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Friday, August 27, 2010

Maria snags Executive Session minutes, updates outstanding OPRA requests.. Olddoc: $400M post coming later.. PSN posts Thunder's 2011 schedule..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Library Book Sale:  "Plainfield Library hosts book sale after donation windfall"
Plainfield CC:  "Clubs vie to host PGA competition"
Police Memorial:  "Memorial to honor Plainfield's fallen cops" -- Ledger.

19th Amendment:  "Rutgers gathering marks 90th anniversary of women getting the vote"
Corruption:  "Firm fined for doing free work at ex-Perth Amboy mayor Vas' house" -- Courier | Ledger |
Elizabeth:  "City in $1.2M settlement to cop over whistleblowing on police corruption"
Linden:  "State to city: Pass budget or face fines"
Newark:  "Newark submits layoff plan for nearly 1,000"
Pay-to-Play:  "Garwood prohibits political donations from developers"
South Plainfield:  "Food from Mr. Sub tied to two dozen illnesses"
State Aid:  "'Best Practices' checklist aimed at keeping costs in check" -- NJ Spotlight (with link to letter and guidelines) | Courier |

'Race to Top' Flap:  "US officials refute Christie on application"  -- With video showing NJ with no budget answers.
Editorial, Courier:  "Governor, teachers need to fix destructive relationship"
Legislature:  "Legislature looks to override Christie veto of women's healthcare bill"

Bedbugs:  "Bedbugs turn up at Monmouth Mall movie theater"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes the HPC mulls Cretella proposal to relocate historic house away from PNC property, other matters. Olddoc has a $400 million post coming later this AM. Maria updates her pending OPRA requests and notes the minutes of Executive Sessions are also to be supplied (with necessary redactions) when requested. Councilor Mapp writes in support of Councilor Cory Storch. Jerry is thanked by the Neighborhood Health Center for speaking at a reception. Councilor Storch demands Jerry cease-and-desist in smearing Bridgeway. Councilor McWilliams posts a letter regarding the commemoration of Muhlenberg's closing; and notes that two of her F.A.I.R. ordinances recently passed. Plainfield Sports News reports Thunder avoided a complete sweep by the Fisher Cats, and posts their 2011 schedule.

Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger holds Cory Storch up as an exmplar of public service; 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, is back at the live feeds of Big Brother 12 into the wee hours; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC² points to involving young people in solving the gang problem (and critiques the Mayor's 'simplistic' Town Hall gambit); and Eye on Plainfield Schools.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • CALL FOR ENTRIES (Deadline October 1). 5th ANNUAL LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. 'East Side, West Side, All Around the Town' is the theme for this year's Plainfield Public Library photography contest. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter up to five (5) photographs of contemporary images of Plainfield. Entries will make up an exhibit which will open in October with a reception and awards presentation. All entries become a part of the Library's extensive photographic record of Plainfield life. Entry forms are available at the Library or online at the Library website (here). The contest is jointly sponsored each year by the Library and the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Info: (908) 757-1111 x136.

  • Today /Tomorrow - August 27/28. Preview Friday, 10 AM - Noon; Sale Noon on during regular hours. Annual Library Book Sale. Book sale coordinator Mary Ellen Rogan announces the Plainfield Public Library's largest book sale ever -- with over 6,000 books on all subjects. In these times of severe budget pressures, proceeds of the sale will be more important than ever  in supporting Library programs -- including Children's Services, Adult Literacy and Local History. Admission to the Preview on Friday is $5/person. From Noon on, the sale is open to the public at no charge. In the pool area on the lower level at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.

  • Tomorrow - August 28. 9  AM Shotgun. 4th Annual John Shippen Youth Golf Academy Tournament. Youth aged 17 and under compete at the Scotch Hills Country Club. Required: Proper golf attire, own golf bag, tees and balls; know the rules of the game and able to play nine holes. Entry fee: $50 (includes lunch, giveaways, and door prizes). Sponsored by the John Shippen Memorial Foundation. At Scotch Hills CC, Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains. Info/Reservations: Thurman Simmons (908) 322-5486 or John Perry (908) 230-6247.

  • Tomorrow - August 28. 10 AM. Back To School Jam. The annual free school supply giveaway. This year in memory of Shawn P. Cox. At Mt. Zion AME Church, 630 East Front Street (new church home, formerly Messiah Lutheran Church). Info: Martin Cox, mpcox2@verizon.net or (732) 433-5630. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - August 28. 5 PM on. Benefit Pre-Labor Day Jam. A benefit Jam featuring steel band, DJ and free buffet. Proceeds benefit Haiti Relief and Healing Hands. Admission: $25/person. At The Castle, Park Avenue and West 9th Street. Info: (908) 754-8532 or (908) 313-6568.

  • Sunday - August 29. Noon. Carillon Concert & Peach Festival. Delicious peach desserts and a carillon concert on Grace Church's Pittis carillon. Guest carillonneur Wesley Arai is associate carillonist at the University of California, Berkeley. A native of Los Angeles, he holds BA and MA degrees in mathematics from Berkeley and UCLA. He has also played the carillon at the University of California, Santa Barbara on a regular basis. At Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue (parking in city lot across street). Concert is free; peach desserts for a nominal fee.

  • Tuesday - August 31. 6 PM. Mayor's Anti-Violence Program. Volunteers of the 'Taking Back Our Streets Task Force' 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.

  • Thursday - September 2. 6 PM Sharp. Free Plainwood Square Concert. Ray, Goodman & Brown will be joined by CHANGE in this makeup event for the August concert that was rained out in mid-performance. 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.

  • (DATE CHANGE) Thursday - September 2. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Meeting. (Rescheduled from August 30). At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex.

  • Saturday - September 11. 7 - 11 PM. Retirement Dinner for Capt. Siddeeq El-Amin. Friends and colleagues of recently retired Plainfield Police Division Capt. Siddeeq El-Amin will gather to celebrate his retirement and honor him for his many contributions to the community, including his work with the Neighborhood Health Center board and NOBLE, the organization for Black law enforcement officers. At the Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater. Tickets: $100/person. Checks payable to 'Friends of Sideeq El-Amin', c/o 315 Sumner Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062-1734.
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