Dan & Burney: City Committee reorg tonight.. Olddoc on Primary 'numbers game'.. Editorial: Census will set Plainfield free.. Villa Maria development..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice takes a day off (look at those gorgeous roses!). Olddoc takes a look at the Primary 'numbers game' and medical matters. PSN on the NJ Wolves: New owner's plans and notes from a scrimmage. Councilor Burney posts on tonight's Dem City Committee meeting.
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Villa Maria: "Controversial development may begin soon"
Ethics Reform --
- Corzine: "Whatever happened to Corzine's pay-to-play reforms?"
- Somerville: "Somerville passes county-level pay-to-play restrictions"
Hospitals: "NJ hospitals face loss of millions in Medicaid funds"
Predatory Financing: "NJ's reps move to protect consumers" -- Mortgages, credit cards, retirement accounts and more.
2009 Races: "Rumors swirl on Corzine's pick for Lt.Governor"
Anti-Hispanic Bias - Letter, CN: "Presidential breakthrough doesn't mask racism" -- Norman Ortega.
Gay Pride: "Sun, fun and politics: Gay community celebrates in Asbury Park" -- APP | Ledger |
Hudson Tunnel: "Corzine breaks ground for $8.7B trans-Hudson tunnel" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Kidney Donation: "'Chain of Life': Dozen surgeries in 36 hours"
Mayoral Pay Raises - Editorial, SL: "If you don't like what it pays, don't run"
Sex Offender Residency: "New push to impose sex offender residency limit"
Westfield: "GOP mayor declines Dem challengers debates offer"
Witness Intimidation: "A call for witnesses at slay victim's vigil"
Women in Policing: "Female cops forge ahead in a male world"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - June 8. Democratic City Committe Reorganization. Seating of newly-elected members, election of officers.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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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