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Thursday, June 3, 2010

Storch endorses Rebecca.. Maria: Jockeying over (re)hiring of Dr. Bailey.. Olddoc: A city in crisis.. Bernice: Anti-violence forum tonight..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Board of Ed --
 PSE&G: "Deal would freeze electric rates for two years at current level" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger |

Budget Woes: "Jersey City cancels July 4th fireworks and concert"
Hillside: "Mayor, council agree to drop court dispute"
Perth Amboy: "'Taste of Perth Amboy' to benefit city library" -- Is that a carbon copy of Plainfield's old Carnegie library?
Rahway: "Dems square off in Rahway's first contested primary in decades"
Roselle: "Ethics challenge filed against Holley over 2006 primary election"
Westfield House Tour: "Westfield tour Saturday benefits symphony" -- Courier | Ledger |

Commissioner Schundler --
 Judicial Advisory Panel: "Entire advisory panel resigns to protest failure to re-appoint Wallace"
Legislature: "Testimony heard about undermining of watchdog agencies" -- Ledger | Gannett |
'Millionaire's Tax': "Dems plan vote to override Christie's tax veto"
Schools Construction: "Board tells new SDA director to get moving on construction"
Sports Authority: "Auditor: Bailout needed to continue operations"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice plugs tonight's anti-violence forum, despite her 'sky' falling. Olddoc outlines his reasons for seeing 'a city in crisis'. Maria reports on the jockeying at the BOE meeting over (re)hiring Dr. Garnell Bailey. Councilor Storch endorses Rebecca Williams. Plainfield Sports News stories and pix from the QCBL 'Battle @ The Rock' playoffs are up.
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; Milani Hernandez' PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective, takes on school lunches (what IS that a picture of?); Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, wishes Chuck Barris a Happy Birthday and covers the 'America's Got Talent' news; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², on Gallon and Tammany; and Eye on Plainfield Schools, a very opaque meditation on BOE personnel choice process.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - June 3. 6:30 - 9 PM. Project Hope: Addressing Teen Violence in Plainfield. A community forum sponsored by a coalition of churches and community organizations. Terrance Davis, Security Officer for the Plainfield Public Schools will moderate. Panel members include J.M. Benjamin, Plainfield author; Larry Brown of the NJ State Gang Investigating Unit; and Yvonne Watts, Coordinator Training-Support Services for the Plainfield Public Schools. Youth and parents will also participate. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue (Parking in city lot #7 across Park Avenue.). The event is FREE and open to all.

  • Today - June 3. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Tomorrow - June 4. 6:30 PM. YMCA's Spring Gala and 133rd Annual Meeting. Join the YMCA family in honoring Plainfield's Track & Field Gold Medalist Milt Campbell, who will receive the 1st annual Jerome Wolff Achievement Award. Proceed will support youth scholarships. Tickets: $60/person (they are going fast). Info: (908) 756-6060. At Burney Manor, 1127 Watchung Avenue.

  • Saturday - June 5. Shakespeare in Bloom. See Philadelphia Inquirer story here, and photos here. The event has been canceled owing to the concert by the County in the park; however, the Shakespeare Garden is open for viewing, with plantings -- especially roses -- at their peak.

  • Saturday - June 5. Noon - 7 PM, rain or shine. Rhythm & Blues By The Brook. Featuring Morris Day and The Time, Biz Markie, Carl Weathersby, DJ Bookeem. Rides, activities and entertainment for the kids. FREE.

  • Saturday - June 5. 6 - 9 PM. Plainfield Symphony Garden Party. The annual summer fundraiser supports the free Family Concert scheduled for February, 2011. Elegant summer buffet, aperitifs, wines and other choices. Performance by the Plainfield Symphony Trio. At the home of Donna Vose and Greg Palermo, 922 Hillside Avenue. Tickets: $50/person. RSVP by email to Brenda Anderson or phone (908) 757-5363. Make checks payable to 'PSO' and mail to: Lesley Rogers, 910 Charlotte Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060. Check out the PSO website here for more information about the 2010-2011 season, its 91st.

  • Tuesday - June 8. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Voting Day. Democratic and Republican primaries for Ward 1 and Wards 2/3 at-large. At you regular polling location.
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