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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

No 'cheap grace' for officials over Connolly Properties.. Bernice & Courier: Overflow crowd at Connolly meeting.. Olddoc: Review city government..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice on the tenants' meeting at City Hall and some telling graffiti. Maria asks -- and answers-- the question whether renters are at fault. Olddoc drums up volunteers for the Council's three committees and expands on his proposal for review of city government. PEPtalks' Renata has finished her leadership term and notes the blog will take up additional focuses.

 Connolly Properties --
 Plainfield Symphony: "Symphony readies for its 90th season"
Triple Shooting: "Plainfield police pursue leads in triple shooting"
Obituary: "Derek Alvin Blake" -- Son of retired City employee Betty Blake, brother of Firefighter Bernard Blake.
Obituary: "Agnes Johnson, former City code inspector"

South Plainfield: "Council approves $1M bond to improve Hamilton-New Market intersection"
Union County Jailbreak: "Manhunt on for convict who walked away" -- CountyWatchers | Ledger | Courier | -- The blog broke the news first.

2009 Races: "Christie, unbowed, returns to campaign trail"
FY2010 Budget: "Corzine signs $29B budget"
FamilyCare: "Corzine scrapping plans to freeze enrollment in family health program"
J&J: "J&J wins $1.67B verdict against Abbott Labs"
Mortgage Fraud: "AG Milgram to unveil mortgage fraud indictments today"
Torricelli: "'The Torch' steps back into the political spotlight"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - July 1. 8 PM. Special City Council Meeting. To adopt appropriation resolution for beginning of FY2010. Per previous discussion, this may be a conference call meeting as Councilors Mapp and Reid may not be able to be present. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Public welcome.

  • Thursday - July 2. 9:30 PM. Fireworks Celebrating Independence Day. Moved to Thursday to avoid overtime costs for the holiday. At Cedar Brook Park. FREE.

  • Saturday - July 4. 10 AM. 86th Annual Independence Day Parade. Plainfield's traditional July 4th parade steps off at East Front & Johnston Avenue, ending at Madison Avenue. FREE.

  • Monday - July 6. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Thursday - July 9. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Thursday - July 9. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.
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Posted by Dan at 8:32 AM

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Monday, June 29, 2009

Connolly: A proposal for Sharon and Burney.. PHS grad makes all-state.. Bernice: Tenant rights.. Citywide tenants' meeting tonight..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice discusses tenants' rights and some history on inspections.

 Connolly Properties: "Tenants of Connolly Properties decry conditions" -- See also my modest proposal here.
North-South All-State Game: "Plainfield's Kenneth Hall in all-state game" -- Hall has a scholarship to Texas Southern, where he will play this fall.

Corzine for Governor: "Corzine defends record to Newark crowd"
Auto Inspections: "Garage owners angered by state's equipment mandate" -- Rush notice.
Courts: "Worker furloughs shut state courts today"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - June 29. 6:30 PM. Citywide Tenants Meeting with Mayor Robinson-Briggs. In response to issues at many of Connolly Properties buildings, Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs has called a public meeting for this evening. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Public welcome.

  • Wednesday - July 1. 8 PM. Special City Council Meeting. To adopt appropriation resolution for beginning of FY2010. Per previous discussion, this may be a conference call meeting as Councilors Mapp and Reid may not be able to be present. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Public welcome.

  • Thursday - July 2. 9:30 PM. Fireworks Celebrating Independence Day. Moved to Thursday to avoid overtime costs for the holiday. At Cedar Brook Park. FREE.

  • Saturday - July 4. 10 AM. 86th Annual Independence Day Parade. Plainfield's traditional July 4th parade steps off at East Front & Johnston Avenue, ending at Madison Avenue. FREE.
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Posted by Dan at 8:27 AM

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Plainfield, Green Brook websites compared.. Connolly exposé.. Bernice on new fiscal year.. Olddoc: Review Plainfield government top to bottom..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice has commentary on the new fiscal year. Olddoc calls for a review of Plainfield government top to bottom. Maria updates the Evergreen School beautification project. PSN: Justice over Intensity.

