Olddoc: A Plainfield potpourri, plus Lindsey Lohan.. Bernice on crime statistics..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Hospital Sale: "AG keeps close eye on sale of Meadowlands hospital" -- 230-bed facility would go for $15M as for-profit entity in complex deal.
Obama's Jersey Roots: "Obama is direct descendant of a Woodbridge founder"
Pathmark Closure: "South Plainfield Pathmark among 5 stores to close in NJ"
Trinitas: "Court dodges 'killer hospital' case" -- Ledger | NJToday |
Basketball Hall of Fame: "NJ coaching legend Bob Hurley inducted into Hall of Fame"
Gangs: "2-month investigation leads to dozens of arrests in East Orange"
Newark: "Moody's may downgrade Newark's bonds"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on Plainfield's crime stats and noting 10 'followers'. Olddoc in a potpourri of Plainfield news, also notes that if things weren't bad enough, Lindsay Lohan has her jail time cut. Maria updates us on BOE, 'chit-chat' thoughts, new (?) job postings, and action on minutes. 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 continues his attack on Cory Storch, declaring he won't waste his time answering Dan or Bernice (then spending 477 words doing so). Councilor McWilliams outlines her 'FAIR' (Fiscal Accountability, Integrity and Responsibility) package, with box scores. Plainfield Sports News reports on two of 3-game Thunder series in Altoona.
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 fans keeping up with Big Brother 12 and the live feeds into dawn on Friday the 13th; 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 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
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