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Monday, June 15, 2009

Sharon drops Muhlenberg ball.. Letter: PDCC reorg preserves democratic values.. Shoppers find savings in UEZs.. Liquor licenses tonight..




PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes tonight's Council last of fiscal year, liquor licenses up. PSN finds Justice humbling Illusion.

UEZs: "Central Jersey shoppers find big savings in UEZs"
Connolly Properties: "Tenants up in arms at Pingry Arms" -- Yesterday's online story appears as a front-page item in today's print edition.
PHS: "Change in store for alternative graduation exam" -- 59.6% of PHS grads go this route.
Photo Galleries: "Maidens in May House Tour" | "Relay for Life"

Garage Sale Fees: "In tight economy, Bloomfield hikes yard sale fees"s
St. Lucy's, Newark: "Parishioners protest priest's removal from rectory"

2009 Races: "Daggett argues Christie's NJEA pass and Corzine's CWA deal make his point"
Legislature: "Assembly may consider disaster preparedness bill"
State Police: "State Police switch from VHS to digital recording"

Racism: "Even now, there's risk in 'driving while black'"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • 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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