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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Corzine's Plainfield problem.. Bernice: 4th Ward recount deadline looms.. Tenants up in arms at Pingry Arms.. Pressman Charter School..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:


Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice looks over the 4th Ward, where Jerry has yet to concede.

 Pressman Charter School: "New school takes artful approach to education"
Connolly Properties: "Tenants up in arms over conditions at Pingry Arms" -- 4-month anniversary of non-working elevator.
UEZ: Story on Plainfield's UEZ in Courier print edition, cannot locate online.
2010 Census - OpEd, SL: "Hispanics won't count if they boycott Census"

Hillside: "Wally Edge: Menza's political pedigree"
Union County Dem Chair Charlotte DeFilippo: "All the King Street men"
Union County: "County detention center to hold young illegals facing charges"

State Budget: "Budget could require audits of towns seeking aid"
A.C. Vote Fraud Case: "Appearing on corruption case, two are busted for vote fraud"
NJ High Schools: "NJ to adopt tougher standards" -- Lots of questions, though.
Hospitals: "Englewood Hospital opens its books to striking nurses"
Six Flags: "Six Flags operator files for Chapter 11"
U.S. Attorney: "Fishman, veteran of courtroom, unlikely to stay away in new job"

Digital TV: "Now, some can get live TV on their cellphone"
Parrots: "Bill to recognize NJ parrots languishes"
Springsteen & Tickets: "Records show Boss held back many choice tickets"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - 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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Posted by Dan at 12:07 AM

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