Renata, Maria & Olddoc on BOE 'walk-on' items.. Piv: Gangs or Council?.. Jerry blasts the usual suspects.. Bernice on PMUA and trans-Hudson tunnel..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
'100 Man March': "Plainfield hopeful grass-roots anti-violence strategy yields results"
Schools: "Fewer layoffs made than originally announced"
Jay Jefferson Cooke: "The networks would love to have this show" -- On the CFO mess.
Untaxed Cigarette Conviction: "Plainfield man loses appeal of cigarette conviction"
Obituary: "Enoch 'Fergie' Ferguson, PMUA supervisor" -- Viewing Thursday, funeral Friday, First-Park Baptist Church.
Libraries: "Newark library faces staff, service cuts due to NJ budget"
Budget: "Christie says 'core priorities' were retained" | "Winners & Losers" | "Budget signed"
Tax Cap: "Christie call special legislative session on tax overhaul" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NJ Newsrm |
Auto Inspections: "Fiscal crisis quietly claims another program: Auto inspections"
FamilyCare: "3 immigrants with green cards file healthcare discrimination lawsuit"
Lautenberg: "NJ senator will replace Byrd as chair of homeland security appropriations"
Small Business: "Budget includes funding for small business development centers"
iPhone: "Verizon Wireless said to start offering iPhone in 2011"
Spivey on Beer: "Harpoon Summer, a brew that's just outstanding"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reports on PMUA and trans-Hudson tunnel, trees are ungirdled, and the HEAT. Olddoc comments on Jerry's recent spate of posts, Council and BOE goings-on. Maria on Monday's BOE meeting and walk-on items. Piv pondering 'gangs vs. Council' chooses the latter. Jerry has three posts on the NJ budget's impact, blaming the usual suspects -- and barking at Christie over the budget (Jerry was one of the Dems given a pass on having to vote 'aye' on the budget (it's such a transparent game). Bo on the 22nd posts 10 reasons why 'Cap 2.5' reform is needed. 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, on Monday's BOE meeting; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective, on proposed BOE layoffs; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, asks if there is a saboteur in the Big Brother 12 House; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², criticizes BOE member Gilbert's suggestion unions give up raises; 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. Bachelor's degree or equivalent required plus strong math science interest and work with this age group. 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 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 (today's session said to include a tour of the Tepper's basement space).
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 30. 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Just Desserts: Republican Candidates Meet-and-Greet. Meet City Council candidates Jim Pivnichny (Wards 2/3 at-large) and Sean Alfred (Ward 1) as well as Union County Freeholder candidate Ellen Dickson. At the Pivnichnys, 1776 Sleepy Hollow Lane.
- Tomorrow - July 1. 7 PM. Special Council Meeting. Will take up temporary budget appropriation for new fiscal year, and end-of-year budget transfers not acted on Monday (if proper notice has been given). At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Public welcome.
- Friday - July 2. 9:30 PM. July 4th Fireworks Display. At Cedar Brook Park. FREE.
- Saturday - July 3. 10 AM. 87th Annual Independence Day Parade. Parade proceeds along East Front Street from Johnston Avenue to Park Avenue. FREE.
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