Olddoc and Jerry back-and-forth.. Maria posts roll call votes on BOE attorneys, Monday agenda.. Bernice: Paramount Properties and city should talk..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Editorial, Courier: "Public should know response to shootings in Plainfield" -- Criticizes attempt to shut public discussion down.
Habitat: "Raise The Walls dedication ceremony, 400 East 5th" -- Online photo gallery.
P-Funk: "Plainfield's Garry Shider played pivotal role in P-Funk"
USPS: "Kilmer postal facility loses 45 jobs; Whippany facility closing"
Development: "Bound Brook announces new developer for stalled projecct" -- Age-restriction lifted on long-delayed project.
Perth Amboy: "Tax lien on former mayor Vas' home sold in city tax sale"
Teacher Contracts: "East Brunswick unions agree to pay freezes, 3-year contracts"
Assembly: "Bayonne assemblyman admits falsifying campaign finance records" -- Must give up seat.
Financial Regulation: "Bill guided into homestretch" | "How it works" -- Visual guide to bill's highlights.
Sarah Palin: "Palin defense fund illegal; donors will get money back"
Food Recalls --
- Kellogg Cereals: "Kellog recalls four bad-smelling cereals" -- Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Honey Smacks.
- Spinach: "Bagged spinach recall expands to NJ" -- America's Choice (A&P), Krisp-Pak, Giant and Lancaster Choice brands; all sizes, 'best enjoyed by' dates of June 19 thru June 27.
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; 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, urges working together in planning for next school year; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Camp Discovery Day Camp. Monday - Friday, June 28 - July 23. 9 AM - 3 PM. For children 8 - 11 (entering grades 3, 4 and 5). Arts, swimming, field trips, drama, community gardening, plus learning experiences in reading, science and math. Cost: $25-$150/week (sliding scale - scholarships available). Registration: $35, includes first week and camp T-shirt. Sponsored by United Plainfield CDC and UCC-Congregational. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue. Camp director: Eric Halpern. Info: (908) 755-8658.
- Today - June 26. Register before 9 AM entrance. Take It To The Hoop: Harvest Radio Community Basketball Tournament. Ages 8-12, 13-16, 17-Adult. Registration: $10/player. Entrance to game: $5/adults, $2/children. Fun for the whole family: Food, music, give-aways and more. Sponsored by Harvest Radio, 1070AM. Info: (908) 822-1515. At Plainfield High School Gymnasium, 950 Park Avenue (parking in Kenyon Avenue lot).
- Today - June 26. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Youth Program: Put A Ring On It. Hyacinth AIDS Foundation joins with the youth group of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in sponsoring a youth-only conversation about abstinence. (Parents may drop kids off.) Lunch will be served at 12:30. Info: (908) 754-9483. Free and open to all youth.
- Today - June 26 (Rain date: July 10). 11 AM - 6 PM. Downtown Plainfield Block Party. The second annual downtown celebration, featuring Latino dancers and music, live bands, a car and bike show, and more than twenty vendors. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID, which represents more than 800 businesses downtown and on South Avenue. Info: (908) 756-1088. FREE.
- Tomorrow - June 27. 10:30 AM. Special Gay Pride Worship Service. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Monday - June 28. 1 - 5 PM. City Council Retreat. The City Council will meet in a retreat format, including discussions with Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs and members of the Administration (among which is a report from IT mentioned by Council President McWilliams at last week's meeting). At the Neighborhood Health Center, 1700 Myrtle Avenue. This is a public meeting of the full governing body.
- Monday - June 28. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition Meeting. Including a report on the (poorly noticed) Solaris Community Meeting of June 22, and noting removal of mammography from Muhlenberg campus to JFK plus more. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All are welcome.
- Monday - June 28. 7 PM. Special City Council Meeting. Two topics: Renewals of alcoholic beverage licenses for 2010-11 and discussion with PMUA Board of Commissioners and staff members. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Public welcome.
- Monday - June 28. 8 PM. Special Board of Ed Meeting. Special BOE meeting addressing personnel appointments for 2010-11 school year, retroactive listing of 2009-10 appointments. Agenda online here. At PHS Auditorium, 950 Park Avenue. Public welcome.
- Wednesday - June 30. 1 - 5 PM. City Council Retreat. The City Council will meet in a retreat format, including discussions with Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs and members of the Administration (among which is a report from IT mentioned by Council President McWilliams at last week's meeting). At the Neighborhood Health Center, 1700 Myrtle Avenue. This is a public meeting of the full governing body.
- Wednesday - June 30. 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Republican Council Candidates Meet-and-Greet. Meet candidates Jim Pivnichny (Wards 2/3 at-large) and Sean Alfred (Ward 1). At the Pivnichnys, 1776 Sleepy Hollow Lane.
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