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Monday, July 12, 2010

Olddoc: D'Aversa letter, Muhlenberg SED, Council agendas.. Maria: Asbury Park lost using same statutes as ours against Gallon.. Bernice: Money matters at tonight's Council..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Free Movies:  "Free family movie nights a cool idea"

Ironbound:  "Thousands support Spain in World Cup championship"
Paper Mill Playhouse:  "NJ Ballet's 'Nutcracker' leaving Paper Mill" -- Moving out after 39 years.
Somerset Medical Center:  "Muslim woman sues for religious discrimination"
Union County:  "Taking a look at Union County's $2 billion in debt" -- From CountyWatchers.
Watchung Stables:  "Riding fees raised in face of deficit"
Westfield:  "Westfield Library offers digital download center"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie named to National Governor's Association exec committee"
Tax Cap:  "Assembly expected to vote on tax cap today"
Car Dealer Scam:  "Bill targets dealers who don't pay off loans on trade-ins"
NJ Dems:  "Dem caucus misery: '...backroom dialogue in new ear mostly meaningless'"
Energy:  "NJ coal plants face cleanups and closures" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Medical Marijuana:  "NJ teaching hospitals campaign to be sole dispensers"
Preschool Education:  "Privatize preschool education, administration argues" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Teacher Retirements:  "Teacher retirements more than double amid budget cuts"

Churches:  "Rise in foreign-born priests gets mixed reactions from NJ Catholics"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes money matters on tonight's Council agenda, graffiti mars new business district sign. Olddoc asks why Council agendas can't get online, plus more on Muhlenberg SED and comments on the D'Aversa letter and Jerry. Maria links to a case where sams statutes as those against Gallon were used (Asbury Park). Piv on pay-to-play. Jerry takes a break from a blizzard of posts, is he recovering from Dem caucus blues? Bo on the 22nd reports Assembly speaker will not block the tax cap deal. Councilor McWilliams looks forward to budget season with a call for strong fiscal leadership.

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 into the wee hours of this morning, are garnering comments; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², has two new posts -- on leadership, and Abbott District funding; and Eye on Plainfield Schools, snoozing for a month now, has changed the look of the blug, but with no new post.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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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