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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Bernice, Dan on Dem reorg.. Olddoc proposes nonpartisan elections.. Council: Volunteers wanted for 3 committees.. Man rescued from fire..




PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice covers the Dem reorg, and the passing of Senior advocate Charles Nelson. Maria invites conversation on the schools situation. Olddoc proposes going to nonpartisan elections in Plainfield. PEPtalk announces the PTO/PTA Celebration, which is 'By Invitation Only'.

Council Panels: "Council seeks volunteers for three committees"
Fire: "Firefighters rescue man from 2nd floor"
Hospitals: "Hundreds picket Bayonne MC over nurse lockout"
Public Records - Editorial, CN: "Don't expect government to help with public records"
Religious Headgear Case: "US sues Essex County over firing of woman" -- Ledger | DailyLawBlog |
South Plainfield: "Grant School closed after 100 kids report flu-like symptoms"

2009 Races: "Christie criticizes new CWA deal"
Hudson Tunnel: "Work begins on new rail tunnel" -- Assemblyman Green and Freeholder Van Blake were there.
Legislature --
Dual Officeholding: "Bramnick wants pension commission to consider ban"
Mentally Ill: "Assembly panel approves forced treatment of mentally ill"
Pet Neutering: "Bill to help pay for neutering pets gains"
Sex Offenders: "Bill letting towns set residence limits reported out"


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - June 9. 8 PM. 6 PM. Book Signing: Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen. Author Susan Gregg Gilmore will be present at a special book signing on the day her novel debuts. Go Donna! More about this coming-of-age novel here. At Plainfield's Dairy Queen, 1367 South Avenue. All are invited.

  • Today - June 9. 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. Rescheduled owing to Dem committee reorg.

  • Saturday - June 13. 9 AM - 2 PM. Household Special Waste Collection. Items accepted include: Batteries, tires (limit 8/household), propane tanks, paints & varnishes, aerosol cans, and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/hhwd.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Alcatel-Lucent, 600 Mountain Avenue, New Providence. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.

  • Monday - June 15. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting. Rescheduled owing to Dem committee reorg.

  • Tuesday - June 16. 6 PM. PMUA Commissioners Meeting. Date changed from June 2 (Election Day). At PMUA Board Room, 127 Roosevelt Avenue. Info: (908) 226-2518. Public invited. These meetings are often very brief, so don't dawdle if you're going.
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