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Friday, May 1, 2009

Mayor's rec forum draws 1.. Bernice: Do better on 2010 budget.. Maria: Schools and diversity.. PBA fundraiser for memorial..

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PLAINFIELD

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice on budget: transparent, yet fishy; do better in 2010. Maria wonders what message about diversity a school flyer sends. Olddoc's diagnosis: DSL problems; leap to FIOS? -- nice pix, tho. PEPtalk finds a model 21st century school, check it out! PSN posts video of Queens-Justice match.


PBA: "Plainfield PBA sets motorcycle run for memorial fund" -- To honor fallen Plainfield police officers.
Shannon Wright for Gov: "Wright says she can get signatures, money"
Home Security: "Deterring burglaries with safety upgrades" -- Income-limited program.
Swine Flu: "NJ officials confirm first 5 cases" -- Courier | Ledger |

Pay-to-Play: "Corzine stands by Schoor, convicted of bribery" -- At an A.C. 'event'.


North Plainfield: "Separate fires leave man burned, home seriously damaged"
'New' GI Bill: "School aid for veterans goes up"
GOP: "Kean calls Specter switch a 'tragedy' for GOP"
Hydropower: "State looks at power generation at Round Lake, Spruce Run" -- Every little bit...
Streetcams: "East Orange streetcams lead to 165 arrests"
Two Hundred Club: "Seven police officers recognized for valor"


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - May 1. 3 - 6 PM. Butterfly Garden: Planting and Cookout. All are invited to the final planting of the community garden. Cookout and raffle follow. This after-school program is part of a statewide effort. At Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. All are welcome.

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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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STATE
Revenue Shortfall: "Worsening shortfall triggers more angst in Trenton"

DYFS: "Another boy slain under state supervision"
Carla Katz: "Katz is new 101.5 shock jock" -- PolitickerNJ | Ledger | -- Will she trash Corzine during primary?
Supreme Court: "Stephen Townsend, court's clerk for 31 years, retires"


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