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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Jerry a Peeping Tom?.. Swine flu.. 'Raisin' coming.. Olddoc: Budget and IT.. Abbott case before Supremes..

PLAINFIELD



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes signs of space available at 212-16 Park Avenue. Maria notes the district is working on the swine flu issue and points to the upcoming 'Raisin' production (also see calendar below). Olddoc comments in full on the budget and the IT discussion by Council. Assembly Green posts on 'The Swine Flu and our medical neighborhood'. xxx.


Abbott Districts: "Funding for poor schools put to test" -- Oral arguments yesterday.
NJT Fares: "NJT budget does not call for fare increase"
Swine Flu: "Plea from ERs: Don't worry" | "Enough Tamiflu on hand" | "1st U.S. fatality"

Bound Brook: "$13M Stimulus money for Green Brook flood control" -- Courier | Ledger |
Duke Estate Auction: "Auction promises glimpse of glamor" -- Ledger |
Newark: "Feds give Housing Authority a passing grade" -- At last.
Obama Rated: "Jersey bloggers on Obama's first 100 days"
Union County Open Space Fund: "Countywatchers: Land grabs? Use for county salaries?"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Tomorrow - April 30. 7 PM. Neighborhood House 70th Anniversary Celebration. Friends and supporters of the preschool and social services agency will gather to honor Pat Fields, Donald Van Blake, the Rev. LaVerne Ball and Wilson Memorial Union Church. At Snuffy's Pantagis in Scotch Plains. Tickets: $75/person, can be purchased at Neighborhood House, 644 West 4th Street.

  • Friday - May 1. 7:30 PM. Murder Mystery Fundraiser. An evening of fun solving a murder mystery and supporting a good cause. Proceeds provide tracking devices to seniors at risk of wandering who are registered with the Somerset County Office on Aging. Light hors d'oeuvres. At The Chelsea, 274 King George Road, Warren, NJ. Tickets: $25/person. Info: (908) 903-0911.

  • Saturday - May 2. 9:30 AM. Liberty and Freedom. What makes us a 'free' people? Why is 'liberty' such a big deal? Is American different from any other country? Learn what power you have in the voting booth. Sponsored by Progressive Leadership for Plainfield. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Sunday - May 3. Noon - 5 PM. 30th Annual Pet Fair. Petting zoo, face painting, games with prizes, live music, pony rides and refreshments. Exhibitors range from pet services to clubs to animal rescue organizations. Several competitive events for dogs. Admission: $3/person, children 6 and under FREE. At Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside. (908) 789-3670 or visit the website at www.ucnj.org/trailside.

  • Monday - May 4. 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.

  • Wednesday - May 6. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - May 7. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Friday thru Sunday - May 8-10. Play: A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry's classic in a production by M.Power Performing Arts, directed by Alrick Brown. Exciting theater, locally produced. Times: Friday, 8 PM; Saturday, 3PM and 8 PM; Sunday, 8:30 PM. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street. Tickets: $15/person ($30 at the door), $10/students and seniors. Group rates available. Info and reservations: (908) 756-3500 x115 or visit the website at raisinplfd.wordpress.com/, where you can see a video trailer and visit their Facebook page.
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STATE
2009 Races --
Air Quality: "Jersey earns 10th straight 'F' for air quality"
Ft. Dix Plot: "Three life sentences in terror plot"
Gas Theft: "Ex-County OEM gets PIT, avoids trial for theft of gasoline" -- $7 worth.
Mortgage Fraud: "Milgram charges two firms with mortgage fraud


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