Maria on BOE: PEA contract, Moyé pay, Town Hall.. Olddoc: Administration really supporting 'Visioning'?.. Bernice on NAACP candidate forum..
BREAKING: Man shot three times late last night, 900 block West 3rd Street, medevaced to RWJ.
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Relay for Life, House Tour: "Dual fundraisers in Plainfield to benefit local health" -- With corrected dates for Relay for Life.
Obama Green HS Fundraiser: "Plainfield charter school draws star power to city" -- Courier | Ledger | -- 1:50 PM: This is the updated Courier story.
Muhlenberg Closure: "POP, Restore Muhlenberg and city ask Supreme Court to review closure"
Obituary: "Mary Adelman Schwartz, longtime Plainfield teacher, 103" -- Taught at Clinton, Cedarbrook, was a pillar of Temple Sholom.
Cell Tower Ordinance: "Raritan's cell tower ordinance not ready yet"
Day Care Fatality: "City shuts center where toddler died, fines building owners" -- Ledger | Courier |
Rahway: "City and Silcon in talks" -- Developer with ties to failed BankAmericano has yet to execute settlement agreement negotiated with the City.
Shared Services: "Three Union County towns hope to share 911 dispatch"
South Plainfield: "State grant will be used to study cleanup of Suburban Bus Co. site"
Union County --
- Freeholders: "Freeholder Proctor prepare his 'golden parachute'" -- From CountyWatchers.
- Sheriff: "Double-dipping sheriff seeks 12th term" -- Has been quietly drawing an $85,000 pension in addition to six-figure salary since 1999.
- Confirmations: "DCA, Labor picks confirmed by Senate"
- Supreme Court: "NJ attorneys voice concerns over decision to oust Wallace"
'Millionaire's Tax': "Assembly passes" | "Senate passes"s | "Christie vetoes" | "Analysis: Defining moment for Christie" | "PolNJ story"
Offshore Drilling: "'Dirty' oil ad hits GOP; Menendez not displeased" -- He wants BP to face up to $10B cleanup tab.
Public Employees --
- Benefits: "Judge: Public employees will have to pay for insurance" -- Ledger | Courier |
- Protest: "Large-scale protests common in Trenton, but results are uncertain" -- Tomorrow's protest expected to be huge.
Real Estate: "Assembly approves $100M in tax credits for new homebuyers"
Tax Receipts: "Revenue from income tax could fall 'significantly below' projections"
Munchmobile: "2010 season off to a swinging start" -- Complete schedule should be here tomorrow.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice writes up the recent NAACP candidate forum. Olddoc covers the second 'Visioning Plainfield' meeting, noting elected officials who were present and those who were not (I'm not tipping his hand -- go read the piece). Maria posts further actions by the BOE: PEA contract, Moye compensation, Town Hall meeting. Plainfield Sports News on the QCBL's internal All-Stars game.
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--Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, notes she's walking with a purpose in tomorrow's Relay for Life; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, reports 'Tiaras to Crowns' fundraiser for summer day trip; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², argues for the return to 'small learning communities' plan that has fallen by the wayside and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
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.
- DEMOCRATS
- RASHID BURNEY (RDO): (BLOG)
- REBECCA WILLLIAMS (New Democrats): (BLOG) - (FACEBOOK)
- DON DAVIS: (WEBSITE)
- REPUBLICAN
- JIM PIVNICHNY: (BLOG)
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today/Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow- 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.
- Tomorrow/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.
- Tomorrow- 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.
- Tomorrow- 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.
- Tomorrow- 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.
- (RESCHEDULED) Saturday - May 22. Noon - 4 PM.
'Sabor Latino' Food Tastings and Cultural Celebration. The annual fundraiser for Latinas en Accíon and Venture & Venture. Info: (908) 397-5849 or (908) 561-9600. - Tomorrow/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).
- Tomorrow - 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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