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Thursday, June 11, 2009

How Plainfield could honor Charles Nelson.. Mapp outlines a Council PMUA strategy.. Gang bust at Elmwood Gardens.. Street Fair Saturday..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers below. Bernice is having technical difficulties. Maria invites us on a virtual (and real) tour of NYC's new High Line Park. Olddoc has shuffled off to Buffalo for the weekend. Councilor Mapp outlines moves he will ask the Council to take regarding the PMUA.

 Cop & Fraud Charge: 20-year veteran police officer David Thomas charged with insurance fraud, according to this morning's Courier -- print edition only.
Gangs: "Sting nets 17 gang members at Elmwood Gardens"
North Plainfield: "Street fair set for Saturday" -- Noon - 5. With a chili cook-off.
Salvation Army: "Thibaults reassigned to Western Pennsylvania" -- Ten years in Plainfield.
Shooting: "Plainfield man arrested in Mother's Day shooting" -- Ledger | Courier |

Alcohol & Budgets: "Essex County ordinance allows alcohol at county facilities" -- Need the cash.
Edison: "Residents ask for probe of cop's alleged racial slur"
Hillside: "Menza gains more provisional voes in mayoral runoff"
Hospitals: "Lockout ends at Bayonne MC, but still no contract"
New Brunswick: "Dem factions strive to forego strife for unity"
Perth Amboy: "Council sets 2 AM closing for all bars"
Solar Projects: "State approves Morris County solar initiative"
Vas Corruption Case: "Aide to Vas pleads guilty to federal charges" -- Ledger | PolNJ | Courier

Lt. Governor: "Lt. Governor candidates face finance restrictions"
2010 Budget: "Lawmakers' $28B budget will eliminate property tax rebates"
Boards & Agencies: "Corzine files nominations for Senate advice and consent"
Horizon Blue Cross: "3rd reviewer approved for shift to for-profit status"
Chromium Risk: "Tougher rules for cancer-linked chromium urged"

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

  • 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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