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Sunday, May 3, 2009

Mayor's campaign website lauched.. FOSH, VWB sales.. Bernice: Busy week ahead.. 'Jersey Boy' McGreevey.. Burney explains assessments..

PLAINFIELD

Memo to primary candidates: Just a reminder. CLIPS is offering to post links to online presences (website, blog, Facebook, etc.) any candidate may be using for the 2009 primary election campaign. CLIPS will also post notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section (please be timely if you want exposure!). Email links and notices to Dan here. The links will appear in a special section on the CLIPS page beginning Wednesday, May 6. Snail mail reminders of this invitation have been mailed by USPS to each candidate. Be there or be square.
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes a busy week ahead (and how to tell it's time for a break), plus a plug for libraries. They're more important than ever now, you know! Maria has a great eye for some 8th Street pix, wishes Dr. Gallon a (belated) HB, and marks Public Gardens Day. Love that scary tree-face! Olddoc on giving Dr. Gallon a chance and holding the BOE accountable, plus a Roman town on the Danube. Councilor Burney posts his explanation of tax assessments. You may find the mango story more tasty.

Mayor's Re-election Website: "Mayor Robinson-Briggs' re-election website launched"
McGreevey: "Jersey Boy" -- An 'interview' by Deborah Solomon. Hard to believe the NYT considers this journalism.
Sojourner Truth Ceremony: "Getting her due at last" -- Plainfield choral group performed.
Oak Ridge Golf Course: Mulshine: "Union County freeholders ignored Green Acres requirements"
Real Estate: "Cracking the home address code" -- How to find a listing's address online.
UMDNJ: "Audits show lax cost controls at UMDNJ"
Hudson Tunnel: "A job of countless details, careful choreography" -- NJT slideshow here.

Irvington: "Irvington pushes back on crime with new tactics"
200 Club: "Six cops honored for valor"
Dining Out: "Indian, vegetarian, inexpensive, exotic" -- And in Piscataway.
Divorce Settlements: "Recession causing surge in filings for changes to settlements"
Language Instruction: "38 NJ districts now teach Chinese" -- Underscoring China's world significance.
Municipal Budget: "Revenue loss putting NJ cities in fiscal vise"
NJ Hall of Fame: "Hall of Fame inductees a diverse group" -- See website here.
NJ Securities Bureau: "Standing up for the everyday investor"
Swine Flu: "Officials confirm 12-year-old from Bernards diagnosed"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Saturday - May 9. 6 - 9 PM. Benefit Exhibit & Reception: Art of Ivan Lo. The whimsy and humor of illustrations by artist KuoLiang 'Ivan' Lo for an Economics Journal will on sale. Half of show sales will benefit Grace's Kitchen, a feeding program serving the hungry of Plainfield. Additional viewing Sunday, Noon to 1:30 PM. In Knickle Hall of Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue (entry near 6th Street). Info: (908) 756-1520.
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