Wanna bet Jerry Green will be posting later today?.. Maria on explosive BOE lawsuits.. Olddoc on gangs.. Bernice: Aggregator finds 21 Plainfield blogs..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Det. Edwin Maldonado: "Plainfielder elected president of national Hispanic law-enforcement group"
Football Camp: "Eugene Monroe, NFL starter, returns home for youth football camp"
Letter, Courier: "The era of Jerry Green should be over" -- By Liz and Frank D'Aversa, Plainfield Democratic City Committee members.
Fanwood: "Boro reviewing three bids for caboose renovations"
Manville: "Superfund site cleanup more than double original estimate" -- Remember those nice Johns-Manville people?
NJT: "Bus driver on Somerville-NY route suspended after wild ride on Route 22"
Rutgers: "One-year's salary buyout offer failed to motivate eligible profs to retire"
Scotch Plains/Fanwood: "Business official named NJ's administrator of the year"
Weeds: "NJ unleashes tiny weevils to combat 'mile-a-minute weed'" -- Also known as 'Devil's tail tearthumb', see here.
Privatization --
- Report: "Report: Privatize some state duties, save $210M"
- Reaction: "Dems criticize report suggesting privatization"
OpEd: "Hard cap on taxes means hard votes on 'Taxpayer Toolkit'" -- Plainfield-born and raised Pete McDonough, now at Rutgers' Eagleton Institute.
School Choice: "Bill to provide scholarships for low-income students facing stiff opposition"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes a Roselle Park blogger cataloging Union County blogs finds Plainfield has 21 (actually, missing only one). 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.
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, including late last night, are garnering comments; 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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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