 Connolly Properties --
 Plainfield Public Library: "Dreamers thank Plainfield Library"
Charter Schools: "New charter school for grades 6 and 7"

Legislature: "Bill allowing forced treatment of mentally ill awaits Corzine signature"
Public Schools: "Camden's experimental high school: 1st graduation, no dropouts"
'Rising Star' Awards: "Rahway snaps prize in theater scholarships"
Women & Baseball: "'Lipstick and Line Drives': Morris Museum exhibit"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - June 28. Noon - 4:30 PM. Teen Girls and Social Media. What teen girls need to know about social media (Facebook, Twitter, texting and more). Sponsored by P.E.T.A.L. (Positively Empowering Teen Girls About Life). Free to teens 10-19, $10/adults. Info: Visit the website at www.petalinc.org/, email them at events@petalinc.org, or call (888) 632-9953.

  • Wednesday - July 1. 8 PM. Special City Council Meeting. To adopt appropriation resolution for beginning of FY2010. Per previous discussion, this may be a conference call meeting as Councilors Mapp and Reid may not be able to be present. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Public welcome.

  • Thursday - July 2. 9:30 PM. Fireworks Celebrating Independence Day. Moved to Thursday to avoid overtime costs for the holiday. At Cedar Brook Park. FREE.

  • Saturday - July 4. 10 AM. 86th Annual Independence Day Parade. Plainfield's traditional July 4th parade steps off at East Front & Johnston Avenue, ending at Madison Avenue. FREE.
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Posted by Dan at 8:38 AM

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Little Green Brook shows Plainfield how.. Drug sting nets 20.. Bernice: Disarray abounds.. Maria: Renters' plight.. Olddoc: Update city code..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes much is in disarray. Maria examines the plight of renters. Olddoce proposes updating the city's code and continues his healthcare series. PSN notes Battle open preseason with a big win.

 Connolly Properties: "Special report on conditions at Connolly buildings"
Reverse Drug Sting: "20 busted in Elmwod Gardens reverse sting" -- Cops posed as dealers. List.

OPRA & Union County: "OPRA form lawsuit has far-reaching consequences" -- Freeholder verbally attacks activist.
South Plainfield BOE: "Actions speak louder than words" -- Jay Jefferson Cooke on suspension flap.
South Plainfield: "New Pathmark opens at Park Ave and Oak Tree Road"

2009 Races: "Parties get 30 days from today to select LG candidates" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Christie & Congress: "Dems botch ambush at Congressional hearing"
FY2010 Budget: "Governor says he'll sign budget first thing next week"
Gun Sales: "Lawmakers approve bill limiting gun sales to one per month"
House Ethics Committee: "Charlie Rangel, Donald Payne trips under investigation"

CrackBerry: "Etiquette wars over BlackBerry use at meetings"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - June 28. Noon - 4:30 PM. Teen Girls and Social Media. What teen girls need to know about social media (Facebook, Twitter, texting and more). Sponsored by P.E.T.A.L. (Positively Empowering Teen Girls About Life). Free to teens 10-19, $10/adults. Info: Visit the website at www.petalinc.org/, email them at events@petalinc.org, or call (888) 632-9953.
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Posted by Dan at 8:04 AM

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Council: Missing 'M' is not Michael.. Solaris sells bonds.. Bernice & Olddoc on Council.. Burney on Connolly.. Suns pick Plainfield's Clark..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice and Olddoc cover the Council actions (and inactions) last night. Councilor Burney on Connolly Properties: Shape up or ship out.

 NBA Draft: "Phoenix Suns pick Plainfield's Earl Clark" -- Ledger's Dave D's analysis here.

