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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Storch sets record straight on Jerry's misinformation.. McWilliams: 6 key matters on Monday.. Mapp on recreation misinformation.. PSN back on track..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Eugene Monroe Football Camp:  "Eugene Monroe Football Camp at Hub Stine" -- Photo gallery.
C-Town Opening: There was a story in Saturday's Courier, print only, about South Avenue's newest shopping experience -- C-Town -- slated for a grand opening at 8 AM tomorrow. Check it out!
Afghanistan Casualty:  "Jesse Reed killed in Afghanistan" -- Stepbrother of Plainfield Police Sgt. James Stillman.
Historic Photo:  "Children's Specialized Hospital, 1973" -- Statue in foreground a 1906 gift of J. Ackerman Coles, donor of Plainfield's Bierstedt paintings (tip o' the hat to Nancy Piwowar, Plainfield history sleuth, who spotted this one).

Fanwood:  "Fanwood rejects bids for caboose restoration"
Rahway:  "Rahway students find ways to save 1.6M gallons use at school"
Shared Services:  "Bernards, school district to share engineering services"
Union County:  "May 2010 Union County Forum" -- From CountyWatchers.

Gov. Christie:  "After first semester, Christie grade: Incomplete" -- Editorial, Gannett state papers.
The Auditor:  "Privatization may be campaign issue; raising cash for Christie; guarding Sen. Codey"
Budgets:  "Analysts say NJ's budget woes far from over"
Charter Schools:  "Legislators consider push for more charter schools"
Police Chiefs Ass'n:  "Cranford police chief to head state association"
Prisons:  "NJ inmate population declines, less crime, re-entry programs credited"
Recycling:  "Are we doing enough?" -- Union County, despite all this is spent, ranks 14th, even below the state average.

Balloon Festival:  "Annual hot air balloon festival gets under way Friday"
NJ Cat Festival:  "Some cats compete, some just look for a little love"
Homeownership:  "NY Fed suggests reducing principal on troubled mortgages to save homeowners"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes nominees for this year's budget advisory committee, plus gorgeous garden pix. Olddoc enjoyed the Harold Lloyd silent movie clip from yesterday, and has some cooling glacier pix -- just the trick for this hot summer weekend. Maria takes a break from her blogging break to post the BOE agenda, with a happy note. Councilor Storch sets the record straight on recent distortions by Assemblyman Jerry Green of his role as a mental health professional.  Councilor Mapp writes to correct the misinformation campaign about his position on Recreation. Councilor McWilliams outlines 6 important matters on Monday's Council agenda.. Plainfield Sports News seems to have gotten server problems fixed, with a bunch of posts showing up, including  LeBron, NJ Wolves and Sky Blue FC.

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;  her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, live feeds at Power of Veto, Big Brother 12 (Jackie , you must need some shuteye!!); 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
  • 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 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.

  • Tuesday - July 20. 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 20. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At the PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.

  • Wednesday - July 21. 7 - 9 PM. Family Movie Night: The Lion King. Presented by the Plainfield Public Schools. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) FREE.

  • Wednesday - July 21. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - July 22. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind  behind building. Public welcome.
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