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Saturday, June 13, 2009

James Green funeral this AM.. Cop faces fraud charges.. North Plainfield Somerset Street fair today.. Geraud project questioned..




PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice reports Council questions on use of Stimulus money for Geraud Avenue, crossing guard raises and language matters. Maria notes Evergreen's beautification day has been rescheduled. Olddoc is checking the ice floes in Buffalo Harbor.

Obituary: "James C. Green, PMUA commissioner, former Councilman" -- Funeral today, 10 AM, Ruth Fellowship, 733 South Second Street.
Cop Case: "Plainfield cop faces insurance fraud charges"

Carcinogenic Chromium: "DEP delays decision on stricter limits until next year"
NJ National Guard: "Troops welcomed home with Trenton parade"
Politics - Editorial, SL: "Sleaze in politics" -- A review of the NY Senate mess and other shenanigans.
Recycling Fines: "Newark hits 5,000 property owners with recycling fines"
Statue of Liberty: "Visitors to climb into crown for first time since 9/11" -- Tickets on sale today, go to www.statuecruises.com/.

Gospel: "Singer's succes six decades in the making" -- Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - 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. 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.
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