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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Rebecca thanks Plainfield.. Rashid congratulates Rebecca.. Olddoc, Maria and Bernice review the primary and the finish.. Two new teacher posts..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Primary Election --
 Hospitals: "Christie's new charity care funding would cause losses, gains" -- JFK, Trinitas among biggest losers.

Primary Election Results --
 Union County Utilities Authority: "Union County garbage an indicator of regional economy's strength"

2.5% Tax Cap: "Massachusetts shows effects of cap similar to Christie's" -- Report online here.
County Prosecutors: "County leaders ask for state takeover of prosecutors' offices"
Healthcare: "How new healthcare law will affect Garden State"
Police Layoffs: "Survey: 600 cops could be laid off statewide by end of month"
School Funding: "Motion could restore school funding cut by Christie" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger | NJNewsrm |

Spivey at 'Savor': "Seventy breweries at annual craft beers festival" -- Photo gallery here.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes Williams wins primary. Olddoc assesses the primary campaigns and the election results. Maria congratulates Rebecca.

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; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap, continues her dialog with a constituent; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at 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, ponders whether 'we' (teachers?) are 'part of the problem'; and Eye on Plainfield Schools, after a 'gallon of humiliation and misery' urges 'an ounce of precaution'.
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 WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - June 10. 6:30 PM. 'Relay For Life' Wrapup Meeting. Those participating in 2010's 4th Plainfield Relay for Life will gather to review this year's effort and begin planning for the future. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 629-0386 x240 or email Farrah Stephenson.

  • (RESCHEDULED) Tomorrow - June 10. 6:30 PM. IUC Convention Banquet Honoring Bennet D. Zurofsky, Esq. Celebrating 75 years of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, the IUC will honor the note labor and civil rights attorney who represents POP/Restore Muhlenberg in the case over Muhlenberg's closure. More info: (732) 248-6850.

  • Saturday - June 12. 10:30 AM Departure. UniverSoul Circus. Cedric Walker's famous 'Hip-Hop Under the Big Top' show of shows makes its Newark appearance. Sponsored by the Rec Division. Tickets: $20/person (ages 2 and up). Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must travel on the bus. Bus departs City Hall at 10:30 AM sharp and returns at 3:00 PM. Info: (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - June 12. 11:30 AM Departure. PHS Class of 1970 Atlantic City Bus/Shopping Trip. The Class of 1970 will host a bus trip to Atlantic City's Hilton Casino and outlet shopping. $35/ticket ($30 vouchers). Bus departs from Stelle Avenue parking lot of PHS. Info/reservations: Viola Eaddy, (732) 208-7167.

  • Sunday - June 13. 1 - 6 PM. African Fashion Show & Brunch. Fabulous brunch and fashion show. Music by DJ Troy of Cherished Moments. Sponsor: Covenant United Methodist Church. At Pantagis (Snuffy's), 250 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. Tickets: $50/adult, $25/4-12 years. Info/reservations: (908) 756-2684, (908) 922-0143.

  • Monday - June 14. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Agenda should be found online at www.plainfield.com/Agendas.htm. Public may speak at end of meeting.
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