Jerry continues his attacks on Storch, citing Bernice & Dan.. Maria: BOE 'chit-chat', jobs and minutes.. Bernice on 'blogging for ill'..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield Housing Market: "Decline hitting NJ real estate market" -- Video featuring Plainfield, CBS last night (the cute dogs at the beginning are Churchill and Zuni).
School Gyms: "Group wants schools open in evening as safe haven for teens" -- When Washington School was built, the community was told it the gym would be open in the evening for residents; what ever happened that it's now an issue?
CeCe Winans: "Gospel star to perform Sunday at First Baptist, Lincoln Gardens"
Charter Schools: "E. Brunswick district sues to keep charter school from opening"
Gang Prevention: "Union County adopts innovative 'Christopher's Program' to prevent gang violence"
Mortgage Scam: "Elizabeth mortgage broker charged in loan scheme" -- Courier | Ledger |
Out-of-District Students: "Union Twp. will prosecute parents of out-of-district students"
Special Ed Schools: "Private special ed school heads paid well above proposed caps"
Municipal Mergers: "Proposed Cherry Hill merger may spark move to reduce municipalities"
Police Union Concessions: "NJ police unions make concessions to save jobs in cash-strapped towns"
Teacher Contracts: "Raises for new NJ teacher contracts lowest in 30 years"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on Jerry's penchant for 'political kneecapping', garden slide show and noting 10 'followers'. Olddoc reflecting on Plainfield's healthcare woes, posts an NYT article on China's hospitals and how we could have it worse. Maria updates us on BOE, 'chit-chat' thoughts, new (?) job postings, and action on minutes. Piv asks if the Gang Forum was hoopla or serious business. Councilor Mapp wonders why Administration 'disses' Council when need for collaboration is so clear. Jerry continues his attack on Cory Storch, declaring he won't waste his time answering Dan or Bernice (then spending 477 words doing so). Councilor McWilliams outlines her 'FAIR' (Fiscal Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility) package, with box scores. Plainfield Sports News reports on two of 3-game Thunder series in Altoona.
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, notes open gym Thursdays in August at Washington, Emerson schools; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, finds her fans keeping up with Big Brother 12 and the live feeds into dawn on Friday the 13th; 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
- Tomorrow - August 14. 11 AM - 6 PM. Community Block Party: Leland & North Avenues. DJ/Music, basketball tournaments, face painting, slides, back-to-school giveaways, food and more. Hosted by Visions of God Family Worship Church and pastors Paul and Sharon Dean. At Leland and North Avenues. Info: (908) 668-0212 x201.
- Sunday - August 15. 3 - 6 PM. 'Hats On' Tribute & Celebration for Dorothy Height. A fundraiser/membership drive by the Plainfield/Scotch Plains section of the National Council of Negro Women in honor of the late Dorothy Height. Wear your best hat! Food, drink, entertainment, door prizes and, of course, a 'Best Hat' contest. Tickets: $25/person, $20/students under 24. Advance sales only, call Diann at (908) 377-0025. At The Stage House Tavern, East Front Street and Park Avenue, Scotch Plains.
- Monday - August 16. 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 - August 17. 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 17. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At the PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.
- Thursday - August 19. 6 - 9 PM (Rain date: August 26). 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.
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