Piv and Olddoc on Library funding.. Renata surprised at Green's interest in BOE.. Maria, Bernice eyeball tonight's meetings..
PLAINFIELD TODAY
- "City Council 'retreat' today; special meeting with PMUA tonight"
- "Police to accompany fire trucks on certain calls"
Shootings: "Police investigate double shooting on East 2nd Street"
Stabbings: "Two Plainfield men stabbed on West Front Street" -- Arrests have been made.
Plainfield Donut Shop: "'Homer would never leave here', says fan"
Newark --
- Council: "Candidates for council president seek support of Sharif, Baraka"
- Schools: "Christie-Booker alliance could put Newark schools front and center"
Gov. Christie: "On running for president: No. Or at least, not yet."
State Budget --
- Analysis: "Christie's budget follows five administrations of increased spending"
- Vote: "Lawmakers expected to vote on budget, property tax cap plans"
NJN: "Legislature weighs fate of NJN public television"
PolitickerNJ: "Political website debuts 'The Back Room'" -- Replaces the Wally Edge column. We'll see.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice tries to crystal ball tonight's Council meeting; undecided about 'retreat'. Olddoc on what might be interesting at tonight's Council, plus an apology to Councilor Rivers for accidentally publishing a rude comment. Maria notes two personnel matters needing clarification Monday. Piv on the Mayor's proposed Library funding cut. Councilor McWilliams weighs in on the need for financial leadership. Plainfield Sports News Sky Blue shuts down Gold Pride, NJ Wolves earn pre-season win.
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, surprised at Asm Green's interest in the BOE, invites him to stop by; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective, has questions about BOE layoffs; 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; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Job Opening: Director for 'Out of the Box Club' Math and Science Program. Exciting new matn and science program for 3rd through 7th grade students seeking director (part-time). The successful applicant will be passionate about the sciences and math and have the ability to develop and lead activities that excite and motivate children. The club will have fall and spring sessions of ten weeks each. The director will design the total program, assist in recruiting as well as train and supervise staff. The program will operate at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Send resumés to: Plainfield Grassroots CDC, POBox 1762, Plainfield, NJ 07060 or email plainfieldgrassroots@gmail.com for more details.
- 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 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. NOTE: Location has been changed to City Hall Library. This is a public meeting of the full governing body.
- Today - 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.
- Today - June 28. 6:30 PM. Mayor's 100 Man March Meeting. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs has called for one hundred male volunteers to meet at City Hall to 'develop a plan of action' and a march through Plainfield's violence-prone areas. At City Hall. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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. NOTE: Location has been changed to City Hall Library. 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.
Not getting your own CLIPS email daily? Click here to get started.
