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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Comcast charge for Plainfield channel?.. Bernice: 100 units to replace Appliance-a-rama.. Olddoc in fine fettle on Muhlenberg..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports Cresetella proposal for Appliance-a-rama and the reopening of the farmer's market. Maria sums up comments on perception of the schools. Olddoc is back, in fine fettle, with thoughts on Muhlenberg and anger. PEPtalk reminds all of Friday's PTA/PTO celebration.

 Letter, CN: Dr. Yood: "Outrage over Muhlenberg should be preserved"
Missing Man: "Search continues for man missing for a month" -- 41-year-old Andre Locus.
Courier News Building: "Zoning board considers plans for Courier News building" -- Is this ironic or what?
Postal Service Closings: "USPS studies closing outlets in NJ" -- 'small, underutilized offices in cities'...

Edison Dems: "Longtime Dem leader keeps grip on party reins" -- Ledger | Courier |
Franklin Twp.: "Unions asked for concessions to avoid layoffs"
Newark Housing Authority: "Solar-powered low-income townhouses open today"

2009 Races: "White House officials express concern over Corzine campaign"
Corruption Cases: "Two ex-officials from Passaic County sentenced in insurance sting"
Eminent Domain: "Tougher eminent domain law possible by year's end"
Gay Marriage: "Maplewood pushing state to legalize same-sex marriages"
Hudson Tunnel: "Tolls, taxes could rise if feds fail to give $3B for tunnel"
Transit Villages: "North Brunswick moves a step closer to transit village"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - June 17. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - June 18. 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.

  • Thursday - June 18. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. Rescheduled from 6/11. City Hall Conference Room, 2nd floor. Pubic invited.

  • Thursday - June 18. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Friday - June 19. 9:15 AM - 2:15 PM. 'Sunshine Law' Seminar. Everyone interested in getting a little sunshine on government meetings will want to check out this seminar sponsored by New Jersey's only nonprofit dedicated to open government. At Rutgers Law-Newark. $10 fee includes lunch AND parking. Space limited, so hurry. Info: Visit their website at www.njfog.org/, email info@njfog.org, or call (201) 624-7601.

  • Saturday - June 20. Call for times. Community Basketball Tournament. Three sections: Ages 12-14; 15-17; and Adult. Team Registration: $10/player. With food, music, giveaways and fun for the whole family. Sponsored by Harvest Radio (1070 AM) and the Division of Recreation. At Plainfield High School, 950 Park Avenue. Info: (908) 753-3097 or (908) 822-1515.

  • Tuesday - June 23. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).

  • Tuesday - June 23. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Wednesday - June 24. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - 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.
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Posted by Dan at 7:36 AM

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