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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Piv to Spivey: The race has just begun.. PSN posts QCBL playoffs schedule.. Renata on PHS Prom.. Maria: New basketball court at Evergreen..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Assault Conviction: "Plainfield man gets 8 years for aggravated assault" -- Left man blind in one eye.
Stillman School: "Students will return to own school building on Monday"
Wardlaw-Hartridge: "Wardlaw-Hartridge commencement" -- Photo gallery.
Route 78: "Westbound express lanes closed this weekend" -- In Springfield/Rt 24 area.

Bias Crime: "Somerset County man gets 5 years for bias intimidation incident"
South Plainfield: "Council set to ask state to approve Hamilton Blvd. truck bypass"
Union County Budget: "Are salary numbers being understate to flim-flam state?" -- From CountyWatchers.

Gov. Christie --
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice and Olddoc -- taking a break or sleeping in? Maria reports Evergreen gets new basketball court from former student. Piv corrects Mark Spivey, noting the race for the 2/3 seat has just begun. Jerry sponsoring another bill of attainder?, posts Christie statement on eliminating COAH. Plainfield Sports News list the Queen City Baseball League playoff schedule.

PRIMARY ELECTION CAMPAIGN BLOGS: I will be taking this section down after today -- Dan
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, covers her Prom experience; 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; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING


  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tuesday - June 15. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. Action may be taken on hiring attorneys. At the PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. Public welcome.
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