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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Olddoc on traffic calming tools and more.. Maria: Taping BOE meetings, job openings.. Bernice: New animal control guidelines posted..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Joe Black:  "Plainfield seeks to honor a legend" -- Ledger | Courier | -- City, schools work to honor baseball star.
Letter, Courier:  "President Obama deserves your respect" -- By resident Kay F. Hester.
Poll:  "Plainfield leads in PolitickerNJ poll on town that best typifies NJ 'edge, attitude and swagger'" -- Poll is at bottom of right-hand column; you must vote to see the results.
PSE&G:  "PSE&G looks to cut residential gas bills by 7%"
Route 78:  "Express lanes in Union to be closed for 3 months" -- Both directions, beginning Saturday.

Budget Ideas --
Ex-Assemblyman Cohen Case:  "Cohen's sentencing on child porn charges postponed"
Liquor License Suspension:  "Judge upholds Bound Brook council's suspension of bar's license for 130 days"
Newark --
Mirabella Matter:  "Complaint filed with Hunterdon prosecutor over pre-empted ordinance deal" -- Ex-Garwood cop, brother of Union County Freeholder, had shoplifting offense reduced to 'loitering'. -- From CountyWatchers.
Snapple Bowl XVII:  "Fundraiser pits finest teams in Union, Somerset counties"
Solar Energy:  "Branchburg gets $1M federal funds for $2M municipal buildings project"
 
Tax Cap:  "State health insurance increase to bust tax cap" -- Ledger | Gannett | NJSpotlight |
NJBudgets:  "Federal Reserve Report: NJ faces difficult budget cuts ahead" -- Report here (PDF).
Legislature:  "Weinberg, Stender urge Christie to restore women's health funds" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Pay-to-Play:  "NJ Dems seeks to bar Reform Jersey Now from skirting rules" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
NJTransit:  "NJT OKs 100 new multilevel cars" -- Many Raritan Valley Line runs have them.
Supremes:  "NJ's top court strengthens rules for warrantless searches"

Bastille Day:  "Frenchtown celebrates Bastille Day this weekend, featuring guillotine demonstrations" -- Hmmmm.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes new animal control guidelines have been posted. Olddoc from rumble strips (and their noise) and other traffic-calming devices to tax consequences of selling your home, Olddoc is on guard. Maria is busy, with links to job postings, taping of BOE meetings,  and a Gallon's-eye view of his Plainfield experience. Jerry takes a break from a blizzard of posts; is he recovering from Dem caucus blues? 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, has a light touch today (but you may need to be over 40 to appreciate it);  her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, her fans follow her on Big Brother 12 live feeds into today's wee hours; 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.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • [JOB OPENING CLOSES TODAY] 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..

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • [NEW LISTING] Saturday - July 17. 5 - 7 PM. Opening Reception: Selected Works from duCret. Selected works of duCret School of Art students and faculty. Show will run to August 14th. At Swain Galleries, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Info: (908) 756-1707 or visit their website at www.swaingalleries.com/.

  • 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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