At Tuesday night's Borough Council meeting, Councilman Rob Bengivenga announced that UNICO-Plainfields Chapter will hold a ceremony Saturday honoring the victims of September 11th tragedy
The ceremony will take place at the Fire Department Memorial (next to the South Plainfield Senior Center and across the street from the Fire Department).
The ceremony will be begin at 9:00 am this Saturday (9/11) and is open to the public.
Local and regional dignitaries, as well as representatives of the police and fire departments, have been invited.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Labor Day Parade Pics
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In the meantime, enjoy these at the Courier News and Home News Tribune site. Click here
In the meantime, enjoy these at the Courier News and Home News Tribune site. Click here
BOE Hires Interim Principal for HS
The Board of Education on Friday night hired a retired superintendent from Morris County as an interim principal for the high school.
At a rare Friday-night meeting the Board hired Dr. Gary Bowen, a retired school superintendent from Montville, to take over at the high school until a permanent replacement is found for retired principal Dr. Ken May, who left at the end of June.
The Board also announced that it will station Superintendent of School Jose Negron in the high school temporarily to assist Dr. Bowen in the transition.
With only days before schools returning to session, the Board also hired a new assistant principal for the Middle School. Tamekia Grier, a vice principal in the Paterson School District will take the reins from Kevin Hajduk, who became Middle School principal in June upon the retirement of Steven Novak.
At a rare Friday-night meeting the Board hired Dr. Gary Bowen, a retired school superintendent from Montville, to take over at the high school until a permanent replacement is found for retired principal Dr. Ken May, who left at the end of June.
The Board also announced that it will station Superintendent of School Jose Negron in the high school temporarily to assist Dr. Bowen in the transition.
With only days before schools returning to session, the Board also hired a new assistant principal for the Middle School. Tamekia Grier, a vice principal in the Paterson School District will take the reins from Kevin Hajduk, who became Middle School principal in June upon the retirement of Steven Novak.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
BOE to Hold Friday Meeting
In an unusual move, the Board of Education will meet this Friday, September 3rd, to discuss personnel issues. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.
According to several former longtime BOE members, they don't recall the Board ever meeting on a Friday before.
While no agenda has been announced, speculation is that the Board could announce a new High School interim principal to replace Superintendent of Schools Jose Negron, who was appointed to that position on August 18th. Negron has been serving in both capacities since then, with the Board facing severe criticism for the move.
An 07080 poll found that 69% of those responding thought appointing Negron to the position was a mistake. Only 22% thought it was a "good move," and seven percent were unsure.
According to several former longtime BOE members, they don't recall the Board ever meeting on a Friday before.
While no agenda has been announced, speculation is that the Board could announce a new High School interim principal to replace Superintendent of Schools Jose Negron, who was appointed to that position on August 18th. Negron has been serving in both capacities since then, with the Board facing severe criticism for the move.
An 07080 poll found that 69% of those responding thought appointing Negron to the position was a mistake. Only 22% thought it was a "good move," and seven percent were unsure.
A Tradition Continues: Police & Fire Departments Battle on the Softball Field
The annual softball game between the police department and the fire department marks the start of Labor Day Weekend on Friday. To read more about the game, click here.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Sub Shop Linked to Illnesses
A popular South Plainfield sub shop has been linked to over two dozen people getting sick with flu-like symptoms.
To read more, click here.
To read more, click here.
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.
To read more, click here.
The shooting appeared unrelated to another that took place early that morning on Sampton Avenue, which was allegedly self-inflicted.
To read more, click here.
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
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