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Monday, May 4, 2009

Green demands PMUA investigation.. Bernice: Busy Council agenda.. Maria: Why vote no on school budget?.. DeFilippo under the gun..

PLAINFIELD


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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice: Council will discuss school budget, July 4 parade and more. Maria solicits school budget 'no' voters' opinions. Olddoc meditates on language, bigotry and the schools. PSN reports Walter Martin is 61 and still kicking, hoping to earn a roster spot with the NJ Battle team.


No Plainfield stories in today's Courier or Ledger.

Hillside: "Menza threatens DeFilippo machine" | "Bates runs targeted campaign" | "Machine bets on Jewell" -- Believe it or not, Hillside has 'nonpartisan' elections, which come next Tuesday, and Charlotte's feeling the heat.

2009 Governor's Race: "Christie backs school vouchers"
Tax Amnesty: "NJ offers tax amnesty to bolster receipts"
Absentee Ballots: "Law makes it easier to vote, and to cheat"
Budget: "Poll: Jerseyans have doubts about proposed budget" -- Gannett | Ledger |
NJ Hall of Fame: "Heroes come in many forms"
Rutgers: "Rutgers uses robot sub to interest students in marine sciences"

Transit Villages: "Fate of transit village planned for J&J property up in air"


Filene's: "Filene's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy" -- Filene's?

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - May 5. 7 PM. Board of Ed Reorganization. At 1200 Myrtle Avenue. Public welcome.

  • Tomorrow - 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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