A popular South Plainfield sub shop has been linked to over two dozen people getting sick with flu-like symptoms.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Shooting at Best Western
A shooting occured at the Best Western in South Plainfield last night, taking the victim's life.
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The shooting appeared unrelated to another that took place early that morning on Sampton Avenue, which was allegedly self-inflicted.
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The shooting appeared unrelated to another that took place early that morning on Sampton Avenue, which was allegedly self-inflicted.
Sampton Avenue Shooting Reportedly Self-Inflicted
To read about the shooting on Sampton Avenue, click here
The injuries resulted in the woman's death, and according to sources, appear to have been self-inflicted.
The injuries resulted in the woman's death, and according to sources, appear to have been self-inflicted.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Negron Named Interim HS Principal
After Board of Education members tabled a proposal to make H.S. Assistant Principal Ralph Errico the school's interim principal, the panel last night voted to fill the position with embattled Superintendent of Schools Jose Negron.
Board members complained about receiving Errico's name shortly before the meeting, which led them to table voting on the recommendation, which came from Negron. After tabling Errico's move, Board member Debbie Boyle read a statement in which she pointed out the board's authority to assign Negron the interim duties.
Board members Bill Seesselberg and Steven Bohn voted against both measures, while Board President Jim Giannakis abstained.
Negron is in the last year of his contract, and in June the Board voted not to offer him a new contract. Tensions between Negron and the board seemed apparent, especially when Board member Debbie Boyle questioned Negron's refusal to recommend former H.S. Principal Tony Massaro for the interim post.
Massaro recently stated in a local newspaper that he would take the interim position and donate part of his stipend to the South Plainfield Education Foundation. Nevertheless, Negron has refused to offer his name in a recommendation, which is required before the Board can make the appointment. The superintendent also declined to comment any further on the matter, claiming it was a personnel matter.
Board members complained about receiving Errico's name shortly before the meeting, which led them to table voting on the recommendation, which came from Negron. After tabling Errico's move, Board member Debbie Boyle read a statement in which she pointed out the board's authority to assign Negron the interim duties.
Board members Bill Seesselberg and Steven Bohn voted against both measures, while Board President Jim Giannakis abstained.
Negron is in the last year of his contract, and in June the Board voted not to offer him a new contract. Tensions between Negron and the board seemed apparent, especially when Board member Debbie Boyle questioned Negron's refusal to recommend former H.S. Principal Tony Massaro for the interim post.
Massaro recently stated in a local newspaper that he would take the interim position and donate part of his stipend to the South Plainfield Education Foundation. Nevertheless, Negron has refused to offer his name in a recommendation, which is required before the Board can make the appointment. The superintendent also declined to comment any further on the matter, claiming it was a personnel matter.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Parker to Become Acting Chief; Cherry Street to Get Facelift
Captain James Parker will become acting chief effective September 10th. The Borough Council approved Parker's promotion at Monday night's meeting, where it also accepted the retirement of acting Chief Paul Brembt. Brembt was appointed to the position in April after Chief John Ferraro retired.
To read more about Brembt's retirement, click here.
In other business, the Council appropriated $55,000 from money originally earmarked for New Market Avenue for repairs to Cherry Street. Bids for the New Market Avenue reconstruction came in lower than expected, and as a result, money originally bonded for that project can be used to repave Cherry Street and perform other repairs. Council members called the work "much needed," explaining that the road is in horrible condition.
To read more about Brembt's retirement, click here.
In other business, the Council appropriated $55,000 from money originally earmarked for New Market Avenue for repairs to Cherry Street. Bids for the New Market Avenue reconstruction came in lower than expected, and as a result, money originally bonded for that project can be used to repave Cherry Street and perform other repairs. Council members called the work "much needed," explaining that the road is in horrible condition.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Bus Driver Who Left Boy in Bus Loses License
The Board of Education's bus driver who left a young child sleeping on a bus at the end of his run lost his license after state officials learned about the mishap. To read more, click here
Thursday, August 5, 2010
SP Buzzing About Library Plans
South Plainfield is buzzing about the idea to move the library to the Roosevelt Administration Building...with some in favor and others opposed. This before the idea is even a formal proposal.
To read about the idea, click here
To read the Courier News editorial about the library board's cool reception to even talking about the idea, click here.
To read about the idea, click here
To read the Courier News editorial about the library board's cool reception to even talking about the idea, click here.
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