Mapp: Town Hall was Mayor's missed opportunity.. Maria: Who is District's OPRA contact?.. Bernice: New City video contract really saving money?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
100th Birthday: "Plainfield's Booker Stevens still going strong" -- Photo gallery here.
Gangs: "Pallone, Menendez introduce bills to deter street gang activity"
Green Card Scam: "Former Plainfield Salvation Army pastor seeks new attorney in scam"
The Y: "YMCA's national brand makeover has deep Plainfield connection"
Anti-Violence: "At 1 year, Newark group forces change to dealing with gangs"
Newark: "Payne will vote no on Booker's water authority" -- Do-or-die moment comes tomorrow.
Perth Amboy: "Longtime mentor may testify against Vas in federal corruption trial"
Rahway: "City seeks open space money to convert auto business to park" -- And Ledger here.
Recall Drive: "J.C. group gets nod to take on 3 Council members" -- Plus the Mayor (see here).
South Plainfield: "Library proposal draws cool reception"
Union County Freeholders: "Ousted freeholder running upwards of $2000 in travel expenses" -- From CountyWatchers.
Chase Bank: "Attorneys scramble to pull client trusts out of Chase" -- Fallout from Chase terminating government accounts?
Corzine/Katz Emails: "Hyped e-mails reveal absolutely nothing"
Legislature: "Dems launch campaign to override Christie veto of family planning funds"
Power Grid: "Permit delays could put regional power grid at risk" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Schools: "Changing the rules on educators' evaluation, pay" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Transportation Trust Fund: "Deadline ticking for nearly bankrupt trust fund"
Obituary: "Mitch Miller, maestro of the singalong, and so much more" -- If you don't know, you're too young.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice takes a look at new videography arrangements and wonders if there is a savings. Olddoc weighs in on really tackling the gang problem, and seeks input on Sharpton's remarks. Maria finds an issue about who is District's custodian of records; Logan-Leach announces at town hall that District is hiring; starts a file of her OPRA requests. Councilor Mapp posts his thoughts from the Town Hall meeting, finding a missed opportunity. Jerry put in an appearance at Sunday's town hall meeting, maybe fresh posts will resume? Councilor McWilliams outlines her 'FAIR' (Fiscal Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility) package, with box scores. Plainfield Sports News notes scholarship awards given at opening of Gee Gee Brown Basketball Tournament, and finds Lions winning round 2.
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, with episode 6 in the Dleifnialp Mirroring Academy (get it?); her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has live feeds into dawn today; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², argues the District is moving expeditiously to evaluate and decide on the Obama Academy; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
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| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - August 3. 6 PM. National Night Out Program. Per item on City website's calendar. Unity Walk departs City Hall at 6, returns at 7. Guests speakers, special presentations, free food, drinks and entertainment. Information tables. Music by Next Step Band. Movie at 9 PM. All at City Hall.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - August 4. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Saturday - August 7. 9 AM - 2 PM. Household Special Waste Collection. Items accepted include: Batteries, tires (limit 8/household), propane tanks, paints & varnishes, aerosol cans, and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/hhwd.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Union County Vo-Tech School, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- Monday - August 9. 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 - 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.
- Tuesday - 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.
- Tuesday - 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.
- Wednesday - 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.
- Wednesday - 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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