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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Dashield's misleading lesson.. Dan, Bernice, Olddoc on roads.. Obit: Charles Nelson.. Drug bust touted.. CN editorial on Council committees..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports South Avenue was big topic at Council, and a downsized 4th of July will happen. Maria notes a beautification day at Evergreen School. Olddoc takes up on roads and nonpartisan elections. Go! PSN is offering free links for local businesses.

 Editorial, CN: "Plainfield opening government, a few volunteers at a time"
Obituary: "Charles Nelson, activist for Seniors"
Drug Bust: "9-location, 80-officer bust nets 10 arrests, mainly Plainfielders"
Commuting: "Security-tech testing starts at PATH stations"
'Transit Villages': "Transit villages promote growth" -- Hard to see how Plainfield will benefit unless the administration gets behind Councilor Storch's study proposal.
Villa Maria: "Angry residents fight North Plainfield development"

Edison: "Choi forces boycott Dem reorganization"
Edison: "Police chief's suit claims politics blocked career advancement"
Green Brook: "Committee spares township services"
Hillside: "Menza defeats Charlotte's handpicked candidate" -- PolNJ | Ledger -- Mayoral race, by 6 votes.
Hospitals: "Cost concerns spur hospital labor disputes"
Middlesex County: "Middlesex reports spike in flu-like symptoms"
Newark: "Booker returns from trip with promises of aid for city, cash for campaign fund"
Roselle: "Board of Ed replaces attorney, contentiously"
South Plainfield: "2nd school closes in flu-like outbreak"
WIC Theft: "Trio accused in theft of thousands of WIC vouchers"

Lt. Governor: "The who, the what of NJ's new Lt. Governor"
State Budget: "Beefed-up NJ Taxpayers Ass'n weighs in"
UMDNJ: "$2M deal ends Medicaid fraud case against UMDNJ" -- Whistleblower will get $801K.

Booze Biz: "Economy driving drinkers to bargain booze" -- Remember when 'Ripple' did the job just fine?

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • 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.

  • Tuesday - June 16. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).

  • Wednesday - 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. 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. 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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