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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Burney's Fence: Burney responds, Olddoc objects to Dan.. QCBL sets up 4-town Memorial Day weekend tournament.. Bernice: Register by Thursday..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Bias Assault: "Suspects in Plainfield assault, robbery also face bias charges"
Gangs --
 Cook School Renovations: "Fifty NJ school projects stuck in limbo" -- State reviewing which projects to fund; Cook School is in design phase -- table in print edition.
Henry Gordy Int'l: "Family Dollar recalls toy implicated in 2 deaths after Plainfield-based importer refuses to"
Hit-and-run: "Cops investigate accident that seriously injured Plainfield pedestrian"
Woodland Avenue Murder: "Home invader sentenced to 50 years in botched robbery"

Census 2010: "Census workers knock on NJ residents doors in final phase"
Rahway: "City buys building on which Dornoch defaulted" -- Developer of Plainfield's Monarch condos.
Solar Power: "Anheuser-Busch installs solar panels at Newark brewery" -- On Route 1 near airport.
South Plainfield: "82-year-old vows to return to Haiti as a volunteer nurse" -- Former Muhlenberg nurse.

Gov. Christie: "Christie stumps for constitutional referendum for property tax cap"
Legislature: "Bill introduced to allow liquor sales in NJ supermarkets"
Property Taxes: "Report: Tax bills would be lower if cap had happened 10 years ago"
'Race to the Top' Grant: "Legislature to approve $400M federal schools grant application"
NJ Supremes: "Court rules free speech rights violated when parent shut down at BOE meeting" -- But says award of $100K 'excessive'.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reminds all Thursday is last day to register for June primary election. Olddoc finds readers come to his support when he is attacked, and pitches Plainfield blogs (tho not happy with Dan's post on Burney fence matter). Maria asks how Plainfield school administrators are picked/evaluated and notes a district where stakeholders are invited to participate. Piv finds Dems off and running in primary race. Bo on the 22nd has a 4th post on Christie's 'toolkit' for reform. Councilor Burney responds to Dan's post (here) on his fencing. Plainfield Sports News reports recent QCBL games and Memorial Day weekend tournament including Dunellen, North Plainfield and Carteret teams.

PRIMARY ELECTION CAMPAIGN BLOGS
A contested Democratic primary for the Wards 2/3 seat this year has three candidates seeking the party line on the November ballot: incumbent Rashid Burney, New Democrat Rebecca Williams, and former Ward 3 councilor Don Davis. In addition, Jim Pivnichny is an uncontested candidate in the Republican primary. Their online presences are listed below--
  • DEMOCRATS
  • REPUBLICAN
    • JIM PIVNICHNY: (BLOG)
You can only vote in the primary of the party in which you are registered (Democrat or Republican). Registered voters who have not declared a party affiliation may do so on Primary Day at their polling place and vote in the primary of their choice.
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, outlines PHS Class of '82 reunion activities for July 4 weekend; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - May 18. 7 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At the PHS Media Center (glorified name of the Library, thanks to schoolspeak), 950 Park Avenue. The 51-page agenda is online here (PDF).

  • Today - May 18. 7 PM. FOSH Monthly Meeting. All are welcome at the monthly meetings of Plainfield's largest non-profit, non-partisan, all-volunteer grassroots community improvement organization. The Friends of Sleepy Hollow meet to discuss issues of importance to residents and to plan activities for the community. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Info: Pat Kavanaugh, (908) 561-6046.

  • Tomorrow - May 19. 6 PM. Visioning Plainfield. A continuation of the design charrette looking for citizen input and ideas on a transit-oriented future for Plainfield development efforts. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) Public welcome.

  • Tomorrow - May 19. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - May 20. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.

  • Thursday - May 20. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Friday/Saturday - May 21/22. 8 PM. Musical Comedy: The Wedding Singer. Take a ride back to the 1980s, and the budding romance between a wedding singer and a waitress. A 2006 Tony nominee for 'best original score'. Tickets: $20, $18/seniors/Students. Box office: (908) 276-7611. At CDC Community Theatre, 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford.

  • Saturday - May 22. 9 AM - 12:30 PM. Workshop: Care and Keeping of Family Treasures. Old photos? Family Bibles? Quilts or other textiles? Learn how to spot, care for, store and display your valued family keepsakes and heirlooms. Presenters include: Cynthia Harris of the Jersey City Public Library, and Mary Ellen Rogan, Jeff Wassen, Sonja Sekely-Rowland and Mary Della Sala of the Plainfield Public Library. Bring an item for which you have questions (no appraisals). $10/person (checks payable to 'Union County'). Info: (908) 558-2550 or (908) 757-1111. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.

