PSN: Wolves host Lions today.. Maria: Opinionated piece, with warning.. Bernice on the cusp of 7.. Renata: 'Fixed' Evergreen sign still generates derision..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Community Meeting: "Panel discussion on gangs with Rev. Al Sharpton scheduled for Sunday"
Masjidullah: "Plainfield Islamic center reopens following renovations" -- Photo gallery here.
YMCA: "Plainfield YMCA seeks volunteers for PGA tour event"
D&R Canal: "No more barges but plenty of beauty" -- State's 70-mile long park.
Dunellen: "Latest round of vehicle burglaries draws new warning from cops"
Furloughs: "Roselle sets days to furlough municipal workers"
Garwood: "Senior housing complex at former St. Anne's school gets green light"
Mayoral Recall: "JC mayor responds to recall committee, highlights accomplishments"
Lautenberg: "Senator introduces mental health counseling bill for GIs" -- Suicide rate among military now higher than ingeneral population.
Legislation: "Christie, critics spar over 'tool kit'" -- From WSJ.
Medical Marijuana: "Christie to Rutgers: 'You're disjointed'"
Pension Funds: "State in jeopardy of not making pension payment, Christie says"
Rutgers: "Report: Public, private workers' compensation roughly equal"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on the eve of 7 years retired, still going strong even if her press pass is a plaything now. Olddoc finds the City's website less than edifying (not to mention accurate), and discovers younger folks know nothing about Paul Muni's Oscar-nominated performance. Maria has a piece on District facilities' planning, with strong opinions and a warning. Piv on the Administration's unfilled financial slots: No Way To Run A City. Jerry posts an apparent Christie administration release on new HIV/AIDS drug benefit program. Bo on the 22nd posts the RNC statement on Obama's NJ visit. Councilor McWilliams outlines her 'FAIR' (Fiscal Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility) package, with box scores. Plainfield Sports News finds the Wolves hosting the Lions in Plainfield today.
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, finds Evergreen School's sign generates lots of mirth and derision -- even after 'fixing'; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, continues with Big Brother 12...to nominations; 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
- Today/Tomorrow - July 31, August 1. 10 AM - 4 PM. Estate Sale, 911 Woodland Avenue. Baby grand piano, grandfather clock, furniture, china, silver, crystal, tools, refrigerator, TVs, lamps, patio furniture, more. At 911 Woodland, just off Watchung Avenue. No early birds.
- Sunday - August 1. 6 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM). Town Hall Meeting on Gangs: A Call To Action. Panel discussion on gangs, guns, education, employment and other issues. Rev. Al Sharpton is invited; event will be broadcast on WBLS and WLIB. Featuring city officials and members of the 'Taking Back Our Streets Task Force'. See Courier story here. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) Info: Mayor's Office, (908) 753-3310.
- Tuesday - August 3. 6 PM. National Night Out Program. Per item on City website's calendar. No flyer posted.
- Tuesday - August 3. 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 - August 3. 6:30 PM. Board of Ed Policy Meeting. At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.
- Wednesday - August 4. 6:30 PM. Board of Ed: Informational Meeting on Barack Obama Academy. At PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. Parking in PHS lots or on the street.
- Wednesday - August 4. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Wednesday - August 4. 7 - 9 PM. Family Movie Night: Beauty and The Beast. Presented by the Plainfield Public Schools. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) FREE.
- Thursday - August 5. All Day. Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day. Buy a Blizzard today only and a donation will be made to the Children's Specialized Hospital. Take the kids, tell the neighbors! It's for a good cause. Plainfield Dairy Queen is at 1367 South Avenue.
- Thursday - August 5. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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