Storch preparing response to Green's attack.. Olddoc delivered remarks at the Muhlenberg commemoration.. Maria: HR up tonight; whatever happened to Adult School?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Arrests: "Multi-agency sweep of Plainfield nets 40 arrests" -- Courier | Ledger | -- FBI, State Police, prosecutor and more.
Muhlenberg: "Plainfield vigil marks 2nd anniversary of hospital's closing"
Foreclosures: "Obama to send $112M to NJ for mortgage assistance"
Budget Introduction: "Irvington council introduces $96M budget very early" -- Putting pressure on Plainfield?
Crime Prevention: "NJ police department using Facebook for crime prevention"
Franklin: "Cops, township at odds over staffing, spending cuts"
Newark: "Sanitation workers demand Booker reconsider privatizing jobs"
Association of Counties: "Audit finds lack of oversight in lobbying association"
Atlantic City: "Gov. Christie's A.C. cleanup plan" -- From Businessweek.
Board of Public Utilities: "BPU struggles to do more with even less" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Johnson & Johnson: "J&J discloses mores subpoenas over consumer recalls"
Preschools: "Preschool extras another casualty of Christie budget" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Sunshine Law: "County monitor will ensure Sunshine Law compliance" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Charlie Chan: "Charlie Chan: A stereotype and a hero" -- Truth is stranger than fiction, indeed.
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 delivered remarks at last night's Muhlenberg closure commemoration, notes who was there and who wasn't. Maria find HR resolutions will be taken up tonight, and asks about the Adult School. 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 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 today (get a load of those pix); 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 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.
- Today - 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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