Maria, Olddoc and Renata on questions about District process.. Bernice: Two events today.. Dr. E=MC²: 'Blueprint for success' for schools?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Board of Ed retreat today: Open to public!" -- Including link to agenda.
Obama Visit: "Obama to visit Wednesday" -- 'Edison' or vicinity.
Edison: "Firefighters blast mayor for staffing shortage" -- Who just supported her in her election bid.
Emergency Notifications: "Piscataway joins area towns in using Nixle to alert public instantly"
Linden: "Kologi resigns as city attorney after 22 years" -- Plainfield's bond counsel, John Hudak, expected to replace him. The UC Dem jigsaw puzzle continues.
Mirabella Videotape: "Judge orders release of tape showing ex-cop breaking law"
Pru Center: "Newark's Pru Center proving one of nation's best arenas"
South Plainfield: "OSHA fines Sodexo after whistleblower complaint" -- Courier | SEIU | -- Plainfield schools outsources food service to Sodexo.
Summit Murder --
- Arrest: "Third teen arrested in Summit fatal beating"
- Community Response: "Community supports bereaved family with prayers, donations"
Corruption Sting: "Status update on 44, one year later" -- | PolNJ | Ledger |
Medical Marijuana: "Rutgers 'just says no' to marijuana growing" -- Fears loss of federal funds.
Solar Energy: "Rutgers Chinese solar panels show clean-energy shift"
Quick Chek Balloon Festival: "Balloon Festival this weekend" -- Photo gallery here.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernicenotes two events today: Grace Church health fair and yard sale and New Covenant Christian Academy's annual scholarship fundraiser. Olddoc on schools' nonsense and the promise of an interesting tale of birds. Maria notes questions on PASA contract, and Renata's post/unpost of two items. Hmmm. 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 QCBL opens tournament with a tie.
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, re-read her 'sky is falling' post -- what do you make of it?; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, carries the live feeds into Saturday AM; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², asks whether there is a 'blueprint for success' for the Altnernative HS and the district?; 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.
- (NEW LISTING) Today - July 24. 10 AM - 5 PM (Rain or shine). Plainfield Area Humane Society Fair. Dozens of vendors will offer stuff for your pets and you: Pet- and animal-related items, crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Happy Hearts Reptile Show will be there, plus music by DJ Corey Minto all day. Moonbounce, mobile carnival, face painting and more for the kids. Food, door prizes and more. Admission $2/person (kids 10 and under free with a can of dog or cat food). At South Plainfield PAL, 1250 Maple Avenue (at South Plainfield Pool).
- 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.
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