Olddoc: City's 'fantasy' calendar.. Bernice: Preliminary approval on Gavett Place condos, restaurant.. Renata notes TWO Board of Ed meetings next week..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "If it weren't for Renata, would we know about the BOE meeting?"
Muhlenberg SED: "Pregnant woman in labor turned away from ER" -- 'Miscommunication', says Solaris, but acknowledges multiple deliveries at SED since Muhlenberg closure.
Plainwood Square Concert: "Ray, Goodman & Brown to perform Thursday" -- Despite loss of Al Goodman, the show will go on, the group looking to Plainfielders to provide support for this special occasion.
'Unstamped' Cigarettes: "Plainfield man fighting legal battle concerning fine for cigarettes"
'Closed' Meeting: "Summit Council plans closed meeting on 'protecting' public" -- Will there be a challenge?
Emergency Alerts: "Middlesex County offers emergency text messages, emails"
Newark: "Booker's six-figure hire amid layoffs draws harsh criticism"
Perth Amboy: "Schools want to recoup $2.6M stolen by insurance scam"
'Town Days': "Lt. Gov. Guadagno meets with Hillsborough officials to discuss concerns"
'Tree Steward' Program: "Rutgers looks for volunteers to learn, share with 4th graders"
Gov. Christie: "Christie pushes Senate for hearing on NJ Supreme Court nominee"
Corzine/Katz Emails: "Emails don't entertain or enlighten" -- Editorial, Courier.
Gaming 'Summit': "Dems summit on gaming exposes North/South Jersey divide"
Schools Funding: "Federal stimulus would pump $268M into NJ schools" -- But Obama won't get bill to sign until after school year starts.
Veterans' Death Benefits: "VFW demands full disclosure on insurance companies' death benefits funds"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice finds developer gets preliminary site plan approval for Gavett Place condos, restaurant. Olddoc finds City's 'fantasy' calendar called for Council budget hearing Thursday night, and 'walk-on' gunshot detector item. Maria spots the beginnings of watermelons -- will they arrive in time? 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 put in an appearance at Sunday's town hall meeting, but fresh posts have not resumed. Bo on the 22nd reprints a WSJ editorial on education, citing the president butting heads with civil rights groups. Councilor McWilliams outlines her 'FAIR' (Fiscal Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility) package, with box scores. Plainfield Sports News finds Thunder dropping its series finale with Reading Phillies.
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 TWO Board meetings next week, and shares a parable; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, continues Big Brother live feeds into dawn Saturday morning (pix coming?); 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
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Today - August 7. 1 - 5 PM. Kids Fun Festival. Plainfield PBA Local #19 hosts a fun day for kids 12 and under. Rock-climbing wall, dunk tank, free rides, facepainting, popcorn, ice cream, and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. At Library Park, West 8th Street. FREE. Followed by Community BBQ, see below.
- Today - August 7. 4 - 9 PM. Community Appreciation BBQ. A followup to the Kids Fun Festival, a community barbecue hosted by the Plainfield Fire Officers Association. In the 100-block of Church Street. FREE.
- Monday - August 9. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition. Finalizing plans for Wednesday's commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of Muhlenberg's closure. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex.
- 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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