Maria: Potential conflicts of interest on new Board of Ed.. Update on Evergreen School courtyard.. Olddoc's rainy Sunday priorities..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Act IV Productions: "Community theater has its act together" -- Upcoming production: Agatha Christie's 'And then there were none'.
Census2010: "Plainfield's census rate is on low end"
Levin Management: "North Plainfield firm appointed receiver for shopping center" -- Adam Levin, who grew up in Plainfield, got his start by owning the Blue Star Mall when its anchor store was Two Guys From Harrison.
'Taste of Asia' Food Festival: "Food Festival continues today at Route 22 Asian Food Market"
Lesniak & BankAmericano: "Sen. Ray Lesniak and the story that just won't go away" -- From CountyWatchers.
Gov. Christie --
- First 100 Days: "After 100 days, Christie plots next moves"
- Christie & NJEA: "Christie to Imus: NJEA has been 'the bully' in NJ"
Edison: "First section of 7-mile Riverwalk opens"
Emergency Alerts: "Green Brook residents urged to sign up for Nixle alerts" -- A little bird tells me Plainfield is now aware of this free emergency alert system (after I highlighted it several times).
Gangs: "Though quiet, gangs are out there" -- Plainfield teacher Paula Young cited.
Obesity: "US Military: Obesity a matter of national security" -- 9 million draft-age young adults too fat to serve.
Police 'Professional Courtesy' Practice: "Practice helped trooper avoid arrest or tickets 10 times"
School Budgets: "Central Jersey officials take stock of record-high vote against school tabs"
School Corruption Probe: "Ritacco says he's still head of Tom River school district" -- Investigation into fraud and corruption under way.
Superfund Sites: "Talk is cheap; time for action on cleanups" -- Courier editorial urges reinstatement of 'polluter pays' tax.
Supreme Court: "NJ court on way to liberal activist majority for foreseeable future" -- Paul Mulshine.
Teacher Retirements: "Teacher brain drain looming" -- 20% are qualified to retire right now.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice wonders what happened to the parking plan for the new state offices on E. 5th Street. Olddoc lists his Sunday priorities: the Comics and Ledger sports, then the Courier -- plus, of course, eating -- for the cats, that is. Maria notes potential conflicts of interest on the new Board of Ed, updates the Evergreen School courtyard project. Jerry is still hosting a long-past forum (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Plainfield Sports News reports Justice on a 3-0 roll.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, her personal blog; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, shoots up San Antonio (with her camera, of course); and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
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| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - April 25. 3 PM. Solid Brass in Concert. The world-famous brass group will present an exciting program at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. Tickets: $20/general admission, $15/seniors, $5/students. Tickets will be sold at the door only, no reserved seats. Info: (908) 756-2468 or (908) 756-3157. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries).
- Tuesday - April 27. 6:30 - 9:30 PM. History Grant Workshop. Union County-based nonprofits involved in presenting history-related projects that teach or promote a better understanding of Union County or New Jersey history are invited to take part in the workshop. Staff will present an overview of the grants program and a step-by-step approach to preparing the budget and narrative. Applications and guidelines will be available. Grants run from 9/1/2010 to 8/31/2011 and are available in amounts up to $5,000 for Special Projects and $7,500 for General Operating Support. At the Union County Annex, 300 North Avenue East, Westfield. Info: (908) 436-2912 or email culturalinfo@ucnj.org. FREE, but please confirm attendance in advance to ensure sufficient handouts.
- Tuesday - April 27. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Wednesday - April 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Friday - April 30. 7 - 10 PM. 'Table Talk With POP' Fundraiser. POP, the People's Organization for Progress contributed greatly to the effort to save Muhlenberg Hospital -- incurring considerable expenses on behalf of the cause along the way, especially in appealing the closure decision. Now, Plainfielders have an opportunity to say 'Thank You' with this event for friends and supporters. Tickets: $12, donations accepted. At the Community Church of God, 417 West 6th Street (corner of New Street). For more information or to reserve tickets, call Steven Hatcher at (908) 731-1518 or Willa Cofield at (908) 753-0715.
- Sunday - May 2. 1 - 4 PM. Gallery Talk: Contemporary Women Artists. New Jersey artist and educator (she teaches at du Cret) Joan Arbeiter presents an illustrated talk. The day marks the closing of two exhibitions, one of portraits of currently active women artists, and another of assemblages playfully tracing Arbeiter's coming of age in the 1940s and 50s. The Drake House is at 602 West Front Street, at the foot of Plainfield Avenue. Info: (908) 755-5831 or the Museum's website drakehousemuseum.tripod.com/.
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