Olddoc: Meat and questions on Council meeting.. Maria: Links to District's tech, professional development plans.. Bernice on Council, OPRA request delay.. PSN setting up fantasy football league..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Council: "Plainfield council mulls expanding recreation committee's powers"
Dairy Queen: "Plainfield DQ raises $16,500 for children's hospital" -- 'NJ's most philanthropic franchise'.
Habitat for Humanity: "Plainfield chapter's Marvin Chasek receives NJ's 2010 Jefferson Award"
Planned Parenthood: "Family planning advocates brace for impact of Christie veto" -- With good overview of ALL services offered by Plainfield agency.
Shootings: "Police investigate pair of Plainfield shootings" -- Courier | Ledger |
Greenway: "Project brings new life to banks of Rahway River in South Orange"
History: "Remembering Keilworth's post-WWII 'Mudville' development" -- Similar to Plainfield's 'Brisbane Estates', tho more modest.
MusicFest: "'Train' to headline UC's MusicFest"
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority: "Auditor's bills top $1M in cogeneration plant investigation"
Technology: "Somerville first in NJ to test new water pipe repair technology"
UCIA Solar Panel Project: "Summit council also questions UC solar proposal"
Waterfront Commission: "'Plagued by Abuse and Corruption' report highlights links to Union County prosecutor's staff" -- From CountyWatchers.
Gov. Christie: "The 'Chris Christie' way" -- Profile in Governing magazine, '...signs he is learning the art of the deal'.
Bond Monies: "NJ issues request for financial plan for $1B in unused bond monies"
Emergency Education Aid: "Christie will apply for $268M in emergency aid" -- Ledger | NJ Spotlight |
Gambling: "Lesniak letter to Trump widens NJ split over gambling"
Hudson Tunnel: "NY-NJ rail tunnel may gets $3B in federal funds"
Xanadu: "Tough slog ahead for creditors taking over project" -- WSJ | Ledger |
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reports Council meeting finds Wynn, rec committee still at odds and her OPRA request for Town Hall costs delayed. Olddoc has two posts on Monday's Council, full of meat and questions. Maria posts links to the District's 3-year tech plan and the current professional development plan. 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 announces it is running a fantasy football league, and notes Trenton Thunder roster changes.
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, finds her faans keeping up with Big Brother 12 and the 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; 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 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - August 12. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At the PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. A regular meeting, date changed because a quorum would not have been present for date originally schedule. Public welcome.
- Saturday - August 14. 11 AM - 6 PM. Community Block Party: Leland & North Avenues. DJ/Music, basketball tournaments, face painting, slides, back-to-school giveaways, food and more. Hosted by Visions of God Family Worship Church and pastors Paul and Sharon Dean. At Leland and North Avenues. Info: (908) 668-0212 x201.
- Sunday - August 15. 3 - 6 PM. 'Hats On' Tribute & Celebration for Dorothy Height. A fundraiser/membership drive by the Plainfield/Scotch Plains section of the National Council of Negro Women in honor of the late Dorothy Height. Wear your best hat! Food, drink, entertainment, door prizes and, of course, a 'Best Hat' contest. Tickets: $25/person, $20/students under 24. Advance sales only, call Diann at (908) 377-0025. At The Stage House Tavern, East Front Street and Park Avenue, Scotch Plains.
- Monday - August 16. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
- Tuesday - August 17. 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 17. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At the PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.
- Thursday - August 19. 6 - 9 PM (Rain date: August 26). Cruisin' Plainfield Car Show. Classic cars, muscle cars and more. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID. At 1239 South Avenue (between KFC and McDonald's). FREE.
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