Violence resumes with multiple shootings.. Jerry's back, attacking Cory Storch.. Maria on BOE minutes mystery: Why so delayed?.. Bernice, Olddoc: Council ran past midnight, check back..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Questionable spending by Administration uncovered by Council"
- "Violence resumes with multiple shootings, carjacking"
- "Recreation Committee frustrated by Administration's lack of cooperation"
- Ledger: "Plainfield residents continue fight to revive Muhlenberg"
- Courier: "Plainfield vigil set to mark 2nd anniversary of hospital's closure"
Sodexo: "Lawmakers call for review of Sodexo's dealings in NJ" -- Firm provides food service to Plainfield public schools.
Shooting: "Plainfield reports shooting late Monday night"
Break-in: "North Plainfield man charged with breaking into elementary school" -- Led police on 2-hour foot chase!
Elizabeth: "Judge hears testimony to determine if election had invalid results"
Exhibit: "Newark Public Library to host Census' 'America by the Numbers' exhibit"
Property Taxes: "NJ towns reassess property values after housing market drop"
Union County: "$111,420 worth of public propaganda" -- From CountyWatchers, an email exchange.
Assembly Speaker: "Speaker Sheila Oliver recognized by Black Caucus Foundation"
Corruption: "Former NJ union chief admits taking $10K in kickbacks"
Gambling: "Sen. Lesniak proposed two plans to save casinos, horse racing"
Education Aid: "Christie administration may not apply for $260M emergency education aid"
Energy: "Cleaning up or shutting down older power plants shouldn't affect the grid" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Schools: "High-achieving schools' leader meet today to divine secrets of their success" -- From NJ Spotlight.
State Pensions: "States test whether pension benefits given can be taken away"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes Council ran past midnight and her post will be delayed; plus a link to a real Queen City video! Olddoc notes why he will be late posting today -- ran past the witching hour. Maria on BOE minutes mystery: Why are they so late in being released? 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 is back, with an attack on Cory Storch. Councilor McWilliams outlines her 'FAIR' (Fiscal Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility) package, with box scores. Plainfield Sports News finds Vikings holding off Mariners and posts links to 'catch-up' coverage of Sky Blue and Thunder.
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, posts some great pix for the week, including an encounter (and poem) with a Jesus Lady and is now back on the case with Big Brother 12 and live feeds; 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 - August 10. 11 AM - 4 PM. Neighborhood Health Center Pediatrics Health Fair. Health and nutrition information. Low-cost immunizations. Educational demonstrations. Refreshments, games, Moonwalk, face painting, door prizes. Info: Paulette Hussey (908) 454-4600 x4002 or Robin Simmons, RN (908) 753-4601 x1902. At Neighborhood Health Center, 1700 Myrtle Avenue (at Rock Avenue). FREE.
- Today - August 10. 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.
- Today - August 10. 8 PM. Board of Ed Work/Study Meeting. At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.
- Tomorrow - August 11. 6:30 PM. Commemoration of Muhlenberg's Closing. Second annual commemoration of the closing of Muhlenberg Hospital. Sponsored by the POP/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition. At the parking lot, corner of Randolph Road and Park Avenue.
- Tomorrow - August 11. 7 - 9 PM. Family Movie Night: A Bug's Life. Presented by the Plainfield Public Schools. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) FREE.
- Thursday - August 12. 6 PM (rain date: September 29). Plainwood Square Summer Concert. Featuring Ray, Goodman & Brown (formerly The Moments), this world-class group has a true 'Love on a Two-Way Street' relationship with Plainfield audiences; and the exciting soul, disco and R&B sounds of Change. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission, and local businesses: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Investor's Savings Bank, KFC, McDonald's, PNC Bank and Wendy's. At Plainwood Square Park. FREE.
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