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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Phone store busted.. Burney: Mayor calls special Council meeting Monday.. Olddoc questions notice.. Bernice: Mayor's pic recycled..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice spots mayor's image being recycled. Maria on road repair questions and blaming Jerry. Councilor Burney notes Mayor Robinson-Briggs has called a special Council meeting for Monday. Olddoc questions the legal notice for Monday's special Council meeting. Plainfield Sports News has RAFL scores.

Code Enforcement: "Communication will be key for new Plainfield task force"
PHS: "Alumni unite for NJ school reunions"

2009 Races --
The Auditor: "GOP platform fight; Corzine and Corzinistas"
Balloon Festival: "New shapes join Readington balloon festival"
Cafeteria Workers: "Congress lobbied for feeding program, improvements in work conditions"
Eminent Domain: "Documentary on Asbury Park development unflattering" -- Scheduling info here.
Foreclosures: "NJ, Conn. programs help homeowners"
Newark Museum Exhibit: "The rich were different (and perhaps still are)"
New Providence: "Opposition rallies against sale of park to county"
Piscataway: "Township cracks down on illegal sewer hookups"
Real Estate: "Home swapping an appealing tactic for slow market"


Mango Madness: "NJ dentist helps make Indian mangoes more available, affordable"
Pawnbrokers: "Pawnbrokers see increase in business, shift in clientele"


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - July 13. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.

  • 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. 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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