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Friday, July 9, 2010

Maria posts links to explosive lawsuits.. Renata takes on a critic.. Olddoc's gang suggestions.. Bernice: Check out the farm stand..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
City Council:  "Plainfield council unhappy with PMUA's reforms"

Commercial Parking:  "Springfield to allow work vehicles in residential areas" -- Residents can park in their driveways.
Cranford Crossing:  "Council revises redevelopment projects" -- Minimum lease footage at troubled project reduced.
Merck:  "Merck to close 8 plants, cut workforce by 15%" -- Economic Times | Ledger |
Mirabella Case:  "Mirabella pleads guilty to lesser charge, spared criminal record" -- Freeholder's brother gets a deal, from CountyWatchers.
Shared Services:  "South Orange court moving to Maplewood"
State Theatre:  "State Theatre names interim exec"

Tax Cap:  "Senators approve 2% tax cap; bill goes to Assembly" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Clean Energy:  "NJ residents still steer clear of clean energy" -- Costs.
Libraries:  "NJ get stimulus grant for library assistance for job seekers"
Privatization:  "Christie recommends massive privatization of NJ services"
State Pensions:  "Report: Underfunded by $175B, plan will go broke in 3 to 9 years"
Xanadu:  "Meadowlands developers may get $180M tax diversion to restart project"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice urges readers to check out the farm stand near City Hall on Mondays, Thursdays. Olddoc enlarges on Gibson letter's suggestion about gangs. Maria puts up documents surrounding personnel issues lawsuits, including charge that Gallon refused to implement the QSAC corrective action plan. Piv on the Transitional Aid program. Jerry takes a break from a blizzard of posts. Bo on the 22nd reports Assembly speaker will not block tax cap deal. Councilor McWilliams looks forward to budget season with a call for strong fiscal leadership. Plainfield Sports News finds Sky Blue battling to a draw.

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, gets off a riff inspired by a critic, including 'this crowd is fickle, rough and will flip like a pancake';  her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, her Big Brother 12 live feeds carried her towards the dawn...; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², finds the state of the district 'surreal' and notes the crucial role of teamwork; and Eye on Plainfield Schools, snoozing for a month now.

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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.

  • Tomorrow - July 10. 11:30 AM Departure (return at 9:30 PM). PHS Class of 1970 Atlantic City Trip. To the Hilton Casino and outlet shopping. Leaving from Stelle Avenue parking lot of Plainfield High School. Tickets: $35; $20 return. Info: Viola Gillette-Eaddy (732) 208-7167.

  • Tomorrow - July 10. Noon - 5 PM. Benefit Card Party. A card party to benefit the Neighborhood Health Services Center. Games include: Bid Whist, Bridge, Pinochle, Spades, Poker, and more [no gambling]. Food, music, door prizes. Tickets: $25/person, Children 10 and under free. Info: Paulette Hussey, (908) 454-4600 x4002 or email here. At Neighborhood Health Center, Myrtle and Rock Avenues.

  • Monday - July 12. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Youth Partnership of Union County. Informing the community about mental health with games, skits, short films and conversation, with a special performance by the Mental Health Players. Light refreshments will be served. Info: Gloria Parker (908) 789-7625. At the Plainfield Area YMCA, 518 Watchung Avenue (corner of East 6th Street; parking in the rear). FREE.

  • Monday - July 12. 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 - July 13. 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 13. 8 PM. Board of Ed Work/Study Meeting. At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue. Public welcome. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/.

  • Wednesday - July 14. 7 - 9 PM. Family Movie Night: The Princess and The Frog. Presented by the Plainfield Public Schools. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) FREE.

  • Thursday - July 15. 6 - 9 PM (Rain date: July 22). Cruisin' Plainfield Car Show. Classic cars, muscle cars and more. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID. At 1239 South Avenue (between KFC and McDonald's). FREE.

  • Thursday - July 15. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Saturday - July 17. 9 AM - 4:30 PM. Women's Conference at Rose of Sharon. One-day women's conference, with inspirational messages and study. Lunch provided. Registration: $40/person. Info: (908) 561-1158 or (908) 561-9070. At Rose of Sharon Community Church, 825 West 7th Street.

  • Monday - July 19. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
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