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Monday, July 13, 2009

Affordable housing grant up tonight.. Bernice: Council has full agenda.. Olddoc on City asininities.. Maria: Park Avenue fixes needed..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice finds the Council's agenda chock full of important items, and wonders whether the Council can get stimulus money for free earplugs to shut out neighborhood partying. Olddoc reviews some asininity in city affairs and statements. Maria documents issues that need fixing in a stroll from E. 9th to W. 7th. Plainfield Sports News covers the Wolves at Plainfield and the Lions at Old Bridge, with unfortunate fighting by the Spartans.

NAACP: "NAACP marks century of service"
North Plainfield: "Losing bidder sues over artificial turf contract at NPHS field"
Union County: "Extravagant extras on new county hybrid vehicles" -- CountyWatchers.

2009 Races --
H1N1 Flu: "Swine flu summit to be held today" -- Planning for Fall outbreak.
State Police: "State Police, AG lock horns over promotions"

Tax Refunds: "NJ considers allowing donation of refunds to food banks"
'Wheelchair Games': "Disabled Jersey vet takes champion attitude to special games"


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - July 13. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session and Special Meeting. Mayor has called Special Meeting to vote on Federal Stimulus money for affordable housing downtown. Jam-packed agenda session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.

  • Today - July 13. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Tuesday - July 14. Noon. Candidate Chris Christie Walkaround in Business District. Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie will visit Plainfield for a walkaround among downtown businesses.

  • Wednesday - July 15. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - July 16. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Thursday - July 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Saturday - July 18. 2 PM. Van Wyck Brooks HD Potluck Picnic. Members will gather to enjoy BBQ prepared by the Cooking Club as they share a potluck picnic. Info: Sue at (908) 753-1802.

  • Saturday - July 18. 9 PM - 2 AM. PHS Class of 1970 Throwback Jam. Get out your '70s threads and come boogie! Door prizes, best dressed. At: Stone Square Lodge #38 F&AM, 722 St. Mary's Avenue. $10 at the door. Info: Mike at (908) 322-6969.
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