Did Renata libel Olddoc?.. Maria: OPRA expert learns from researching District legal fees.. BOE retreat will be reported on district site..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield Area Humane Society: "Fundraiser" -- Photo gallery.
City Council Benefits: "Clifton councilwoman calls for end to council's benefits"
Edison: "Edison on brink of reaching 100,000 residents"
Fanwood: "Caboose restoration must wait"
Newark: "Council increassingly defiant against Booker's water authority proposal"
Summit Murder: "Community mourns man fatally beaten by teens" | "Respects paid to family"
Watchdog Groups: "Municipal watchdog groups formed by fed-up taxpayers"
Atlantic City --
- Atlantic City: "Christie's proposed takeover may be last chance for AC"
- Editorial, Courier: "State must act to revive casinos and tracks"
Tom Moran: "Reform Jersey Now: Secret donors, bid checks and a broken promise"
Corruption Sting: "Top ex-NJ officials cleared in ethics probe after comments about FBI bust"
Inmate Lawsuits: "NJ inmates submit 1 in 7 federal lawsuits each year, despite low chances"
Pensions: "Can NJ keep its pension promises? No way, many officials concede."
Redistricting: "Who will end up losers and winners?" | "Gerrymandering? Maps suggest yes."
School Super Salaries: "Christie wants salary cap now, no contract extensions"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes Council's special Wednesday meeting(s), wonders about National Night Out. Olddoc: Did Renata libel Olddoc? More on Olddoc's bird stories. Maria posts John Paff's item and link to report on Plainfield District's legal fees. Piv on pay-to-play in Plainfield. Jerry is offline three weeks now, everything OK? Councilor McWilliams outlines her 'FAIR' (Fiscal Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility) package, with box scores. Plainfield Sports News finds Sky Blue FC in a road loss.
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, notes full report of BOE retreat will appear on District website; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, takes a momentary break to post some of her stunning Plainfield pix; 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
- 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.
- Monday July 26. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Monday - July 26. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition. Planning commemoration of the anniversary of Muhlenberg's closing (set for Aug. 11) and discussing next steps in light of Supreme Court's refusal to hear appeal of closure. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex.
- Tuesday - July 27. 6 PM (Executive Session). Special Board of Ed Meeting. Action may be taken (allowable reason for executive session not specified). At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue.
- Tuesday - July 27. 6 PM. Mayor's Anti-Violence Program. Volunteers gather at City Hall to be bused to various neighborhoods to knock on doors, hand out fliers and speak with residents about their concerns. Info: (908) 753-3310 or see here.
- Tuesday - July 27. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited
. - Wednesday - June 28. 6 PM (Executive Session). Special Board of Ed Meeting. Action may be taken (allowable reason for executive session not specified). At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue.
- Wednesday - June 28. 8 PM (Executive session at 6:30 PM). City Council Special Meeting. Two items: Advice and consent on appointment of a Certified Municipal Finance Officer and a Director of Administration and Finance. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.)
- Wednesday - July 28. 7 - 9 PM. Family Movie Night: Finding Nemo. Presented by the Plainfield Public Schools. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) FREE.
- Wednesday - July 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - July 29. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Friday - July 30. 5:30 PM sharp (return at Midnight). PHS Class of 1970 Cornucopia - Dinner Cruise. Tickets: $89/person. Cash bar. Free transportation departs from the Hyatt Regency-New Brunswick, 5:30 PM sharp. Info/Reservations: Mike Lipscomb (908) 322-6969 or Carolyn Jenkins (732) 940-5630.
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