  • Saturday and Sunday - May 22/23. 9 AM - 4 PM. FOSH Garage Sale. Thousands of people descend on Plainfield annually for the FOSH garage sale -- for some of the best 'stuff' in New Jersey. This year, for the first time, the sale will run TWO days, Saturday and Sunday. Rain or shine. A good place to start is Watchung Avenue. Look for balloons. Lists of locations will be available at each participating home.

  • Saturday - May 22. 9 AM - 3 PM. Yard Sale Benefiting Animal Support Groups. This is the 5th annual multi-household yard sale to benefit a variety of groups and organizations supporting animals. Clothing, kitchen/household, antiques/collectibles, books, furniture and more. At 1326 Watchung Avenue. Saturday only.

  • Saturday - May 22. 9 AM - 4 PM. FOSH Garage Sale [Plainfield Symphony]. All sales at this location benefit the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, which begins its 91st season in September. At 900 Charlotte Road (corner of Watchung Avenue). Saturday only.

  • Saturday - May 22. 9 AM - 4 PM. FOSH Garage Sale [Plainfield Garden Club]. Sales at this location will benefit programs of the Plainfield Garden Club, which maintains the Shakespeare Garden in Cedar Brook Park as well as other gardening and outreach activities in the community. At 1734 Sleepy Hollow Lane. Saturday only.

  • Saturday - May 22. Noon - 4 PM. 'Sabor Latino' Food Tastings and Cultural Celebration. The annual fundraiser for Latinas en Accíon and Venture & Venture. The event features samplings of foods of Latin America prepared by local restaurants, entertainment by local music groups and dance troupes, vendors and representatives of non-profit organizations. The event is dedicated in commemoration of Ms. Pepsi Charles, founder of 'Plainfield Cooks'. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Info: (908) 397-5849 or (908) 561-9600.

  • Saturday/Sunday - May 22/23. 6 PM to 7 AM. Relay for Life Overnight Event. Plainfielders will gather in the 3rd annual overnight fundraising walk to honor cancer survivors, remember those who have been lost to the disease and raise funds for continuing research. 39 teams have been organized to walk through the night. Members of the community are invited to participate and/or visit the site. A Luminaria Ceremony will be held at 9:00 PM. More info at www.relayforlife.org/plainfieldnj. At Hub Stine Field, Randolph Road (near Woodland Avenue).

  • Saturday - May 22. 7 PM. Ric-Charles Choral Ensemble in Concert. A musical celebration to commemorate the legacy of Charles E. Evans. Featured artists include Richard Alston, pianist, and June Townes, soprano, with accompaniment by Wendell Woods and Kenneth Brown. Tickets: $20/person. At the door, or call Deborah Burke at (862) 215-7421. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries).

  • Sunday - May 23. 10 AM - 4 PM. St. Mary's Flea Market. Giant flea market sponsored by Grupo San Martin de Porres at St. Mary's Church. In the parking lot, Liberty and West 5th Streets. All welcome.

  • Sunday - May 23. 2 -5 PM. Maidens in May House Tour. The United Way of Greater Union County's 2nd annual house tour features homes of historical and architectural significance in the Queen City. The tour concludes with a reception at the Tree Lawn Estate. Tickets: $20/advance, $25/day of tour. Advance tickets available online here or at Swain Galleries (703 Watchung Ave.), The Pillars (922 Central Ave.), Plainfield Music Store (120 North Ave.), Queen City Diner (1326 South Ave.), The Burney Group (1320 South Ave.) and The Town Bank (328 South Ave., Fanwood). Day of sale tickets available at Tree Lawn Estate (1038 Central Avenue and at 1401 Evergreen Avenue. Proceeds benefit the Plainfield Area Medical Transportation Fund (Red Cross and Plainfield Rescue Squad). Info online here, or call (908) 353-7171 x138.

  • Sunday - May 23. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: Oldies But Goodies. The Crescent Singers revisit the 1920s and 1930s. Oldies but goodies abound in this nostalgic return to a turbulent time in our history. Tickets: $20/$25 at the door, Seniors $15, Students $5. Info: (908) 756-2468 or crescentconcerts.org/. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries).
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