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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Rivers win confirmed.. Juneteenth celebration Friday.. Somerset teen a swine flu fatality..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice wishes farewell to Chris Lommerin, who is becoming superientendent of a small Shore district. Maria learns from kids who shortcut through her garden. Assemblyman Green posts the AFL-CIO endorsement list, which includes Corzine and himself (of course!).

 4th Ward Primary: "Recount reconfirms winner of 4th Ward race"
Juneteenth: "Plainfield seniors celebrate Juneteenth Friday"

Edison: "Revenues down, dozens face layoffs; mayor taking pay cut"
Fanwood/Scotch Plains: "Public forum scheduled over shared services" -- Ledger | Courier |
Ex-Sen. John Lynch: "Lynch released from prison to NJ halfway house" -- Ledger | Courier |
Middlesex County: "11 reputed gang members rounded up" -- Ledger | Courier |
Newark: "Higher parking fines approved"
Summit: "Voters asked to lengthen at-large Council terms"
Swine Flu: "Somerset County teen is NJ's second death" -- Ledger | Courier |

2009 Races --
 Arts Funding: "NJ arts groups say sleigh-of-hand disguises budget cuts" -- For which the Assemblyman is expected to vote in favor today.
Coniglio Corruption Case: "Judge tosses Coniglio motions to overturn case"
Development: "State Senate to vote whether developers can sell senior housing to any buyer"
Mental Health Funding: "Mental health programs launch campaign for more funding"
Pipefitters Union: "State: Union ousted shop steward because he is black"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • PRESSMAN CHARTER SCHOOL: Open enrollment through June 26. Plainfield's fourth charter school will emphasize the importance of music in preparing well-rounded students 6th and 7th graders for high school and beyond. The school is located at Plainfield's historic YWCA, 232 East Front Street (corner of Church Street). Office open daily from 2 - 6 for tours. Info: (908) 756-3500 x175, details here, or visit the website at www.pressmancharterschools.com/.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - June 18. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. Rescheduled from 6/11. City Hall Conference Room, 2nd floor. Pubic invited.

  • Today - June 18. 7 PM. FOSH Meeting. Monthly meetings for the summer months will be in the parlor of Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th & Cleveland Avenue (entrance on Cleveland near 6th).

  • Today - June 18. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - 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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Posted by Dan at 7:30 AM

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