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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Maria: Primary's about what's been ignored as well as done.. Olddoc on primary and recent crime wave.. Both Burney and Williams have new posts..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Weekend Shootout: "Cookout-turned-shootout being investigated by county police" -- Courier | Ledger |
Anti-Violence Forum: "Community forum to address youth violence comes on heels of shootings"

Gang Violence: "East Orange police arrest 30 in investigation combating gang violence"
Political Speech: "New Brunswick woman cited for defacing campaign sign" -- 'Thought bubbles'...
Real Estate: "NJ bucking national trend in home sales"
Roselle: "School board member arrested on burglary charges after chase"
Union County: "Budgets compared: 2010 vs. 2009" | "Concert at Cedar Brook this weekend" -- from CountyWatchers.

Christie & 'Race to Top' Grant --
  • Grant App: "Christie trashes education compromise" -- Ledger | Gannett |
  • Schundler: "Schundler's standing an issue after NJEA compromise rejected" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Corruption Sting: "Federal judge rules unelected candidates not subject to extortion statute"
Schools Development Authority: "Ex-official's conflicting statements referred for criminal investigation"

Spivey on Beer: "Lagunitas Hop Stoopid" -- Mark will be covering 'Savor', the national craft beer extravaganza this weekend...look for more good brews to come.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice answers question about shootout story, points out anti-violence community forum at FUSP tomorrow. Olddoc weighs in on the Democratic primary race, and the recent crime wave. Maria points out the primary is about what has been ignored as well as what has been done. Councilor Storch sets the record straight on Dr. Inez Durham. Plainfield Sports News Augustine shares his 2¢ worth on Tyrone Johnson's future.

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; Milani Hernandez' PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; 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, today compares Gallon's regime to Tammany Hall; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - June 2. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Today - June 2. 7PM & 9 PM. Film: The Cartel. Much-acclaimed documentary about New Jersey's teachers union, the NJEA. Q&A with Director Bob Bowdon will follow. All tickets $14.95 plus tax. At the Rialto, 250 East Broad Street, Westfield.

  • Tomorrow - June 3. 6:30 - 9 PM. Project Hope: Addressing Teen Violence in Plainfield. A community forum sponsored by a coalition of churches and community organizations. Terrance Davis, Security Officer for the Plainfield Public Schools will moderate. Panel members include J.M. Benjamin, Plainfield author; Larry Brown of the NJ State Gang Investigating Unit; and Yvonne Watts, Coordinator Training-Support Services for the Plainfield Public Schools. Youth and parents will also participate. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue (Parking in city lot #7 across Park Avenue.). The event is FREE and open to all.

  • Tomorrow - June 3. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Friday - June 5. 6:30 PM. YMCA's Spring Gala and 133rd Annual Meeting. Join the YMCA family in honoring Plainfield's Track & Field Gold Medalist Milt Campbell, who will receive the 1st annual Jerome Wolff Achievement Award. Proceed will support youth scholarships. Tickets: $60/person (they are going fast). Info: (908) 756-6060. At Burney Manor, 1127 Watchung Avenue.

  • Saturday - June 5. Shakespeare in Bloom. See Philadelphia Inquirer story here, and photos here. The event has been canceled owing to the concert by the County in the park; however, the Shakespeare Garden is open for viewing, with plantings -- especially roses -- at their peak.

  • Saturday - June 5. Noon - 7 PM, rain or shine. Rhythm & Blues By The Brook. Featuring Morris Day and The Time, Biz Markie, Carl Weathersby, DJ Bookeem. Rides, activities and entertainment for the kids. FREE.

  • Saturday - June 5. 6 - 9 PM. Plainfield Symphony Garden Party. The annual summer fundraiser supports the free Family Concert scheduled for February, 2011. Elegant summer buffet, aperitifs, wines and other choices. Performance by the Plainfield Symphony Trio. At the home of Donna Vose and Greg Palermo, 922 Hillside Avenue. Tickets: $50/person. RSVP by email to Brenda Anderson or phone (908) 757-5363. Make checks payable to 'PSO' and mail to: Lesley Rogers, 910 Charlotte Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060. Check out the PSO website here for more information about the 2010-2011 season, its 91st.

  • Tuesday - June 8. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Voting Day. Democratic and Republican primaries for Ward 1 and Wards 2/3 at-large. At you regular polling location.
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