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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Council looking for volunteers.. July 4th activities.. Connolly faces big fines.. Benice on Miron's warehouse condos.. Olddoc on Council.. More..




PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice spots activity at the former Miron's warehouse building -- luxury condos, sans parking? Olddoc gives a Council update and wrangles his PC.

July 4th: "Plainfield schedules fireworks for July 2, parade on July 4"
Connolly Properties: "Weekly fines possible over elevator at Pingry Arms" -- Why has it taken so long?
Council: "Honoring memories of recently passed city figures" -- James Green, Charles Nelson.
Plainwood Square Concerts: "Two free concerts offered at Plainwood Square Park" -- Plus car show.
Senior Center/Condos --
Newark: "Stiffer parking fines up for vote" -- Parking ticket could cost you $45.
Rahway: "Cops forfeit raises, sick time sellbacks to avoid layoffs"
Union County: "County to share in $82M homeland security grants for NJ"

2009 Races --
Budget Gap: "NJ uses earmarked monies to plug budget holes"
Coniglio Corruption Case: "Lawyer seeks records of Christie talks with Record"
Corruption: "Code official admits taking bribes" -- Inquirer | Courier Post |
ELEC: "New elections regulator poised to take over" -- Jeffrey Brindle.
Gas Stations: "Dealers win right to buy their franchises" -- A big deal for the little guys.
Health Care Tax: "Hike of 130% on health care tax is up for vote"
Legislature: "Bill giving developers tax breaks moving along quickly"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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

  • Tomorrow - 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.

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

  • Tomorrow - June 18. 7 PM. FOSH Meeting. Monthly meetings for the summer months will be in the parlor of Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th & Cleveland Avenue (entrance on Cleveland near 6th).

  • Tomorrow - 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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