Maria: Who says the BOE's main business is making policy?.. Piv: Gang Forum hoopla or serious business?.. Bernice: Landscape removal at Police HQ startles..Olddoc laments loss of Freshwaters..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Freshwaters: "Landmark Plainfield restaurant up for sale"
Money-Wiring Theft: "Plainfield business owner stole $40,000 in scheme" -- Courier | Ledger |
National Night Out: "Plainfield comes together for National Night Out" -- Photo gallery here.
School Funding: "Unlikely ally supports Abbotts defender in court challenge" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Homestead Bar & Liquors: "Piscataway council suspends Rock Avenue tavern's license"
Newark: "Council may again defer vote on Booker's water authority proposal"
North Plainfield: "Ray's Sport Shop building sold" -- Will be demolished to expand Nissan dealership.
Reassessment: "Orange wants to reassess properties to lower taxes"
UCIA Solar Panel Project: "Towns consider solar initiative, tho some have questions"
Woodbridge: "Woodbridge, Wegmans haggle over liquor license" -- Would allow 'store-within-a-store'.
Christie Veto of Family Planning Funding --
- "GOP lawmakers who supported bill refuse to override Christie veto"
- "Sen. Weinberg, Asw Linda Stender jab Christie in mock diary" -- 'Diary' slideshow here.
Solar Energy: "PSE&G converts former factory to 1.3 megawatt solar farm" -- From NJ Spotlight.
American Idol Auditions: "Auditions at Izod Center cause traffic jams" -- 17,000 show up.
Princeton Review's Top Colleges: "College rankings include NJ schools" -- Top party school? Not in NJ.
Spivey on Beer: "Long Trail Double IPA"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice is startled by landscaping removal as police memorial gets under way, notes Library website's relaunch. Olddoc laments Freshwaters' being for sale. Maria: who says the Board's main business is making policy? The Board, that's who! Piv asks if the Gang Forum was hoopla or serious business.. 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 finds Thunder split doubleheader, Red Stars holds off Sky Blue FC.
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.
| 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 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.
- Today - August 4. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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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