Drugs: "24 indicted in alleged drug ring"
Edison: "Council moves money to make payroll, struggles with budget"
Middlesex Boro: "Boro may rehire administrator who won suit over wrongful termination"

FY2010 Budget: "Lawmakers approve $29B budget" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Developers: "Legislature passes bill letting developers lift age restrictions"
Gun Sales: "Bill to limit gun purchases gets legislative approval"
NJ Senate: "Justice Barry Albin wins lifetime tenure on NJ Supreme Court"
State Police: "Legislature passes profiling reforms" -- Last piece to eliminating Federal supervision.
Michael Jackson: "King of Pop" -- | Rolling Stone | Ledger | Courier | -- Public Enemy's Chuck D.: He was the soundtrack of our lives.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • PRESSMAN CHARTER SCHOOL: Last day of open enrollment. Plainfield's fourth charter school will emphasize the importance of music in preparing well-rounded students 6th and 7th graders for high school and beyond. The school is located at Plainfield's historic YWCA, 232 East Front Street (corner of Church Street). Office open daily from 2 - 6 for tours. Info: (908) 756-3500 x175, details here, or visit the website at www.pressmancharterschools.com/.

  • Sunday - June 28. Noon - 4:30 PM. Teen Girls and Social Media. What teen girls need to know about social media (Facebook, Twitter, texting and more). Sponsored by P.E.T.A.L. (Positively Empowering Teen Girls About Life). Free to teens 10-19, $10/adults. Info: Visit the website at www.petalinc.org/, email them at events@petalinc.org, or call (888) 632-9953.
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Posted by Dan at 8:23 AM

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Corzine, Obama & Plainfield.. Cops seek witnesses to triple shooting.. Connolly workers pump sewage into street.. Storch on supporting Dem slate..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice on Dudley House future. Councilor Storch on supporting the Dem slate. Olddoc on print vs. online Courier.

 Connolly Properties: "Workers pump raw sewage onto city street" -- Slideshow here.
Triple Shooting: "Police seek witnesses to triple shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
McGreevey to Sanford: "Advice: 'Move on with humility'"

Edison: "Firefighter challenges suspension" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Over political sign in truck parked at fire station.
Dunellen: "Pharmacist at Towne Pharmacy admits overbilling insurers $700K"
Linden: "Dem chair aims to regain grip in Linden" -- Machine tries to reassert itself.
Roselle: "Mayor vows to sue over rejected absentee ballots"
RWJ: "First-ever implant of self-contained artificial heart" -- Courier | Ledger |
South Plainfield Schools --
 2010 Budget: "Budget, with rebates, up for vote today"
Chris Christie: "Christie faces Congress today over monitoring contracts"
Stimulus Money: "NJ begins to spend $380M on road projects" -- But not Rt. 28 in Plainfield.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • PRESSMAN CHARTER SCHOOL: Open enrollment through June 26. Plainfield's fourth charter school will emphasize the importance of music in preparing well-rounded students 6th and 7th graders for high school and beyond. The school is located at Plainfield's historic YWCA, 232 East Front Street (corner of Church Street). Office open daily from 2 - 6 for tours. Info: (908) 756-3500 x175, details here, or visit the website at www.pressmancharterschools.com/.

  • Today - June 25. 10 AM - 2 PM. (Rain or shine.) Union County Paper Shredding Event. Union County residents may have confidential paper documents shredded free of charge. Paper clips and binders should be removed. Magazines not accepted. Proof of Union County residency required. Sponsored by the UC Board of Chosen Freeholders. At Union County Vo-Tech, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. Info: (908) 654-9889 or visit the website at www.ucnj.org/recycle.

  • RESCHEDULED Today - June 25. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Plainwood Square FREE Summer Concert. South Avenue's popular summer concert series returns with Latin and Rock 'n Roll. Featuring Brother John Brown Band and Grupo Poder Latino. At Plainwood Square Park. Sponsors: Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission, U.C. Board of Chosen Freeholders, Plainwood Square Merchants' Association and individual merchants. FREE.

  • Today - June 25. 7:30 PM. City Council Special Meeting. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.

  • Sunday - June 28. Noon - 4:30 PM. Teen Girls and Social Media. What teen girls need to know about social media (Facebook, Twitter, texting and more). Sponsored by P.E.T.A.L. (Positively Empowering Teen Girls About Life). Free to teens 10-19, $10/adults. Info: Visit the website at www.petalinc.org/, email them at events@petalinc.org, or call (888) 632-9953.
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Posted by Dan at 8:32 AM

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