Dan & Bernice: City Hall phones still out.. Mapp sets tax abatement Town Hall meeting.. Music in Plaza TODAY.. Connolly in court.. Tax bill update..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Connolly: "Landlord due back in court to update judge on progress"
PHS: "High school's 'persistently dangerous' label dropped by state"
Profile: "Jim McGreevey five years after the resignation"
Assault & Kidnap: "Plainfield man accused of assaulting girlfriend, kidnapping daughter"
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes City Hall phones still out. Councilor Mapp sets a Town Hall meeting on the Monarch tax abatements. PEPtalk congratulates Dr. Gallon, Principal Bilal and all for PHS progress. Plainfield Sports News has two updates on Jersey Express basketball team.
BREAKING - North Plainfield: "Motorcyclist medevaced after crash at Rt 22 and Mountain Ave"
Budgets: "Piscataway introduces 2010 budget" -- It's budget season, do you know where your budget is?
Hillside: "Council sues mayor over appointments" | "Judge: Menza team stays, for now"
Lesniak Bank Closure: "FDIC: Public on the hook for $15M in bank closing"
New Brunswick: "City backs $60M in bonds for downtown's Gateway project"
Real Estate: "First-time homebuyers rush to get $8,000 tax credit" -- Deals must close by Nov. 30.
Roselle: "Boro man charged with voting twice in primary" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
Union County Dems: "Cohen's treasurer walks in stealing funds,AG may appeal" -- NJToday | PolNJ |
Vote-by-Mail: "New law makes it easier for Jerseyans to vote by mail"
Woodbridge: "3.3 acre rooftop solar panel installation at FedEx is country's largest"
2009 Races: "Christie says 'corruption tax' hurts NJ businesses"
Corruption 44 --
- Asm Smith: "Indicted Assemblyman refuses to resign"
- Ridgefield: "Protesters plan to push for mayor's resignation"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
Gun Purchases: "Corzine signs one-gun-a-month bill" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
Healthcare Reform: "Pallone, activists look to sway NJ dissenters"
Sotomayor Confirmation: "NJ Hispanics happy for Sotomayor's confirmation"
State's Credit Rating: "Despite concerns, S&P maintains NJ's credit rating"
Vas Corruption Case: "Vas pleads not guilty to additional federal charge" -- Ledger | Courier |
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| GREEN [blog] | Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items. | ||
| MARKS/VASTINE [website] MARKS [blog] VASTINE [blog] | Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website. Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains. Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time. | ||
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - August 7. 9 AM. Connolly returns to Housing Court. Connolly Properties' David Connolly is scheduled to return to the courtroom of Judge Andrew Baron to report on progress in addressing thousands of code violations in his Plainfield rental properties. Public may attend. Having one's 'day in court' is literally that -- the Connolly case will come up at some point during the day, but no telling exactly when.
- Tomorrow - August 8. 9 AM - 2 PM. Reading Sisterhood Scholarship Yard Sale. The Reading Sisterhood raises funds for an annual scholarship in memory of Hope McLean-Austin, who was a special ed teacher in the Plainfield Schools. This year's scholarship goes to Brianna Shelton, granddaughter of Anna and Charles Booker. Lots of good stuff! At 1601 Watchung Avenue (corner of Charlotte Road).
- Tomorrow - August 8. 9 AM - 2 PM. Household Special Waste Collection. Items accepted include: Batteries, tires (limit 8/household), propane tanks, paints & varnishes, aerosol cans, and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/hhwd.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Union County Vo-Tech, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- Tomorrow - August 8. 9 AM - 3 PM. Senior Center Yard Sale. In the parking lot behind the Plainfield Senior Center, 305 East Front Street.
- Tomorrow - August 8. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM Game starts. NJ Wolves vs. NJ Buccaneers. Plainfield-based NJ Wolves is an adult amateuer tackle football team, a member of the Regional American Football League. Tickets: $5, children under 12 free. At Seidler Field, North and Netherwood Avenues (across from the Netherwood Station). Concession stand will be open.
- Monday - August 10. 5 - 6:30 PM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity: Parenting Skills. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381 or Ms. Guzman (908) 731-4360 x 5237. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
- Monday - August 10. 7 PM. Healthcare Reform: Single Payer Advocacy Group Planning to Lobby Rep. Frank Pallone. Sensible single-payer legislation scheduled for a September vote in Congress. At Highland Park Reformed Church, 19-21 South Second Avenue, Highland Park. Free parking in municipal lot behind church. Enter from Raritan Avenue/Route 27 across from Pad Thai restaurant. Car pool with the Benders: (908) 477-7812.
- Monday - August 10. 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 - August 11. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday - August 11. 11 AM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. 'Craft Time with Ms. B'. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381 or Ms. Guzman (908) 731-4360 x 5237. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
- Wednesday - August 12. 6 - 8 PM. Commemorating the 1st Anniversary of Muhlenberg's Closing. A solemn observance on the eve of the first anniversary of the loss of Muhlenberg Hospital. All are invited to wear black and bring candles for a vigil as well as friends. Sponsors: Restore Muhlenberg Coalition and POP. Info: (908) 731-1518.
- Wednesday - August 12. 6:30 PM. Citizenship Seminar. Westfield immigration and naturalization attorney Laurie Woog will outline the basics of the naturalization process and the new testing requirements. Sponsored by LVA-Union County. The program is free and open to all, but advance registration is appreciated. For info, contact Stella at (908) 757-1111 x121 or email literacy@plfdpl.info with your phone number to reserve your spot. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Thursday - August 13. 7 PM. Town Hall Meeting on Tax Abatements. Council Adrian Mapp invites 3rd Ward residents (and those of the whole city) to a town hall meeting on the proposed tax abatements for the Monarch condos. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All are welcome.
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