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Thursday, April 30, 2009

PMUA: Boondoggle and runaround?.. Bernice: ARRA to Teppers?.. Maria: Caciquism.. Jerry: 3 posts and a whack.. McWilliams: Relay for Life..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes ARRA money may go to 'finish' the 'unfinished' finished space in the former Teppers. Maria wonders if there is a lesson for a certain Plainfield someone in Specter's defection to the Democrats. Caciquism? That's a keeper. Olddoc is having Internet connections problems-- check back later. PEPtalk calls to nonwinners to help parents become winners. The Assemblyman has three posts and a whack -- a press release on swine flu, a note on city cleanups, and a response to Maria. As for the Mapp citation, since Green wasn't present in the courtroom, one wonders where he gets his info. Councilor Storch muses about the 'party of No!'. Councilor McWilliams invites participation in this year's Relay For Life.


Park Avenue Overpass: "Stuck truck creates traffic snarl"
Swine Flu: "NJ: Seven cases and counting" -- Hotline number: 1-866-321-9571.
Wardlaw-Hartridge: "Science magazine editors spend day with students"

'Critter Ordinances': "Communities revisit rules on keeping chickens, goats and more"
Edison: "Choi relishes role of 'man who turned Edison upside-down"
GOP: Mulshine: "It's not funny what's happened to the GOP"
Job Interviews: "Expert shows how to respond better in interviews"
NJSO: "Järvi tenure leaves an indelible mark"
'Straw Buyer' Sales: "Former A.C. councilwoman charged in buying city property for self"
Solar Energy: "Schering-Plough flips switch on solar panels"
Union County Golf Courses: "Is County getting ready to sell off courses?"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tuesday - May 5. 7 PM. PMUA Board of Commissioners. At PMUA headquarters, 127 Roosevelt Avenue (corner of East 2nd Street). Public invited.

  • 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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