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Friday, June 19, 2009

Courier too kind to city over elevator flap.. Community saves Plainfield animal shelter.. Bernice: Carillon concert.. Maria: Interview with Dr. Gallon



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes a concert on the Pittis Carillon Sunday, plus some rainy day pix. Maria points all to a podcast of an interview of Dr. Gallon. Preparing his health care discussion, Olddoc gives a bit of history. Councilor Mapp congratulates the mayor and thanks the voters and his family and team after the primary.

 Humane Society: "Community support brings Plainfield shelter back from brink"
Hospitals: "NJ Senate passes bill requiring hospitals publicly disclose mistakes"
Letter, CN: "Don't blame Obama for hatred behind shooting" -- Joseph Clore.

Economic Development: "Somerset County study focuses on emerging industries"
Elizabeth: "Banker, former head of Portuguese Social Club admits $2.5M Ponzi scheme"
Perth Amboy: "In wake of growing scandal, mandatory ethics training for city workers"
Public Bidding: "Maplewood saving $700K in park rehab" -- Bidders desperate for work.
Roselle: "Mayor alleges primary votes mishandled"
South Plainfield: "Man who robbed Park Avenue convenience store sought"
Union Ripoff: "Official charged with running up $65K bill at go-go bars on union credit card"

2009 Races --
 FY2010 Budget -- Political theater of a high order.
 NJ Pharma: "Despite recession, pharma pumped $28.7B into NJ economy"
Swine Flu: "10-year-old is third NJ resident to die from swine flu"

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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 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Sunday - June 21. Noon. Carillon Concert. Wesley Arai, Associate Carillonneur of the University of California at Berkeley, will present a concert on the Pittis Carillon of Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th and Cleveland Avenue. FREE.

  • 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.

  • RESCHEDULED Thursday - 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.
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