and posts some Moselle pix. Question: If the Moselle valley is so beautiful, why aren't its wines more highly regarded? PEPtalk finishes up the BOE candidates with #10, Rasheed Abdul-Haqq. Maria promises a post later today. PSNews reports the NJ Battle gets ready for ... battle.

Gateway Chamber of Commerce: "Robinson-Briggs named mayor of year"
Drug Ring: "Plainfield man pleads guilty in 'Dirty Laundry' drug ring case"
Sentence Clarification: "Court rules Plainfield convict's sentence must be clarified"

Hillside Elections: "Ballot will group candidates by ticket" -- Charlotte is foiled. Trendspotting?
Animal Fights: "Course shows cops what to look for in investigating gambling rings"
Furlough Protests: "State workers to protest furloughs in Edison, Green Brook" -- Ledger | Courier |
Newark --
 Somerset County: "Dems name Freeholder candidates"
Stimulus Money: "Construction contractors warned 'everyone's watching'"
UFO Hoax: "2 Morris men brag of hoax online, prosecutor not amused" -- Gannett | Ledger |

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.


WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Help! The computer ate the master calendar. Please resend any events scheduled from April forward to this email. Thanks!

  • Tomorrow - April 4. 9 AM. Volunteer Workday at Humane Society. Volunteers are invited to join in demolition of remaining kennels to make way for new kennels and fencing; those wishing to help should bring work gloves and eye protection and wear old clothing. The Plainfield Area Human Society is on Rock Avenue next to the PMUA Transfer Station and the Green Brook bridge. Info: contact.pahs@verizon.net. Note that though progress on fundraising has been made, they are still not out of the woods. You can help.

  • Tomorrow - April 4. 9 AM - 1 PM. Free Rabies Clinic. Bring your cat or dog to a free rabies clinic. Cats must be in secure carrier and dogs must be on a leash. At the South Avenue Firehouse, next to Netherwood Station. Dog and cat licenses will be available.

  • Monday - April 6. 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.

  • Tuesday - April 7. 4 - 8 PM. Free Rabies Clinic. Bring your cat or dog to a free rabies clinic. Cats must be in secure carrier and dogs must be on a leash. At the Bergen Street Firehouse. Dog and cat licenses will be available.

  • Friday - Sunday - April 17-19. Scrapbooking Weekend Getaway at The Pillars. Plainfield's B&B innkeepers Lamont Blowe and Nancy Fiske host a weekend for scrapbookers, including meals, constant snacks, endless pots of coffee and plenty of workspace. Best experienced as a 'stayover' event, arrangements can be made for those who cannot book a room. Give The Pillars a call at (908) 753-0922 for more details. Visit The Pillars website at www.pillars2.com/.
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.
STATE
2009 Races --
 Coniglio Corruption Trial --
 Gay Rights: "Glen Ridge Country Club snub spurs civil rights complaint" -- Public ad may put club in crosshairs.
Pension Funds: "Report: State's teachers pension fund $15B short"
Rutgers --
 Supremes: "Court tackles intimidation of witnesses" -- A realistic proposal?

Not getting your own CLIPS email daily? Click here to get started.

Posted by Dan at 9:39 AM