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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Garrett's 1923 fire truck on view today.. Bernice: Plan Bd catch-up.. Olddoc on backpatting over roads grant.. Jerry on medical marijuana..

PLAINFIELD



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice catches up on Planning Board biz, and notes West 8th Street road work nearly done. Maria urges folks to give schools -- and Plainfield -- a chance. Olddoc targets the roadwork backpatting, and reminds us it is D-Day. PEPtalk invites all to stop by the Pressman Charter School table at Cedar Brook Park today. Assemblyman Green posts the press release on the medical marijuana bill voted out of Assembly committee.

Circus: "Coles Bros. circus this weekend in South Plainfield"

Public Corruption --
  • Vas Case: "Vas aide admits money laundering" -- PolNJ | Ledger | Courier |
  • FBI Sting: "Ex-Passaic councilman gets 6 years" PolNJ | Ledger | -- This is the one who said he had connections in Union County, but got busted before the investigation got that far. Too bad for us.
Corzine vs. Christie: "Christie says CWA bullied Corzine"
Lt. Governor: "Kean Jr. won't run with Christie" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Sports Betting: "Corzine joins Lesniak's effort to get sports betting parlors"
Stimulus Spending: "$891M aid for NJ's education budget"


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - June 6. Noon - 6 PM. Rhythm & Blues By The Brook. Annual music fest sponsored by the Union County Freeholders. Headlined by Ashford & Simpson, Grandmaster Flash. Kid's Kingdom. Food. At Cedar Brook Park.

  • Monday - June 8. Democratic City Committe Reorganization. Seating of newly-elected members, election of officers.

  • Tuesday - 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.

  • Tuesday - 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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